State: Pennsylvania
Address 1: 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
City: Somerset
Zip: 15501
Phone: 814-445-7725
Open: Open from first Friday in Apr through third Sunday in Oct
Number of Sites: 264
Electric: 149
Camp URL: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelhill.aspx
Full Hook: Yes
Laurel Hill State Park consists of 3,935 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park. Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands. A trail system invites visitors to hike and explore the park and observe the diversity of plants and wildlife. Hemlock Trail passes through a beautiful stand of old growth hemlocks.
Camping: There are 264 campsites, 149 have electric hook-ups. The campground has flush toilets, hot showers, sanitary dumping stations and drinking water. Pets are permitted in designated sites. Please follow all pet camping rules. Pets are permitted on designated sites.
One walled tent is available for rent. The tent sleeps six people and has a refrigerator, bunk beds with mattresses and electricity. Campers must bring bedding, camping stove, and cooking and eating utensils.
The campground is open from the first Friday in April and closes the third Sunday in October. Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons, including one responsible individual 18 years of age or older. The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive nights.
Qualified, organized adult and youth groups may use the 120-person capacity area. This area is open year-round and has limited facilities with vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings and picnic tables. Reservations are required. Youth groups must have one adult leader for each 10 youths. Trailers are prohibited. Groups must submit a roster. Fires can only be made in designated locations. Standing timber cannot be cut.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Picnicking – Swimming – Boating – Fishing – Hunting – Wildlife Watching – Snowshoeing – Sledding – Snowmobiling – Ice Fishing – Organized Group Cabin Camps – Organized Group Tenting – Laurel Hill Lodge – Camping Cottages – Camping