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Chapman State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 693 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarendon, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Chapman State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
805-acre park including the man-made Chapman Lake, hiking trails, campsites & winter activities.
What runners say about Chapman State Park
“Our friends reported that the bathrooms were super clean and well maintained, and I loved that the bathhouse/bathroom looked like a log cabin.”
“Very beautiful, a nice place to picnic, fish or go camping.”
“Even though it was mostly full, it was very quiet and many of the sites have trees between them.”
Decided to camp for a few days close to home and while I've been at this park for an hour here and there for hiking, I've never spent quality time here. I am pleasantly surprised by how beautiful this place is. The campsites are spaced far enough apart that you feel some sort of privacy. I chose a walk-in tent site.
Small park, but well maintained. Camped for 2 nights in one of the cabins - power but no water, a bit of a hike to the shower house (modern & clean), but not bad if you don't have to get there fast.
Clean and manicured park. Fishing, swimming, and playground areas. Plenty of areas to walk around and see. Bathrooms available and clean when I went in. The fishing is catch and release unless you catch legal sized trout in which case you can keep those fish.
This will forever be our birthday party place! Bathrooms are updated and always clean. Pavilions and greenery are perfection. The lawn and trails are also perfect and beach is sandy! Our favorite place of all time to party and bbq!
Trail conditions & character
“Our friends reported that the bathrooms were super clean and well maintained, and I loved that the bathhouse/bathroom looked like a log cabin.”
“Even though it was mostly full, it was very quiet and many of the sites have trees between them.”
“There are several paths ranging from easy to more difficult where you can check out the views or get some good hiking in.”
“We stayed in the “dog friendly loop”, I’m unsure of what the other loop that does not allow dogs looks like.”
“The lake is beautiful and wheelchair accessible, a sidewalk goes into the lake deep enough for all to enjoy!”
“We were next to and in front of the cabins in this loop, and it was just a short walk to the lake, convenient I you bring a kyak or some other small boat to put in the lake.”
“12 miles of hiking trails mostly in the park and biking on paved roads.”
Plan your run at Chapman State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone(814) 723-0250
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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