Beaches in Pennsylvania

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Allegheny River Beach (PA)

Allegheny River Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Avonia Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
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Beach 6

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Beach Lake Pa

Sandy Beach
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Belmont Lake

Belmont Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Beltzville State Park - Beach

Sandy Beach
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Boulder Lake, Indian Mountain Lakes Albrightsville, PA. Private Community

Sandy Beach
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Bradys Lake

Bradys Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Brandywine Creek Beach (PA)

Brandywine Creek Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
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Chestnut Run Swim Beach At Shenango River Lake

Sandy Beach
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Clarion River Beach

Clarion River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Clear Creek State Park Swimming Pond

Sandy Beach
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Cowells Beach

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Delaware Water Gap

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Delaware Water Gap Beach (PA)

Delaware Water Gap Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
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Fishermans Beach

Sandy Beach
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Freeport Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
French Creek Beach (PA)

French Creek Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
French Creek State Park

French Creek State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Fuller Lake Day Use Area

Sandy Beach
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Hideout North Beach

Sandy Beach
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Kite Beach

Sandy Beach
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Lake Como

Lake Como

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Lake Erie

Sandy Beach
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Lake Erie Beach (Presque Isle Beach 6)

Lake Erie Beach (Presque Isle Beach 6)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Lake Susquehanna

Sandy Beach
Lake
Lake Wallenpaupack

Lake Wallenpaupack

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lehigh River Beach (PA)

Lehigh River Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Lily Lake (PA)

Lily Lake (PA)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Locust Lake State Park

Locust Lake State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Loyalsock Creek Beach

Loyalsock Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Lycoming Creek Beach

Lycoming Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Marsh Creek State Park

Marsh Creek State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Mauch Chunk Lake Park

Sandy Beach
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Mauch Chunk Lake Swimming Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Moraine State Park Beach

Moraine State Park Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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No. 10 Budny Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake
Oil Creek Beach

Oil Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Pine Creek Beach (PA)

Pine Creek Beach (PA)

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Beach

Presque Isle

Sandy Beach
Lake
Presque Isle (Beach 11)

Presque Isle (Beach 11)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Presque Isle (Sunset Point)

Presque Isle (Sunset Point)

Sandy Beach
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Presque Isle Beach

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Presque Isle: Beach #1

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Presque Isle: Beach 10 Budny

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Presque Isle: Beach 3

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Presque Isle: Beach 7 Waterworks

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Presque Isle: Beach 8

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Presque Isle: Beach 9 Pine Tree

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Promised Land Main Beach

Sandy Beach
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Raystown Lake

Raystown Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
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Saw Mill Beach

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Seven Points Beach at Raystown Lake

Sandy Beach
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Shades Beach Park

Sandy Beach
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Shorewood Beach

Sandy Beach
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Swim Beach, Blue Marsh Lake

Sandy Beach
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Twin Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake
Wissahickon Creek (Valley Green)

Wissahickon Creek (Valley Green)

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Yellow Creek State Park

Yellow Creek State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Youghiogheny River (Ohiopyle)

Youghiogheny River (Ohiopyle)

Rocky Beach
River Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 60 documented beaches. 58 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Pennsylvania are kid-friendly?

Pennsylvania has 26 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Pennsylvania?

Some beaches in Pennsylvania allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Pennsylvania?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Pennsylvania have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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