Bald Eagle State Forest
Open for camping. Check-in and check-out is 3:00 PM. Campfires are not permitted when fire danger is high, very high, or extreme, and from March 1 through May 25 unless authorized. Seven-night maximum stay.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 10:44AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today, Thursday and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 10:44AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today, Thursday and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
About
Named for the famous Native American Chief Bald Eagle, this 194,602-acre state forest spans five counties (Snyder, Union, Centre, Mifflin, and Clinton) in central Pennsylvania. The terrain features sharp ridges reaching 2,300 feet elevation, mountain streams, and old-growth forest tracts. The forest is managed as a working forest with timber harvesting and is dual certified under FSC and SFI standards. The 45 designated roadside campsites are singular, remote locations along dirt and gravel state forest roads. Sites may be simple pull-offs or have short driveways, and can accommodate tents, small RVs, or trailers. Hike-in roadside campsites are also available, requiring a short walk from designated parking. There are no developed facilities, electric hookups, dump stations, or trash disposal on state forest land. Backpack camping is permitted throughout most of the forest without a permit if staying one night per location. Backpackers may not camp in Natural Areas, within 200 feet of roads, 25 feet of trails, or 100 feet of streams. Reservations can be made up to eleven months in advance through Reserve America, with a seven-night maximum stay.
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| fd07@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (570) 922-3344 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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