Pennsylvania State Parks

Ryerson Station State Park

Adventure awaits at Ryerson Station State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania.

 

361 Bristoria Road
Wind Ridge, PA 15380-1258
724-428-4254
ryersonstationsp@pa.gov

A creek flowing through a forest

Overview

Ryerson Station State Park is in Greene County in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, near the West Virginia border.

The 1,164-acre park features a swimming pool, campground, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and winter activities.

Plan Your Visit

361 Bristoria Road
Wind Ridge, PA 15380-1258
724-428-4254
ryersonstationsp@pa.gov

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 are open from 8:00 A.M. to sunset.

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

The park is on both sides of Bristoria Road, just off of Pennsylvania Route 21, three miles from Wind Ridge. These highways are accessible from either Washington or Waynesburg, PA.

GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 39.88614 Long. -80.44549

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

Washington Health System Greene
350 Bonar Avenue
Waynesburg, PA 15370
724-627-3101

♿ 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. 

Ryerson Station State Park offers a wide variety of programs from May through September. 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.

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

Ryerson Station State Park is undergoing a public process to determine what features are possible to restore opportunities for local residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation at the park.

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Events

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