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    Pennsylvania State Parks

    Raymond B. Winter State Park

    Adventure awaits at Raymond B. Winter State Park in central Pennsylvania.

     

    17215 Buffalo Road
    Mifflinburg, PA 17844-9656
    570-966-1455
    rbwintersp@pa.gov

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    A lake surrounded by forest with golden fall colors and pine trees

    Overview

    Raymond B. Winter State Park covers 695 acres of the Ridge and Valley Province in central Pennsylvania.

    Located within Bald Eagle State Forest, the park lies in a shallow basin surrounded by rocky ridges covered with an oak and pi​ne forest.

    The focal point of the park is Halfway Lake, which is filled by spring-fed mountain streams and contained by a hand-laid, native sandstone dam.

    Open year round, the park provides diverse opportunities for recreation.

    Park History

    Plan Your Visit

    17215 Buffalo Road
    Mifflinburg, PA 17844-9656
    570-966-1455
    rbwintersp@pa.gov

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    Make online reservations for day use and overnight facilities or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

    The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

    The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

    The park is in Union County on Pennsylvania Route 192, 18 miles west of Lewisburg.

    GPS Decimal Degrees: Latitude 40.99088; Longitude -77.1937

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    Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals. 

    Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

    Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

    Nearest Hospital

    Evangelical Community Hospital
    1 Hospital Drive
    Lewisburg, PA 17837
    570-522-2000

    ♿ This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. Screen reader users will hear this symbol as "wheelchair."

    Accessible recreation options are listed on the accessibility page.

    ​If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

    Cell service is unpredictable in and around many Pennsylvania State Parks. Please download the park map before your visit. 

    Raymond B. Winter State Park offers a wide variety of programs from April through October. Gain a better understanding of the park’s natural, cultural, and historical resources through diverse program offerings.

    What We Offer

    Public Programs: Guided outdoor recreation, hands-on activities, outdoor education, and special events for all ages.

    Group Learning Opportunities:        

    • School groups can schedule standards-aligned, inquiry-based environmental education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling at least three months in advance as available dates fill quickly. Options are offered for field experiences and in-school lessons.
    • Organized groups can schedule a wide variety of inquiry-based outdoor education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling early as available dates fill quickly.

    Educator Opportunities: A wide-variety of standards-aligned professional development trainings are available for formal and non-formal educators.

    Other Learning Opportunities: Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center is equipped with many educational tools. The learning center features:

    • Interactive lumber exhibit
    • Observation window with bird watching station
    • Classic environmental works and children’s books
    • Displays of native wildlife
    • Hands-on science area
    • Numerous field guides

    Ready to learn? Contact the park or explore the DCNR Calendar of Events for the latest offerings.

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