Bald Eagle State Forest

Open — Open year-round for reservations. State forest roads do not receive winter maintenance and motorized camping access is not guaranteed during winter months. Campfires prohibited March 1 through May 25 unless authorized, and when fire danger is high.

About

Bald Eagle State Forest encompasses 194,602 acres in Snyder, Union, Centre, Mifflin, and Clinton Counties, providing solitude and dark night skies across high, sharp ridges and pristine mountain streams. The forest offers 45 designated roadside campsites for motorized camping, including both pull-off sites and hike-in tent sites accessed via short trails. These are singular, remote sites located along dirt and gravel roads with no developed facilities, hookups, or amenities. Primitive backpack camping is permitted in most areas without a permit for single-night stays, with the Mid State Trail offering excellent backpacking opportunities. All motorized camping requires advance reservations through the Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests system, with stays limited to seven consecutive nights.

Directions

From US-15, take PA-45 W in Lewisburg and continue 17.6 miles to the office on the left. From US-322, take PA-45 E for 39 miles to the office on the right. GPS coordinates: 40°54'26.4" N, 77°12'41.7" W.

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