Great State Parks Near Pittsburgh

We are blessed in Pittsburgh to have several beautiful state parks within a 1-2 hour drive of the city. Most of us have been at least once to tiny Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, but have you been camping or swimming at rural Raccoon Creek State Park? Whitewater rafting or hiking in scenic Ohiopyle State Park? Sailing in Moraine State Park Climbed the rocks or visited the old mill at McConnell's Mill State Park? And that's not even all of them! Pittsburgh area state parks offer cheap fun for people of all ages!