Visit Us!

The Student Farm is located on Penn State’s northern campus at the intersection of Big Hollow Road and Fox Hollow Road, near OPP Renovation Services Building (also known as the old Armory). The farm is easily accessible from campus by bicycle, car or CATA bus, and is walkable as well.

If driving to the farm, use Fox Hollow Road, If you are driving from campus or Downtown State College, Big Hollow Road is a quick left just before the underpass for 322.

If biking or walking to the farm from the Penn State campus, please use Big Hollow Road to safely travel to the farm.

Parking

The parking lot is available for visitors to use. Parking requires a Penn State parking permit (all campus permits accepted at all times) or $1 per hour payment from 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Payment can be made on site through the ParkMobile app, zone 95126. It is recommended that you download the app in advance of your visit, at https://parkmobile.io/.

Arrangements for group visits wishing to pay for the group’s parking in advance can be made with the Transportation Services office. Email parking@psu.edu with the date, times, and attendance of the visit, and they will reach out to make the arrangements.

Head-in parking on the grass along the front fence of the farm is available as overflow when the lot is full. Guests must either have a Penn State parking permit or pay via the ParkMobile app using the same zone.

Once you’ve parked, groups are asked to enter through the central farm gate next to the brown farm sign along Big Hollow Road. The entrance gate is indicated by the orange arrow on the map below.

Working Hours

Our hours of operation fluctuate by seasons and semesters. Please visit our tours and volunteering webpage if you would like to visit for a tour or to volunteer, either with a group or individually.