Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of 398 campsites, 10 cabins, and five camping cottages via the Pennsylvania State Parks website.
- Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance; cabins and cottages must be reserved a minimum of three days in advance.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially if visiting during peak season (June-Sept) or on holiday weekends. Aim to book at least three months in advance; more for cabins and cottages.
When to Go
Prince Gallitzin State Park is open for business year-round, whether you bring your swimsuit in summer (the beach is open from late May through mid-September) or your skis in winter. Birdwatchers take note—waterfowl stop at Glendale during spring and fall migration, and bald eagles can often be spotted in late winter. The campground and cottages open the second Friday in April and close the last Monday of October; cabins can be booked year-round.
Know Before You Go
- Prince Gallitzin State Park is 90 miles east of Pittsburgh, about a 1-hour 45-minute drive away.
- There are no admission fees for Pennsylvania State Parks, but campsite booking fees apply.
- Facilities include a camp store, restrooms, picnic areas, two marinas, boat rentals, boat launches, and an electric car charging station. Paid campground wifi is available.
- Fires are only permitted in grills and fire rings; firewood from out of state must be properly treated.
- You can bring your own boats, and electric motors are permitted up to 20 horsepower. Swimming is permitted only at Muskrat Beach.
- ADA-accessible campsites, cottages, picnic areas, and restrooms are available. Some boat launches and fishing piers are also accessible.
Prince Gallitzin State Park
Split your time between forest trails and lake activities at Prince Gallitzin.
Dense forests hug the shores of Glendale Lake, and with more than 26 miles of lakeshore, you’re guaranteed great views. More than 32 miles of hiking trails await exploration, with at least 20 miles open to mountain bikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers. If lakeside pleasures are more your jam, you can bring your own boat to cruise the lake, paddle the tranquil creeks and coves by kayak, or fish for bass and crappie. Campers can pitch tents or park RVs at the seasonal Crooked Run campground, which has electric, full-hookup, and unpowered sites, or opt for a modern cabin or camping cottage.
Dense forests hug the shores of Glendale Lake, and with more than 26 miles of lakeshore, you’re guaranteed great views. More than 32 miles of hiking trails await exploration, with at least 20 miles open to mountain bikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers. If lakeside pleasures are more your jam, you can bring your own boat to cruise the lake, paddle the tranquil creeks and coves by kayak, or fish for bass and crappie. Campers can pitch tents or park RVs at the seasonal Crooked Run campground, which has electric, full-hookup, and unpowered sites, or opt for a modern cabin or camping cottage.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Prince Gallitzin State Park
One glance at Prince Gallitzin State Park Campground should tell you it’s fit for royalty. With hundreds (hundreds!) of sites and all the amenities you could ask for, plus sweeping, swoon-worthy vistas of Glendale Lake from the beach, you’ll feel totally spoiled. A few other tidbits to mull over: 20 miles of biking, over 30 miles of hiking, 5,900 Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Prince Gallitzin State Park is open for business year-round, whether you bring your swimsuit in summer (the beach is open from late May through mid-September) or your skis in winter. Birdwatchers take note—waterfowl stop at Glendale during spring and fall migration, and bald eagles can often be spotted in late winter. The campground and cottages open the second Friday in April and close the last Monday of October; cabins can be booked year-round.
Know Before You Go
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