Cowans Gap State Park

08/29/2026

Join us this September for exciting programs from watching bats to learning a new skill!

We hope to see you out in the park!

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

08/14/2026

Check out this catch! 🎣

Congratulations to Riley Kirby for catching this 11-pound 2-ounce bass here at Cowans Gap yesterday morning!

08/12/2026

Swimming Open: The swimming area is now open for swimming.

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08/07/2026

❗️Due to the weather the Smokey Bear Day program has been postponed to Sunday, August 9th at 12 PM.
Program will be in place of Learning at the Beach as well.

Come out Sunday and see our special guests!

08/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for Smokey Bear Day at 5 PM.

It’s Smokey Bear’s birthday weekend and we want to celebrate early with you! Join DCNR Forestry & Park staff as we learn about fire prevention and how DCNR helps fight wildfires! Afterwards, Smokey will be there to get pictures!
At Amphitheater. In Nature Center if raining.

08/03/2026

Swimming Prohibited: Due to the turbidity and debris in the lake from recent rainfall, the swimming beach is closed. The beach will reopen to swimming as soon as is feasible.

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08/01/2026

It was a beautiful morning at Cowans Gap! 🌞

The Environmental Educator was able to capture these pictures on the sunrise kayak program.

Can you spot the rainbow?

07/30/2026

August is just around the corner, and we have fun programs for you! 🌞

NEW DATE for the Afternoon Overlook Hike
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cowans_gap_state_park

We hope to see you out in the park! 🌿

07/27/2026

We are excited to announce that Cowans Gap State Park is now listed in the All Roads Taken Adventure Passport app! Join the Pennsylvania State Parks challenge and look out for more park-specific challenges in the future!

07/25/2026

We found a dog this morning walking on Lakeside Trail. Anyone missing a dog this morning? It has two collars on it, but no information.