5 Great Reasons to Visit Panama Rocks!

Panama Rocks has been a popular attraction for locals and guests to Chautauqua County since its founding in 1885 and the park has been rated the #1-attraction in Chautauqua County on TripAdvisor since 2011 and Google since 2019!

The accolades say a lot - but why is Panama Rocks so popular?!

We have put together the top five reasons why people love Panama Rocks - and why you should visit in 2022 - right here!
5. Panama Rocks is a must-see for anyone who loves nature. Guests to Panama Rocks have compared it to exploring ancient, moss-covered ruins or visiting a prehistoric landscape. While a dinosaur probably isn’t going to appear from behind a rock during your hike, it sure feels like it! The park is truly wild and its forest is listed in the Sierra Club’s Guide to Ancient Forests of the Northeast. Massive rocks, moss, ferns, and trees create a truly unique landscape that visitors love (if you don't believe us, read our guest reviews!).

 4. It’s fun for all ages! Panama Rocks is a place where visitors of all ages can have a great time exploring together - guests from age one week to one hundred enjoy the park. Whether you want a casual walk among amazing rocks, to explore every hidden passageway, or something in between, There is also a historically-based treasure hunt (you will learn all about counterfeiter’s and bank robbers who used the rocks as hideouts in the 1800’s)! Also - if you love nature, shopping, food, or animals, you won't want t miss the Wild America Nature Festival on July 29, 30, and 31!

3. You need to relax (don’t we all?)! Whether you want a peaceful hike in nature or to de-stress by throwing an axe, Panama Rocks is the place for you! Very smart scientists have shown that spending time in nature reduces stress hormone levels. Axe throwing is a blast (available by reservation) and, trust us, there is something uniquely cathartic about throwing an axe!
2. Glamping! With a targeted opening of Fall 2022, Panama Rocks will provide fully furnished luxury tents with everything you need for a comfortable and memorable glamping experience. Each site will include the comfort and amenities you expect from a boutique hotel with the charm and fun of camping (linens, furniture, fire pit, picnic tables, sleeping under the stars, & much more)!
1. There’s no day but today! Every year people visit Panama Rocks for the first time and say “I wish I didn’t wait so long to visit!” Whether you have kids that are growing up too fast or loved ones that you want to spend more time with, Panama Rocks is a perfect place to connect with them and nature! Remember: there are seven days in a week and someday isn’t one of them!