Mountain Springs Lake, a 40 acre lake owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, adjoins the east end of the park. One hundred twenty tent and trailer sites and ten new modern cabins are available for year round use. Qualified groups may reserve the 150 person capacity group tenting area. Half of the campsites may be reserved in advance. Cabins require advance reservations.
Hiking trails vary from very steep to fairly level.
There are 20 miles of trials to choose from along with a 5 mile network of bridle trails and the popular Glens Natural Area. There are also 83,000 acres of State Game Lands to the north and west of the park in addition to the 9,000 acres of park land open to hunting, trapping, and dog training. Pennsylvania Game Commission regulations and laws apply. A Registered National Natural Landmark, the Glens Natural Area is the main scenic attraction of Ricketts Glen State Park. More than 22 named waterfalls, including the 94 foot drop of Ganoga Falls, may be seen by following the seven mile trail through the area.