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Ricketts Glen State Park – Ganoga Falls (6299494713)📷 Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
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Ricketts Glen State Park

Benton, PA

Nature

The Falls Trail passes more than 20 named waterfalls in two wooded glens, the tallest being 94-foot Ganoga Falls. The 7-mile loop is steep and slippery; wear boots, start from the Lake Rose lot and avoid it in icy weather.

Nearest town
Benton, PA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.3310, -76.2870
Editor's pick
★

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Delaware Water Gap and the Poconos to Ricketts Glen

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Campsites nearby

  • Camp LavigneCampsite
    8 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Whispering Pines Camping EstatesCampsite
    11 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wanna Ruf It CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pioneer CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Moon Lake Camping AreaCampsite
    14 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    TentsCaravansFree
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  • Slumber Valley CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Ricketts Glen State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
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All campsites in Pennsylvania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ricketts Glen State Park?

Ricketts Glen State Park is in Benton, PA, at GPS 41.3310, -76.2870. It is about 24 mi from Bloomsburg.

Can you camp near Ricketts Glen State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Organized Group Tenting Area, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ricketts Glen State Park?

Ricketts Glen State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delaware Water Gap and the Poconos to Ricketts Glen.

What is there to see near Ricketts Glen State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hickory Run Boulder Field (39 mi), Jim Thorpe (43 mi), Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (50 mi) and Mount Tammany, Delaware Water Gap (65 mi).

When is the best time to visit Ricketts Glen State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)