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From US 219: at Carrolltown turn onto SR 4015. At Patton, take PA 36 east to Glendale Lake Road. 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 right at Ashville onto PA 53 north
General Description: The 6,249-acre Prince Gallitzin State Park is located in the scenic Allegheny Plateau Region of Pennsylvania. Activities center on and around the large 1,600-acre Glendale Lake. The park's diverse habitat provide great opportunities for viewing wildlife. Glendale Lake, with its 26 miles of shoreline, is home to many species of fish, birds and animals. The park fields are excellent for viewing butterflies. The entire park is family oriented. Children are everywhere and are seen biking on park roadways and trails. An environmental education specialist offers programs spring through autumn. Summer activities include nature hikes and evening programs that are conducted on a scheduled basis and especially tailored for children. Other recreational facilities include public boat launching areas, picnic tables, sand beaches, a food concession, modern bathhouses and dressing rooms. A watercraft concession and marina provides marina slips, watercraft rentals, repairs to boats and motors, and the sale of fuel. The popular shaded campground is located on a peninsula of the lake and offers a camp store with coin-operated laundry, guarded swimming beach, dock, boat mooring area, boat rental, playgrounds, paved sites, showers, flush toilets and more.
The Trails: 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. In the east end of the campground, there is a children's bicycle course at the east end of the campground. The oval dirt trail with mounds and dips called "The Humps-n-Bumps" is an attractive fun place for kids to hone their bike riding skills while avoiding conflicts with automobiles on the roadways. Helmets are required for all riders. Parental supervision is required for young children. Trail Access: follow signs from Carrolltown off Route 219. You'll pass Crooked Run Campground (SR1021) and there will be parking at Pavilion #1 on the right. In the northern part of the park, the 20 mile snowmobile trail is open for mountain biking and hiking. The Killbuck Run Trails wind through the beautiful Prince Gallatzin State Park. The trails are not technical and a few downed trees make it fun. Riders of all ability levels will enjoy these trails. A tornado once went through this park in the Gates Ridge area.
Nearby: Known for its railroads, the Allegheny region is home to the Horseshoe Curve Visitor Center, Gallitzin Tunnels Park, Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, and The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
For more information: Prince Gallitzin State Park
Phone: (814)
674-1000
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