Greenwood Furnace State Park

State: Pennsylvania

Address 1: 15795 Greenwood Road

City: Huntingdon

Zip: 16652

Phone: 814-667-1800

Open: Open from early Apr through mid Dec

Number of Sites: 50

Camp URL: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/greenwoodfurnace.aspx

Full Hook: Yes

Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Huntingdon County, historic Greenwood Furnace State Park offers a unique recreational experience. The park is on the western edge of an area of Central Pennsylvania known as the Seven Mountains. It is an area of rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, breathtaking vistas and peaceful solitude.

The park covers 423 acres, including a six-acre lake, and is surrounded by an 80,000-acre block of Rothrock State Forest. The park office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round, and daily during the summer season.

Camping: modern sites, some with electricity
Forty-nine (49) tent and trailer campsites and two walk-in sites are open from the second Friday in April until the end of October. Forty-four (44) campsites have either 30 or 50 amp electric hookups. A washhouse has flush toilets, hot showers and dishwashing sinks. Pets are permitted at designated campsites. Pets are permitted on designated sites.

Trailers and motor homes may use a convenient, sanitary dump station at the campground entrance. The maximum stay is 14 days during the summer season and 21 days during the off-season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours between stays.

Recreational Opportunities

Hiking – Picnicking – Swimming – Fishing – Hunting – Orienteering – Wildlife Watching – Winter Activities – Camping