Prince Gallitzin State Park

Open — The campground opens in mid-April and closes in late October. Modern cabins are available for reservation year-round. The park itself is open daily, sunrise to sunset.

About

Prince Gallitzin State Park campground is nestled in the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau along the shores of Glendale Lake, a sprawling 1,635-acre lake with 26 miles of scenic shoreline. The large 398-site campground accommodates tents and RVs with a variety of options including 53 full hookup sites with sewer, water, and electricity, 165 modern electric sites, and 173 modern non-electric sites. Many sites are paved to accommodate larger rigs. The campground is well-equipped with modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, a camp store with coin-operated laundry, sanitary dump stations, and fee-based Wi-Fi in the Crooked Run area. The campground is organized into seven main loops, each with its own shower house. Recreational facilities include a swimming beach within the campground, boat mooring areas, boat rentals, and playgrounds. The park's location provides access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and wildlife viewing in diverse habitats that serve as important migratory stopover points. In addition to traditional campsites, the park offers 10 modern cabins available year-round with full amenities including kitchens, bathrooms, heating, and air conditioning. Five seasonal camping cottages with electric heat and nearby shower facilities are also available. The park office provides full services and can be reached at the marina location on the eastern side of Glendale Lake.

Directions

From US-219 at Carrolltown, turn onto Carroll Road toward Patton. At the light in Patton, turn right. After passing Sheetz, take the third left onto Glendale Lake Road. Follow approximately 3 miles and turn left onto Beaver Valley Road for the campground.

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