State Park · Pennsylvania
Blue Knob State Park

- Location
- Bedford County, Pennsylvania
- Nearest town
- 6.8 miles southeast of Beaverdale
- Type
- State Park
About Blue Knob State Park
Named for the second highest mountain in Pennsylvania at 3,146 feet, this 6,128-acre tract spans Kimmel, Lincoln, and Pavia townships. The land sees about 12 feet of snowfall a year on average, and it holds Blue Knob All Seasons Resort, the ski slope with the highest elevation in the state. Access is off Interstate 99 on Route 869 west of Pavia.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Blue Knob State Park is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 6.8 miles southeast of Beaverdale. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.