​Wildlife Watching at Raccoon Creek State Park

Many opportunities exist at Raccoon Creek State Park to see a variety of wildlife. When observing wildlife, remember to maintain a safe distance and never feed wild animals.

For birders, the Audubon Trail in the Wildflower Reserve is great for warblers. Waterfowl are abundant around Raccoon Lake and Wetlands Trail. During winter, it is common to see large flocks of turkeys near the campground and roadside picnic areas.

Deer and raccoon are common throughout the park. Most of the larger stream valleys have active beaver, muskrat, and mink.

In the more remote western side of the park, you may encounter red fox, skunk, and opossum.

Common Birds of Raccoon Creek State Park​ Brochure

Raccoon Creek State Park Wildflower Reserve

The 314-acre tract, originally purchased in 1962 by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, contains one of the most biodiverse and unique stands of wildflowers in Pennsylvania. More than 700 species of plants can be found along the 4.5 miles of trails, between a variety of habitats including oak-hickory forest, pine plantations, meadows, and riparian forest.

A record of the species documented in the reserve can be found at the Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center. Wildflowers can be found throughout the growing season with peak blooms in late April through early May and again in August through early September.​