Recreation
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Picnicking is very popular at Rib Mountain. There are several picnic areas with tables, two playgrounds, reservable shelters and a reservable amphitheater on top of the park. Please remember pets are not permitted in the picnic areas.Shelter…
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History
Rib Mountain, formerly called Rib Hill, is a four-mile-long ridge of ancient rock dating back about 1.7 billion years. It is among the oldest geological features on Earth. It is composed of a very hard metamorphic rock called quartzite. For many…
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Recreation
Rib Mountain State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this park.HikingHiking at Rib Mountain State ParkBicyclingBicycling is allowed on the park…
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Conditions
Property NoticeA timber salvage harvest at Rib Mountain State Park is tentatively scheduled for the winter of 2026-27. The Turkey Vulture Trail (starting at Grouse Lane) will be closed briefly during hazard tree-removal operations near the trail.
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Conditions
The southern part of Newport State Park experienced severe storms in 2025 and hundreds of trees along the trails and campsites were blown down. All trails and sites are open, however, campsites 6-13 were the most impacted. For more information, see…