Clinton district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Lock Haven

Lock Haven is a town in Clinton district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 9,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Torbert Island Natural Area (17 km), Foster Joseph Sayers Dam (21 km) and Ravensburg State Park (22 km).

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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, Clinton district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lock Haven at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 9,604
Coordinates
41.1370° N, 77.4469° W
Places within 50 km
171 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Lock Haven

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lock Haven: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lock Haven

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is "Holy Toledo" Roadcut (12 km); the best-known is Pine Creek Gorge (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lock Haven

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is Fredericks Family Carillion (2 km); the best-known is Torbert Island Natural Area (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Lock Haven

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is Memorial Park Site (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lock Haven

16 parks within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is Bald Eagle State Park (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lock Haven

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is Foster Joseph Sayers Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lock Haven

13 churches within 100 km of Lock Haven. The closest is Hillview Wesleyan Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lock Haven

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lock Haven
  2. 2 km Fredericks Family Carillion · nature spot, Clinton
  3. 21 km Foster Joseph Sayers Dam · dam, Centre
  4. 40 km Ravensburg State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  5. 19 km Torbert Island Natural Area · island, Lycoming
  6. 17 km Heisey House Museum · museum, Clinton
  7. 1 km Back to Lock Haven

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How to reach Lock Haven

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    Within 15 km of Lock Haven

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lock Haven by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints9097"Holy Toledo" Roadcut (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2551Fredericks Family Carillion (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2224Memorial Park Site (3 km)
    Parks516Bald Eagle State Park (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs713Foster Joseph Sayers Dam (21 km)
    Churches1113Hillview Wesleyan Church (3 km)
    Museums48Heisey House Museum (1 km)
    Treks14Black Forest Trail (50 km)
    Other attractions14Hickernell Spring (39 km)
    Caves23Woodward Cave (35 km)
    Waterfalls22Rosecrans Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast11WJSA-AM (Jersey Shore) (23 km)

    Lock Haven: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lock Haven?

    Torbert Island Natural Area (island, about 17 km), Foster Joseph Sayers Dam (dam, about 21 km), Heisey House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Ravensburg State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Fredericks Family Carillion (nature spot, about 2 km), Piper Aviation Museum (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lock Haven?

    171 places on Spotwander: 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lock Haven?

    "Holy Toledo" Roadcut, about 12 km by road; Riansares Mountain (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lock Haven?

    Fredericks Family Carillion, about 2 km by road; State Game Lands Number 255 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lock Haven?

    Memorial Park Site, about 3 km by road; Logan Mills Road (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lock Haven?

    Start in Lock Haven, visit Fredericks Family Carillion, then Foster Joseph Sayers Dam, then Ravensburg State Park, then Torbert Island Natural Area, then Heisey House Museum, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lock Haven?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Lock Haven

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lock Haven’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lock Haven on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.