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Prince Gallitzin State Park
The 7,335-acre Prince Gallitzin State Park is in the scenic Allegheny Plateau Region of Pennsylvania. Large portions of the park can be seen from several easily accessible vistas. The major attractions to the park are the 1,635-acre Glendale Lake with 26 miles of shoreline and the large campground. |
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Directions - Weather - Recreation - Hiking - Winter Activities - Winter Report - Environmental Education - Calendar of Events - Accessibility - History - Wildlife Watching - Nearby Attractions - Volunteers - Rules and Regulations - In an Emergency - Contact Us - Downloadables and Maps
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 |
Directions
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Prince Gallitzin State Park is in northern Cambria County and is reached by PA 36 and 53 and US 22 and 219. From US 219, at Carrolltown turn onto SR 4015. At Patton, take US 36 east to Glendale Lake Road. From US 22, Cresson Exit, follow PA 53 north. From PA 53, turn at either Frugality or Flinton. At Frugality, following State Park Drive/Marina Road will take you into the major day use areas of the park. From Flinton, Beaver Valley Road will also take you into the park and is a more direct route to the campground. From I-99, Exit 32, follow PA 36 north, turn left at Ashville onto PA 53 north. |
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking - Biking - Trail Biking - Horseback Riding - Picnicking - Swimming - Boating - Fishing - Hunting - Wildlife Watching - Cross-country Skiing - Snowmobiling - Ice Fishing - Iceboating - Organized Group Tenting - Cabins - Camping Cottages - Camping
Boating: up to 20 hp motors permitted
The 1,635-acre Glendale Lake has nine public boat launching areas conveniently located throughout the park, along with three public mooring facilities for sailboats, pontoon boats and runabouts. Marina slips are available at Beaver Valley and at Prince Gallitzin marinas. A watercraft concession and marina provides various services, including: watercraft rentals, lake tours, repairs to boats and motors, and the sale of fuel.
Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
For complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site. www.fish.state.pa.us
Visit the U. S. Geological Survey Web site for the water level of Glendale Lake. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv/?site_no=01541340&PARAmeter_cd=00062
Hunting and Firearms: About 5,900 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey and small game.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp.
For complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site. www.pgc.state.pa.us
Picnicking: Picnic tables are available throughout the park. The vast majority of these are adjacent to the swimming area in Muskrat Beaches 1, 2 and 3. Five picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. 
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Hiking: Complete information on hiking trails in on the trails page.
Horseback Riding: A horseback riding area is in the southeast corner of the park.
Biking: All bicyclists may use park roads open to public travel. Campers may cycle the 2.3-mile multi-use trail around the perimeter of the campground. For an around-the-park road tour, go to www.theAlleghenies.com. Follow the link to Cycling, Cycling on Road, Choose a Tour, Marina Mania tour.
Trail Biking: In the northern part of the park, the 20-mile snowmobile trail network is open for mountain biking and hiking. Bikers should follow the rules of the road and common courtesies.
For more information on mountain biking, contact the park office or www.theAlleghenies.com. Follow the link to Mountain Biking, Choose a Tour, Killbuck Run tour. The Web site has maps, que sheets and additional information.
Fishing: The 1,635-acre Glendale Lake is a warm-water fishery with bass, pike and muskellunge as the most common game fish. There is also a good population of panfish that includes crappie, bluegill and perch. Killbuck Run is stocked with trout. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site. www.fish.state.pa.us |
Visit the U. S. Geological Survey Web site for the water level of Glendale Lake. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/uv/?site_no=01541340&PARAmeter_cd=00062
Swimming: Muskrat beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming. A food concession, modern bathhouses, dressing rooms, volleyball courts and a large picnic area are in and around the swimming area.
Stay the Night
Camping: modern sites, some with electricity Explore the campground map. Pets are allowed in designated campsites. Explore pets in campgrounds for more information. Explore camping for more information. |
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Free Camping for Campground Hosts: five to seven host positions in the modern campgroundThe campground host sites have amenities that include 50-amp electric service and water and sewer hookup. The Crooked Run Campground has host sites on each of seven main loops that have 43 to 84 campsites each. Each loop has it’s own washhouse. The host is required to assist park personnel for 40 hours per week with a two-week minimum stay. On the loop or loops assigned, host responsibilities include light maintenance tasks at campsites, litter pickup, evening checks of washhouses, and promoting good public relations with campers. Some loops are closed seasonally, reducing the number of hosts needed in the spring and fall. Contact the park office for additional information and availability.
Camping Cottages: Five cottages sleep five to seven people and have wooden floors, windows, electric heat, porch, picnic table, fire ring and electric lights and outlets.
Cabins: Ten modern cabins are for rent year-round. Cabins are furnished and have a living area, kitchen/dining area, shower room, and two or three bedrooms. Two bedroom cabins sleep six people (one double bed and two bunks), while three bedroom cabins sleep eight people (one double bed and three bunks).
Explore the cabin map.
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Organized Group Tenting: A rustic tenting area may be reserved by organized adult and youth groups from Memorial Day weekend through October. There are picnic tables, restrooms and drinking water.
Explore organized group tenting for more information.
Winter Activities
Explore the Winter Report for current snow and ice depths.
Cross-country Skiing: Seven miles of marked trails are available for this popular wintertime activity.
Snowmobiling: Registered snowmobiles may use the 20-mile trail network. Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails and roads from the day following the last deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting.
Ice Fishing: The 1,635-acre Glendale Lake is popular for ice fishing. Common species caught through the ice are perch, walleye, pike and crappies. Ice thickness is not monitored. For your safety, be sure the ice is four inches thick and carry safety equipment.
Iceboating: Iceboats must display a state park launch permit.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
An environmental education specialist offers programs spring through autumn. Summer activities include nature hikes, pontoon and kayak lake tours, and evening programs that are conducted on a scheduled basis. Other activities include educational studies that explore various aspects of the environment. Environmental education and interpretive services are offered to private and public schools, community organizations, scouting groups and park visitors.
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of events from today forward.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
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)
Wildlife Watching
The diverse habitats of Prince Gallitzin State Park provide great opportunities for viewing wildlife. Please observe wildlife from a distance and do not feed wildlife.
The 1,635-acre Glendale Lake, with its 26 miles of shoreline, is home to many species of fish, birds and animals. Wyerough Branch and the upper reaches of Slatelick and Mudlick branches are covered in wetland plants and are good places to see ducks, herons and rails. In the spring and fall, waterfowl stop at the lake to rest on their migrations north and south.
The forests of the park are excellent for seeing many species of birds, especially warblers and vireos.
The fields in the park are excellent for seeing butterflies. Prince Gallitzin State Park, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, has begun to enhance the Headache Hill area to improve wildlife diversity and create wildlife viewing areas.
Prince Gallitzin State Park recently began eliminating invasive species. These non-native species often proliferate explosively, quickly taking over and excluding native species, which lessens the diversity in an area. The targeted species for removal are autumn olive, multiflora rose and Tartarian honeysuckle. Although these invasive species do provide habitat for some animals, diverse native plants provide better habitat for a wider range of animals. The park has begun removing the invasive species, tilling the ground and planting native grasses and wildflowers which will provide a more natural habitat for a greater variety of wildlife.
Feeding wildlife is prohibited. When animals become dependent on humans for food, this brings animals and humans into close contact which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. Human food is often of little nutritional value to animals and can make animals sick and unhealthy.
Osprey: Prince Gallitzin State Park has begun a four-year project to help initiate the nesting of ospreys in the park from early July to August. Volunteers raise osprey chicks for release to the wild. In order to keep the osprey “wild,” human interaction must be kept to a minimum. Therefore, the immediate area around the hacking site has been posted “No Trespassing” which will be strictly enforced. An observation platform has been constructed a short distance away from the hacking tower. Visitors interested in observing the birds may park in the lower parking lot of the Killbuck Mooring and Launch Area (the sailboat area) and walk the mowed trail that follows the lake shoreline to the observation platform. Binoculars and spotting scopes are recommended for enhanced viewing. Explore the Osprey page for more information. |
Nearby Attractions
For information on nearby attractions, contact; the Johnstown and Cambria County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-237-8590, www.visitjohnstownpa.com
Rock Run Recreation Area: This 6,000-acre park has over 50 miles of trails for dirt bikes and four-wheelers. www.rockrunrecreation.com
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:
Miners Hospital
290 Haida Avenue
Hastings, PA 16646
814-247-3100
For More Information Contact
Prince Gallitzin State Park
966 Marina Road
Patton, PA 16668-6317
814-674-1000
Manager: Dan Bickel
E-mail: princegallitzinsp@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.
