Poe Valley State Park
Open for the season mid-April through early December. Construction for campsite electrification begins October 19, 2026, with weekday noise expected 8 AM to 4 PM.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:13AM 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 109. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 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 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 2 at 3:13AM 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 109. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 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 and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
About
Poe Valley State Park is a 620-acre retreat nestled in a rugged mountain valley in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The park centers around the 25-acre Poe Lake and is completely surrounded by the vast 198,000-acre Bald Eagle State Forest. No entirely paved road leads to the park, creating a truly remote camping experience that rewards those willing to navigate the gravel forest roads. The campground offers 45 sites for tents, trailers, and motorhomes, with 27 sites featuring 50-amp electric service. All sites are wooded and within walking distance of park facilities. Four camping cottages are also available, including one deluxe cottage with kitchen facilities. Amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers, drinking water, and a sanitary dump station. Activities at the park include fishing and swimming in Poe Lake, hiking on connecting trails through the state forest, and boating with rentals available on-site. The surrounding forest provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and hunting in season. Cell service is unreliable throughout the area, so visitors should download maps before arrival.
Directions
From Potters Mills: east on US 322 for 1.5 miles, then follow marked forest roads for 10 miles. From Millheim: west on PA 45 for 1.5 miles, then south 12 miles on signed roads. No entirely paved road leads to the park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $56.7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| poevalleysp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (814) 349-2460 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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