Outdoor Adventure in Butler County, PA

Camping

Sit by the fire and roast some marshmallows at Butler County’s most popular campgrounds, Yogi Bear’s award-winning Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest and Bear Run Campground which borders Moraine State Park. You can roll out the sleeping bags or rent cabins. Either way, you’ll be surrounded by tall trees and beautiful scenery. Choose from any of our 10 locations and embark on an outdoor adventure. With tons of amenities and activities for the kids, all of our campgrounds offer fun for the whole family.

Moraine State Park 

Hiking along the trails of Moraine State Park is the perfect place to explore the magic of Mother Nature.  Within the 16,725 acres at Moraine, you’ll find the North Country National Scenic Trail that stretches from North Dakota to Vermont. This exquisite park offers activities for year-round enjoyment like hiking, biking, fishing, boating, cross-country skiing, cabin rental and more!

Stand-Up Paddleboarding 

SurfSUP Adventures provides stand-up paddleboarding lessons, guided eco-tours, board rentals, and sales. Stand-up paddleboarding, also known as SUP, is a beginner and family-friendly pursuit and one of the best ways to experience Pennsylvania’s beautiful waterways and the hidden coves at Moraine State Park. 

Butler County Beer Circuit 

Grab your “Passport to Hoppiness” and navigate your way through the Butler County Beer Circuit, a self-guided trail of local brewpubs.  Simply fill up your passport with stamps from each location by ordering a pint or a flight then claim a commemorative prize.  This self-guided trail features 10 different brewpubs, a taproom, and a canning facility; all offering a variety of unique and local craft beers year-round.  Explore something new on the Butler County Beer Circuit.

The Snowman

On a hot summer day, there’s no better way to cool down than with a refreshing and delicious frozen treat. The Snowman is a popular, 13-foot roadside attraction in Portersville with a dynamic menu offering something sweet for everyone, but their top seller is the Yeti. Select any one of their 30 flavors of shaved ice combined with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and whipped cream on top!

Map Out Your Day

Planning the perfect day in Butler County just got a lot easier! Download our digital mapping tool designed to help you explore the area including upcoming events, popular restaurants, top attractions, shopping and points of interest. You can digitally map out your own itinerary or choose from a prebuilt one, share your plans via email, SMS or social media and take it with you on your phone. The interactive planning tool is accessible via our new mobile app Visit Butler County, PA! or on our website.

Find more family fun in our free travel guide with itineraries, maps and more. Order your copy by calling 866-856-8444 or see our website: VisitButlerCounty.com.