bilger's rocks

DelviaK

If you like nature and want to see something truly remarkable this is for you. A little rock climbing and hiking combine together for these amazing rock formations.

critic119

If you are in the area, like rocks and history and a peaceful hike this is not to be missed. People have birthday parties there, camp and I took my granddaughter and a friend to climb the rocks in prom gowns for a photo shoot. Had a blast.

Sybernet

We were staying in Clearfield for a visit to Parker Dam State Park and had read about Bilger's Rocks in a travel guide. We decided to take the short ride to Curwensville to have a look and we were glad we did. It is a neat place if you appreciate such natural areas. We enjoy hiking and caverns and going to various forests and state parks. So if you are like us, you will enjoy seeing and climbing around on these huge rocks. If such natural things do not excite you, then you may not have such a great time. It's as simple as that.

Steve1362

Ever since visiting Joshua Tree National Park, my teenage kids have looked for any opportunity to go rock scrambling. Doing some internet searching prior to our camping trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds, I found Bilger’s Rocks not too far from Parker Dam State Park where we were camping. While Bilger’s Rocks is out in the middle of nowhere, entering the address into my GPS (1928 Bilgers Rock Rd, Grampian, PA 16838), we had no trouble finding it although we were routed onto a dirt road for a short distance but it was in very good shape. Bilger’s Rocks is privately owned and there is no charge for hiking the trails or climbing the rocks although donations are accepted. In addition to the main trails through the rocks and rock scrambling, there are longer trails, picnic tables, port-a-potties, concessions on most weekends and camping for a small charge. While the rock area is relatively modest, it is quite good and offers very easy to quite challenging climbs which kept the kids well entertained for half a day. Even if one is not into rock climbing, Bilger’s Rocks is a beautiful area and worth the short hike and picnic on a nice day.

lisasH1741ZK

A fun place to walk around huge rock formations. I wouldnt drive hours to get here but worth it if you are in the area. Not for people with mobility issues-you dont have to climb-though some do-but you could twist your knee or ankle. Not for the claustophobic. My toddler enjoyed it but it made me nervous that he would step on a pile of leaves and fall through open space.

TeddT446

Bilger's Rocks is one of those out of the way places that leaves one breathless with wonder. It is a massive rock outcropping in the middle of nowhere. Large rocks - rocks the size of houses and buildings. There are caves to explore and rock faces to climb. We brought our children here in the 1970 and now they bring their children. We are all still amazed. Worth a half day trip. After a couple hours, you've seen it.

nanascea

My husband and I went here as we saw info about it in a backwoods pennsylvania brochure. We were so impressed with the natural rock formation and crevices. Kept in its natural state a true wonder. there is a camp site just before the rocks but is is primitive camping which is in keeping with the natural awesome beauty.

ihavetwinsplusone

I organized a school trip and all the kids loved it, from age 4 to 10th grade. Wear your hiking shoes and bring a flashlight for a fun day outdoors. The teens loved the 'cave passages'. We had a guide, who gave us the interesting history behind the rocks & carvings. A local group cares for the grounds and raises $ to keep it open for everyone to enjoy. They are to be commended. A must visit place, we will go back.

Cindi712

Went on recommendation of Guest services at Treasure Lake. Glad we took her advice, beautiful and interesting with all the foliage. Nice little stop in between the wineries. Enjoyed it very much

PatriciaM403

I beg to differ with the reviewer who said Bilger's Rocks is nothing special....I remember going as a kid and loving it. I couldn't believe such a neat place was close to my house. It's still a neat place--historic, interesting and beautiful. My husband and I just recently took a picnic lunch there and had fun climbing through the rocks/caves. In the fall the association offers hayrides which are a blast--I took my husband on one for his 50th birthday--we still talk about it (we're in our 60s)... We don't get tired of going and its free! The association does a wonderful job taking care of it--don't miss a chance to see it for yourself....

Voyager101Canada

We visited Bilger's Rocks while it was raining and still it was pleasant to explore these rocks. I will have to come back in order to take better pictures, as sunshine is always a must in photography. The pathway was surrounded by mostly huge rocks and nature continued to grow using these very rocks. This place is being take care of by a volunteer association. There is a unsupervised campground there as well.

Marcia64

You will enjoy these large boulders that have left behind by prehistoric glaciers. There is also a nice view of the forest from the top.

5JenniferS5

Bilger's rocks is a cool place to explore. It's fun for kids to hike through and see the different formations and caves that are there. There's a nice picnic area so it's nice for family outings.

mhrupp

It is awesome to see this huge boulders and how you would think that maybe at one time they were part of a glacier that pushed these rocks here. There are other rocks in other areas, but this has been made into a picnic and sightseeing area and it is awesome.

welltraveled_9

Nothing went wrong. It is located in the middle of no where and parking is just off road. It is really nothing special to see or do.