Varden Conservation Area is a Pennsylvania state park on 343 acres (139 ha) in Lake and South Canaan Townships, Wayne County, Pennsylvania in the United States.

Dr. Shaffer stated his reason for donating the land, "Environmental education always has been a primary concern of mine.

I trust this land will allow present and future generations to observe and study the diverse ecology found in the Varden Conservation Area.

They are large tracts of land with few improvements, a lack of through roads and the recreational facilities are minimal.

[3] The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Varden Conservation Area:[4][5][6]