Prince Gallitzin |
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| Address: | 966 Marina Road Patton, PA 16668-6317 | |
| Park Manager: | Jessica Lavelua | |
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814-674-1000 princegallitzinsp@pa.gov |
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Park Alerts ( 3 Alerts )
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Crooked Run Campground will open for camping season on Friday, April 13th. PLEASE NOTE: During the early spring, a roof replacement project will be taking place on all of the restroom buildings. Temporary restroom closure signs on buildings being worked on will direct campers to the next closest available restroom in one of the other loops. During this time, Wi-Fi service will also be interrupted and will be restored as soon as possible after the project is finished.
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General Firewood Quarantine: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has enacted a quarantine order for untreated firewood of any kind coming into the state. Any firewood brought into the state must be kiln dried, heat treated, fumigated, and/or USDA Certified.
To protect the high quality and native character of our State Parks from exotic invasive species DCNR highly encourages all visitors to:
burn/buy locally cut firewood (within 25 miles)
BURN ALL firewood brought from another area. Do not leave it. Do not take it with you.
Encourage friends and neighbors not to move firewood
Do not remove firewood from a Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Area. Contact the PA Department of Agriculture, www.agriculture.pa.gov and search on the keyword Spotted Lantern Fly for current quarantine information.
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Contrary to the information on Google, Pennsylvania state parks are open every day of the year. Day use areas close at dusk. Park offices are open specific hours. Pools, beaches, and campgrounds are open specific seasons.
Park Description
At Prince Gallitzin State Park, the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau cradle sprawling Glendale Lake. Vistas offer scenic views of the 1,635-acre lake with its 26 miles of shoreline, which is a favorite of anglers and boaters. Campers flock to the large campground and also enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. The varied habitats of the park make it a home for many types of wildlife, and a rest stop in the spring and fall migrations.
Things To Do ( 16 Available)
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If the activity symbol is blue, this activity can accommodate people with a disability. Please contact the park at 814-674-1000 for more details. Tap Camping for Campground maps. |
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Cabins
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Education Programs
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Sight Seeing
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Scenic View
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Fishing
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Cross Country Skiing
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Snowmobiles
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Swimming
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Picnicking
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Hunting
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Boating
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Hiking
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Rhody More Difficult 1.04 miles Rhody Trail: 1.1 miles, more difficult hiking\r\nThis trail takes you through Dixon Hollow starting along Swartz Road and ending at Wyerough Finger. Make a loop by taking Herman Fields or Reed trails along the way.\r\n -
Foster Run More Difficult 1.63 miles Foster Run Trail: 1.7 miles, more difficult hiking\r\nThis trail runs from the Bater Patch Trailhead south along a ridge and then down to the lake near Noel Run. This remote area of the park consists of thick brushy woods over rolling hills. During the summer this trail is used primarily for horseback riding, but is also open to hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling. \r\n -
Point Trail More Difficult 2.59 miles Point Trail: 2.8 miles, more difficult hiking \r\nThis relatively rugged trail with lots of exposed roots and numerous blown down trees begins at the Point Trailhead. The top loop of the trail follows Crooked Run Branch. The bottom loop of the trail follows the shoreline or a hillside. The trees are a mix of hemlock and hardwoods providing a shady walk. \r\n -
Glendale Riding Easiest 3.41 miles Glendale Riding Trails: 1.8 miles, more difficult hiking \r\nThis is a series of interloping trails that is primarily used as a horseback riding area for horseback riding concession. Some trails have heavy humps from many years of equestrian use. During the summer the primary use is horseback riding and other users should be aware and yield to horses. The area consists of rolling terrain through woods with heavy underbrush.\r\n -
Herman Fields More Difficult 0.73 miles Herman Fields Trail: 0.7 mile, easiest hiking\r\nStarting at an old road gate along Beaver Valley Road, this trail climbs the hill to join Rhody Trail and intersects with Westrick Trail along the way.\r\n -
To Amphitheater Easiest 0.25 miles Footpath access to Amphitheater from Main Road, Red Oak loop and Campground Office -
Gates Ridge More Difficult 1.99 miles Gates Trail: 2.2 miles, more difficult hiking\r\nAccessed from Swartz Road or from Bollinger Trail near McKees Run Boat Launch, this trail loops around the hill above McKees Run.\r\n -
Plessinger Trail More Difficult 0.97 miles Plessinger Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking\r\nThis trail leads from the Prince Gallitzin Marina entrance road to Muskrat Beach Day Use Area 1 and meets Muskrat Beach Trail. \r\n -
Connector Easiest 0.02 miles Connecting Poems trail and Point trails -
Campground Trail Easiest 2.05 miles Campground Trail: 2.2 miles, easiest hiking \r\nThis trail follows the shoreline and topography around the campground. Five benches along the trail are great for relaxing and viewing wildlife. This trail is popular for mountain biking.\r\n -
Connector Easiest 0.05 miles Connecting Point and Crooked Run trails -
Footprint Trail More Difficult 0.73 miles Footprint Trail: 0.8 mile, more difficult hiking \r\nFollow this loop for a fleeting view of the Wyerough Branch to the lake. Near the midway point, hikers can relax on the bench and scout for herons, osprey and bald eagle.\r\n -
Lakeshore Trail Easiest 1.05 miles Lakeshore Trail: 0.75 mile, easiest hiking \r\nBeginning between cabins 7 and 8, this forested walking trail runs along Glendale Lake and has several scenic views. At Muskrat Beach the trail follows the service road to the group tenting area where it meets Hughes Trail.\r\n -
Old Glendale Road Easiest 1.87 miles Old Glendale Road Trail: 1.9 miles, easiest hiking \r\nThis trail leads from the Glendale Dam across the dam and follows the shoreline along the Slate Lick arm of Glendale Lake to the Bater Patch Trailhead. Along the way it connects to Hagaratty Trail. This is a beautiful walk through the woods with great opportunities to see birds and wildlife.\r\n -
Noel Run Connector More Difficult 0.73 miles Noel Run Connector Trail: 0.6 mile, more difficult hiking\r\nThis short connector tail connects Foster Run Trail to the Glendale Riding Trails. During the summer this trail is used primarily for horseback riding, but is also open to hiking and snowmobiling.\r\n -
Hagaratty Trail More Difficult 1.47 miles Hagaratty Trail: 1.5 miles, more difficult hiking \r\nStarts near the Glendale Dam from the Old Glendale Road Trail and follows along Snake Ridge before descending to meet Old Glendale Road Trail at the Bater Patch Trailhead.\r\n -
Muskrat Beach Easiest 0.29 miles Muskrat Beach Trail: 0.5 mile, easiest hiking\r\nThis trail links Troxell Point and Plessinger trails to Muskrat Beach.\r\n -
Forest Trail Easiest 0.35 miles Forest Trail: 0.4 mile, easiest hiking \r\nWatch scampering chipmunks and hear chattering red squirrels while strolling under a canopy of beech, maple and hemlock trees. This short loop is one of the easiest trails in the park.\r\n -
Crooked Run Trail More Difficult 0.70 miles Crooked Run Trail: 0.7 mile, more difficult - Connecting Deer trail to Point trail. This trail runs on the South side of Crooked Run though heavier wooded areas. -
Poems Trail Easiest 0.51 miles Poems Trail: 0.6 mile, easiest hiking\r\nLearn about nature through poetry. Pick up a trail guide at the trailhead and follow this trail and read the poems that correspond with locations along the trail. This is an easy walking trail with many interesting poems about nature.\r\n -
Mcdermott Easiest 0.70 miles McDermott Trail: 0.8 mile, easiest hiking This trail leads from a small parking area along Beaver Valley Road to Bosar Point, the peninsula that separates the Killbuck and Mud Lick fingers of Glendale Lake. The point is a great place to view spring waterfowl. -
Troxell Point Trail More Difficult 2.89 miles Troxell Point Trail: 2.8 miles, more difficult hiking \r\nThis long trail begins at the parking lot along Marina Road near the Pa. Game Commission maintenance building. This trail crosses the length of Haddie Buck Peninsula to Troxell Point. Many trails intersect Troxel Point Trail providing the opportunity for side loops and alternate pathways. \r\n -
Deer Trail More Difficult 0.67 miles Deer Trail: 0.7 mile, easiest hiking\r\n Follow this trail into State Game Land 108 to discover food plots for wildlife. Lucky hikers can see deer or other animals feeding. This trail intersects with Forest Trail.\r\n -
Turkey Ridge Trail More Difficult 0.99 miles Turkey Ridge Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking \r\nThis trail intersects Troxel Point Trail twice and passes through Day Use Area 3. Turkey Ridge Trail passes through a variety of habitats, offering the chance to see a wide variety of animal and bird species. The majority of the trail is relatively flat, making it a good family hike. \r\n -
Headache Hill Connector Easiest 0.40 miles Headache Hill Connector: 0.35 mile, easiest hiking\r\nThis trail connects Point trail to Headache Hill observation area. Utilizes part of service Rd. Nice family hike from Campground. -
Bollinger More Difficult 4.03 miles Bollinger Trail: 4.1 miles, more difficult hiking\r\nThis trail stretches from Pickerel Pond to Glendale Dam, passing Beaverdam Marina, the soccer field at Beaver Valley and intersecting many trails. Mountain bikers, horseback riders and snowmobilers all use the trail. \r\n -
Reed More Difficult 0.59 miles Reed Trail: 0.6 mile, more difficult hiking\r\nThis short trail connects Westrick Trail to Rhody Trail.\r\n -
Hughes More Difficult 0.92 miles Hughes Trail: 0.9 mile, more difficult hiking \r\nThis trail begins in the group tenting area and joins Troxell Point Trail.\r\n -
Westrick More Difficult 0.62 miles Westrick Trail: 0.7 mile, more difficult hiking\r\nThis trail begins near Pavilion 1 at Pickerel Pond, crosses Beaver Valley Road and steadily climbs to Shomo Fields then intersects Herman Fields Trail.\r\n
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