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McCalls Dam State Park
The sound of White Deer Creek pervades the quiet, remote McCalls Dam Park. Majestic pines, hemlocks, maples and oaks reach for the sky around the small picnic area. Bald Eagle State Forest surrounds the 8-acre McCalls Dam State Park. |
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Park Advisories
| 8/5/2008 9:16:00 AM | Firewood Advisory: Invasive Beetles found in Firewood Threaten Forests! Before bringing firewood to a Pennsylvania State Park, please read the information in the linked page about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania and all of North America. Firewood Advisory |
| 11/1/2005 12:40:00 PM | Due to budgetary restrictions and minimal use the Group Tenting Area has been be closed until further notice. |
Directions
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McCalls Dam State Park is in the extreme east end of Centre County. It can be reached by traveling McCalls Dam state forest road, which links PA 192 at R. B. Winter State Park and PA 880 at Eastville. |
Recreational Opportunities
McCalls Dam State Park participates in a carry-in/carry-out trash disposal program for small parks. There are no trash collection or recycling facilities. Visitors are asked to limit the amount of disposable items brought to the park and to take all trash, garbage, and recyclables home.
Picnicking: The small picnic area next to White Deer Creek has tables, a few charcoal grills and a rustic restroom.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks:
888-PA-PARKS (voice)
888-537-7294 (TTY)
711 (AT&T Relay Services)
History
In 1850, an early settler built a dam on White Deer Creek to provide power to his large sawmill and shingle mill. Sixteen years later the dam was repaired and used as the second of a series of splash dams, used to float white pine logs to the Susquehanna River and the extensive sawmills at Watsontown. Although the dam is gone, Johnny McCall and his dam will always be remembered because of McCalls Dam State Park.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby state parks are R. B. Winter and Sand Bridge.
For information on nearby attractions, contact the Centre County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
In an Emergency
Contact a park employee or dial 911.
For directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin boards or at the park office.
Nearest Hospital:
Evangelical Community Hospital
One Hospital Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-522-2000
For More Information Contact
McCalls Dam State Park
c/o R.B. Winter
Mifflinburg, PA 17844-9656
570-966-1455
Manager: Bob Deffner
E-mail: rbwintersp@state.pa.us
An equal opportunity employer
Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for state park information and reservations.
