Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park is a 339-acre (137 ha) Pennsylvania state park near Mount Jewett, in Hamlin and Keating Townships, McKean County, Pennsylvania in the United States. You can find it in Hamlin Township. It dates from 1963.
A state park inside Hamlin Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 93" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Bradford Township is the nearest base
Bradford Township is 12 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Bradford Regional (BFD) has airline service, about 4 miles from Kinzua Bridge State Park.
Established in 1963
Kinzua Bridge State Park dates from 1963. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Kinzua Bridge are below.
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park is a 339-acre (137 ha) Pennsylvania state park near Mount Jewett, in Hamlin and Keating Townships, McKean County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park lies between U.S. Route 6 and Pennsylvania Route 59, along State Route 3011 just east of the Allegheny National Forest.
Kinzua Bridge State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of "25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks".
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1963
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Where to stay near Kinzua Bridge State Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Hamlin Township (3) and Bradford (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kinzua Bridge | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Township 24% vacation homes | in town | — | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 665 | $105K | — |
| Bradford | 15 mi north | 20 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,442 | $86K | D |
| Smethport | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 1,359 | $116K | A+ |
| Lafayette Township 32% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,071 | $122K | — |
| Kane | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,463 | $74K | A |
| Bradford Township | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 4,471 | $172K | — |
| Wetmore Township | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 5 2 motels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,567 | $139K | — |
| St. Marys | 21 mi south | 30 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,253 | $149K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Kinzua Bridge
Every place here is under 69 miles away.
122 mi DamKinzua Dam
66 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
224 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
68 mi State parkLetchworth State Park
40 mi State parkCherry Springs State Park
326 mi State parkAllegany State Park35 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft vertical
41 mi MuseumLucille Ball-Desi Arnaz CenterPhoto credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Letchworth State Park: Suandsoe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cherry Springs State Park: Curt Weinhold, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
Kinzua Bridge: common questions
Is Kinzua Bridge State Park in Hamlin Township?
Yes. It’s inside Hamlin Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Kinzua Bridge State Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–78°.
What is the closest airport to Kinzua Bridge State Park?
Bradford Regional (BFD), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 82 miles.
Where should I stay near Kinzua Bridge State Park?
Hamlin Township (in town, 3 places to stay), Bradford (15 mi, 9 places to stay) and Smethport (8 mi, 4 places to stay).
Advice from Hamlin Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.