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Catawissa Recreation Area
Monday, June 3, 2024
| Other Names | Paragon Adventure Park, Weiser State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Not Yet Open |
Formerly known as Paragon Adventure Park, Catawissa Recreation Area was recently purchased by the Pennsylvania DCNR. The park is not yet open but is expected to reopen sometime in 2024.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Not Yet Open | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | ||
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hazleton, PA | ||
| From: Hazleton, PA
1) Take Hwy 924 west about 6 miles 2) Turn left on Oak Ridge Road 3) Proceed past the railroad tracks, continue .2 miles. 4) Main entrance is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Catawissa Recreation Area (717) 787-2869 catawissa-recreation-area-ldginc.hub.arcgis.com |
| Contact Info | Weiser State Forest 16 Weiser Lane Aristes, PA 17920 (570) 875-6450 fd18@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5,541 acres (9 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 140 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1750 to 1850 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Single Track |  Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Hazleton, PA | |
| Diesel | Hazleton, PA | |
 Water | Hazleton, PA | |
 RV Hookup | Hazleton, PA | |
 RV Disposal | Hazleton, PA | |
| Campground | Hazleton, PA | |
 Conv Store | Hazleton, PA |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS