Ricketts Glen State Park
Benton, Pennsylvania
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41°19'23.3"N 76°16'53.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Benton, Pennsylvania
- Head north on PA-487 N/Main St/Red Rock Rd toward Hess StContinue to follow PA-487 N/Red Rock Rd(7.7 mi)
- Continue straight onto PA-118 E/PA-487 N (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto PA-487 N (3.7 mi)
- Turn right (0.4 mi)
- Turn right (0.6 mi)
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