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Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, PA
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Little Buffalo State Park

Pennsylvania state park south of Newport with a historic district, a working grist mill, a covered bridge, and Holman Lake.

1579 State Park Road, Newport, PA 17074-9428 · Newport, PA

About Little Buffalo State Park

Little Buffalo State Park sits in south central Pennsylvania in Perry County. Its creek has drawn visitors for generations, and Native American hunting parties once camped along its banks. Early mill and tavern sites remain part of a self-guided historic district, and visitors can tour a restored grist mill that still grinds grain. Families come to picnic, swim, fish, hike, and explore the outdoors. Holman Lake offers fishing, and parts of the property are open to hunting. The park runs year-round education programs, and seasonal events include an autumn apple festival and a December holiday walk with lights and carolers.

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