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Raymond B Winter State Park
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Raymond B Winter State Park Sitting by the Fire © Julie Shumaker
Raymond B Winter State Park Lonely Fisherman © Julie Shumaker
Quiet evening at RB with a fisherman.
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Winter Dam © Julie Shumaker
Cold, but sunny, March day at RB Winter
Raymond B Winter State Park Ice on the Dam © Julie Shumaker
View of the lake in winter
Raymond B Winter State Park © Gerald C. Wargo
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Access/CC Ski Road © Marie Confer
This is a nice shot of the access road to get into RB Winter Park in the summer. In the winter this same road serves as a Cross Country Ski Trail
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Winter Dam © Marie Confer
A nice shot of the bottom of the Dam. Good fishing above the dam. Is stocked with trout yearly.
Raymond B Winter State Park Learning Center at RB Winter © Marie Confer
Awesome learning center in the park for children and adults. Take some time and check it out when you can.
Raymond B Winter State Park R.B. Winter Sign © Marie Confer
Just a sign telling people about all the activities to do here
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Winter Overlook © Marie Confer
Beautiful View from the Overlook above RB Winter State Park
Raymond B Winter State Park R.B.Winter Beach © Marie Confer
A beautiful day at the Beach. Average Water temperature in mid summer is 67-70 degrees. Brrrrr
Raymond B Winter State Park Learning Center © Marie Confer
Another little corner of the learning center
Raymond B Winter State Park Inside Learning Center © Marie Confer
Just a small little corner of their great learning center
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Winter Entrance © Marie Confer
The sign at the beginning of the Park as your heading out Route 192
Raymond B Winter State Park RB Winter Fishing © Marie Confer
Fly fishing for trout on the lake at RB Winter
Raymond B Winter State Park RB. Winter Beach3 © Marie Confer
The extremely cool lake on a hot summer day
Raymond B Winter State Park Stand of Trees © Julie Shumaker
Hiking in the hemlocks.
Raymond B Winter State Park Fall Reflections © Julie Shumaker
Early morning looking at the Dam at RB Winter State Park.
Raymond B Winter State Park Little plant © Julie Shumaker
Vine growing in a tree
Raymond B Winter State Park Sand is Fresh © Julie Shumaker
Groomed sand at RB Winter
Raymond B Winter State Park Mirror Image © Julie Shumaker
Early morning at RB Winter
Raymond B Winter State Park © Julie Shumaker
Raymond B Winter State Park Beach © Julie Shumaker
Beach area at RB Winter
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RAYMOND B WINTER STATE PARK
RAYMOND B WINTER STATE PARK
17215 Buffalo Road
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania   17844

Phone: 570-966-1455
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
Email: park email button icon
R. 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 pine 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.
Cottages
Camping Cottages: The three cottages sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks, and have wooden floors, windows, skylights, porch, picnic table, fire ring, electric lights and outlets, and a small baseboard heater.
Cabins
Modern Cabin: A modern two-story log cabin is available for year-round rental. The cabin has a furnished living area, kitchen/dining area, 1 ? baths, four bedrooms, and front and back porches. Renters need to provide their own bed linens, bathroom articles, kitchenware and utensils. The cabin is rented on a minimum two-day basis during the off-season and on a weekly basis during the summer.
Camping
Camping: modern sites, some with electric

The 59-site campground accommodates tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, lantern holder and a fire ring. Some campsites have electric hookups. The campground provides showers, hand washing facilities, a sanitary dump station, drinking water and a playground. All campsites are completely shaded, close to a playfield, and within easy walking distance to all other park facilities. Open from the second Friday in April until mid December, the sites differ slightly in elevation and scenery.

Swimming
The swimming beach features 300 feet of white sand. The beach is open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day unless otherwise posted. Swim at your own risk. The beach area includes restrooms, dressing facilities, a beach volleyball court and a children?s play area. A seasonal food and refreshment concession is at the beach house. The limited menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cold drinks and ice cream.
Fishing
Enjoy fishing in a scenic creek, home to brown trout and brook trout. A valid Pennsylvania license is required.



Picnicking
About 250 picnic tables are dispersed throughout the park. Charcoal grills, drinking water fountains, restrooms, horseshoe pits, play areas, and other park facilities are within easy access from picnic areas. Three separate picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bicycling
Biking is permitted on designated trails, with the 7.2-mile McCall Dam Road being a popular choice for cyclists.

It's important to note that biking isn't allowed everywhere in this park; respect signage and restrictions.

The terrain can be challenging at times, so it's recommended only for those comfortable with off-road cycling experiences.

Cyclists should always wear helmets and follow safety guidelines due to uneven surfaces or sudden changes in trail conditions.

Remember: bikes are not available for rent within the park boundaries - bring your own equipment.

Be aware of other users like hikers or horseback riders who also share these multi-use paths.
Trails
Mountain Biking: Mountain biking is permitted on all but Rapid Run and Mid State trails, and a section of Overlook Trail. R.B. Winter State Park provides access to 25 off-road mountain bike trails located in Bald Eagle State Forest. Riders will find over 48 miles of trails with nearly 100 miles of connecting forestry roads. The Central Mountains Shared-Use Trail System brochure provides general information about a number of the trails. The brochure also contains a map showing trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Maps are available at the park office and the mountain bike trailhead in the main parking lot.

Snowmobiling: Registered snowmobiles are permitted on park roads which lead to 30 miles of designated trails in the north division of Bald Eagle State Forest. Trailhead facilities at the park include heated restrooms, garbage cans, parking and unloading areas. Conditions permitting, daily snowmobiling begins sometime in December until April 1. Maps and information are available at the park office.

Cross-country Skiing: Five miles of park trails provide easy skiing with connecting trails and roads on surrounding state forest land.
Nature Programs
R. B. Winter State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs on a year- round basis. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward the natural and cultural resources.

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools, youth organizations and homeschool associations. Group programs must be scheduled in advance by calling the park office. Popular topics for students include adaptations, bird life, amphibians, reptiles, geology, wetland or forest ecosystems, watersheds and aquatic studies.

Teacher workshops are available on the Bureau of State Parks curriculum Watershed Education. Other educator workshop topics include schoolyard habitat, songbird education, and environmental education and children?s literature.

Several special events including a history day and the winter Snowfest are conducted each year. The ?Halfway Herald? includes a schedule of upcoming programs and activities and is available from the park office or learning center.
Birding
The park offers birding opportunities with over 100 species of birds to observe. Birdwatchers can spot warblers, thrushes, and woodpeckers in the forested areas. The wetlands attract ducks and herons while raptors are often seen soaring above open fields. There's also a chance to see rare or endangered species like bald eagles or ospreys during migration seasons.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
April 9 We visit every year by Amy
park review stars; one to five This park has been the favorite of my families since my little girls were old enough to walk. We come every year and just spend the day playing in the water, lying on the beach or playing in the sand. It is a wonderful place to spend the day with family.
May 28 great parkl for family fun !! by the whittakers
park review stars; one to five Super camping,nature center, beach and playground. Keep this state park open!!Great place to take your family
July 15 Family favorite by Ann
park review stars; one to five My family and I have been camping with our RV for a couple of years and love being there. The bathrooms are always extremely clean. The beach is great and we love going fishing, taking the hiking and biking trails, and enjoying the wild life. Highly recommend.
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