Pennsylvania is a state located in the northeastern region of the United States and is home to a diverse range of natural landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities. From the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains to the lush forests of the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of recreational activities for those seeking to purchase recreational property. Whether you’re looking for a hunting lodge, fishing cabin, or simply a peaceful retreat away from the city, Pennsylvania has something to offer. The state is home to over 2.2 million acres of state forest land and 121 state parks, providing ample opportunities for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
One of the main advantages of purchasing a recreational property in Pennsylvania is its central location on the East Coast, providing easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Pennsylvania has a relatively low cost of living compared to other states in the region, making it an attractive option for those looking to purchase property for vacation or retirement purposes. With its abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, Pennsylvania is a great choice for anyone looking to invest in recreational property. Reach out to Mossy Oak Properties today for any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hunting is available on Pennsylvania recreational land?
Pennsylvania offers amazing hunting for whitetail deer wild turkey black bear ruffed grouse and American woodcock. The north central Wilds produce incredible remote deer and turkey hunting right next to massive state game lands and state forests. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission the state has one of the largest black bear harvests in the eastern United States pulling in huge numbers of bears every year through a strict tag system.
Elk were brought back to Elk and Cameron counties and now grow massive antlers. Getting an elk tag is strictly based on a lottery draw and the odds are incredibly low. Hunting ruffed grouse and woodcock in the young cherry and aspen woods up north brings in serious bird hunters from all over the Northeast.
What fishing access does Pennsylvania land provide?
Pennsylvania has completely incredible trout fishing on limestone spring creeks in the Cumberland Valley and Centre County where fishermen catch massive wild brown trout. Penns Creek Fishing Creek Spring Creek and Spruce Creek are all world famous fly fishing spots where owning private water access adds a huge premium to the land price.
The Delaware River along the New Jersey border offers fantastic wild trout and smallmouth bass fishing especially if you own private bank access away from the public crowds. The Susquehanna River gives you great smallmouth bass fishing straight through the middle of the state. Up in the northwest corner owning Lake Erie shoreline gives you direct access to catch yellow perch walleye and steelhead.
What does quality hunting land cost in north central Pennsylvania?
According to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service data average land sits around $8,160 per acre statewide but rough hunting dirt is much cheaper. Great north central hunting and timber land in Potter and Tioga counties runs $1,500 to $4,000 per acre depending on the timber value the dirt roads and how close it sits to state land. Properties that touch massive State Game Lands or State Forests always sell for top dollar because you get thousands of extra acres to hunt.
Sullivan and Bradford county hunting dirt runs $1,500 to $3,000 per acre for standard wooded lots. If the property has a spring creek or trout stream the price jumps heavily. Because the massive East Coast cities sit so close Pennsylvania hunting dirt usually costs more than similar land in West Virginia or upstate New York.
