Nearby Attractions to Worlds End State Park

Information about Worlds End State Park’s nearby attractions is available from the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau.

Explore the Area

Worlds End State Park is near Forksville Borough, which is named for the confluence of the Little Loyalsock Creek and Loyalsock Creek. A covered bridge in town is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Area attractions include the Sullivan County Fair, the Pennsylvania Bow Hunter’s Festival, and the toboggan slide at Eagles Mere.

Learn about some of the area businesses and things to do from Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.

Nearby State Parks and Forests

Worlds End State Park is close to one state park and one state forest, where visitors can enjoy recreation, education, and other activities.

Loyalsock State Forest

Loyalsock State Forest is named for Loyalsock Creek, a scenic freestone stream that winds through the heart of its 114,552 acres. The forest spans the northern tier’s “Endless Mountains” region and primarily consists of northern hardwoods forest type.

Popular recreational activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and sightseeing.

Ricketts Glen State Park

The 13,050-acre Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. Ricketts Glen harbors the Glens Natural Area -- a National Natural Landmark. Hike the Falls Trail System to explore the glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.

The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the beauty at the park. 

Other Nearby Outdoor Spaces and Natural Places

The Tamarack Run Natural Area is just to the east of the park.