Bilger's Rocks was frequented by the Native Americans for literally thousands of years.  The early Native American Indians actually built roofs over the large cracks to provide winter shelter when in the area.  As modern man settled here it soon became a popular destination for local families for picnics and special celebrations.  It's been a popular destination for well over 100 years.
As the times changed so did peoples attitudes about "the rocks."  The advent of dependable cars and great highways allowed people to go farther, reach exciting destinations, and get back home quickly.  Amusement parks, distant shopping, and beaches became more accessible.  Bilger's rocks became "just a  place up on the mountain."

As our society's attitudes changed so did the crowd who frequented "the rocks."  As Bilger's Rocks became less used by local families, it became a popular place for local teens to come to party.  It became a popular place for graffiti, litter accumulated, and at times even drinking and substance abuse were noted.  Those who loved the area knew they had to do something.

In  the late 1980's a non-profit group (501-C-3) known as The Bilger's Rocks Association was formed.  By 1990 the Association had purchased 170 acres including Bilger's Rocks and the area around them.  They set about cleaning up the litter, getting rid of the graffiti, and policing the area of loud parties, "druggies," and vandals.  They built a parking lot, created the picnic area, and let the community know that the area was again safe for their families and for the type of fun they had remember here as kids.  

Since that time the association's members have added the picnic pavilion, a modern enclosed kitchen for special events, added a children's play area, erected signs, and an area for small concerts or plays.  Nothing here was fancy, just a great environment "like it used to be."

The area was prime for tourism.  Interstate 80 isn't that far away from the rocks with access from both Clearfield and Dubois.  The Army Corp of Engineers had built a large flood control/recreation dam just outside of Curwensville.  There are also covered bridges and other state parks in the area.  The group began to promote Bilger's Rocks as "good clean fun."

At the parking area the association has placed a log book with an enclosure.  We ask that you take a few minutes during your visit to stop by and let us know that you were here.  We've had visitors from most of the contiguous 48 states.  We have had a number of visitors from Canada, Scotland, France, and a few other countries.  Please let us know what you think.

On almost any day you can find folks walking the paths, marveling at God's handy work, or having a picnic.  On other days you can find rock climbers on the rock faces, technical rescue teams practicing, civil war reenactors staging a battle, or tour groups learning about the history and geology of the rocks and the area surrounding them.

We also have a number of special events through out the year like our July family picnic, our Halloween hay ride, blue grass music festivals, and other events.  Just call and ask us what's up!