Parker Dam State Park
Open for the season mid-April through mid-December. Maximum stay is 14 nights in summer, 21 nights off-season. Campers must vacate for 48 hours between stays. Reservations available via ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 12:22PM EDT until July 28 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
FFWCTP The National Weather Service in State College has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Blair County in central Pennsylvania... Northeastern Cambria County in central Pennsylvania... Southwestern Clearfield County in central Pennsylvania... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blandburg, Prince Gallitzin State Park, Irvona, Coalport, Westover, Burnside, Glen Hope, Newburg and New Washington.
About
Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre Pennsylvania state park offering old-fashioned charm in the heart of the Allegheny Plateau. The campground features 133 sites ranging from completely shaded to open grassy locations along the eastern shore of a scenic 20-acre lake. Accommodations include 22 full-hookup sites with water, sewer, and electricity; 60 modern electric sites with 30 or 50-amp service; 23 non-electric sites; and 2 tent-only sites. Rustic cabins and organized group tenting areas are also available. Facilities include modern restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, a sanitary dump station, coin-operated laundry, playground, and a seasonal camp store. The campground operates from mid-April through mid-December with a 14-day maximum stay in summer and 21 days off-season. Pets are welcome on designated sites. Beyond camping, the park provides access to swimming, boating on the electric-motor-only lake, fishing, and an extensive trail network including the western trailhead of the 73-mile Quehanna Trail System. The adjacent Moshannon State Forest and 50,000-acre Quehanna Wilderness offer backcountry exploration.
Directions
From I-80 Exit 111, take PA Route 153 North for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Mud Run Road and drive 2.5 miles to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $24 - $114.4 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| parkerdamsp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (814) 765-0630 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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