Bald Eagle

BALD EAGLE STATE PARK To Mill Hall 150 nch Lau at o B Area of Main Map a rd H ow La ke e To Hunter Run West Launch Park Office D iv Sa ye rs N Park Office 149 Main Park Road Howard, PA 16841 814-625-2775 150 rov sG n ck S c he Ro ad Russell P. Letterman Campground (Modern) . Rd il p h ide Jo se st Lau i Tra l N Path or Trail GPS DD: Lat. 41.03560 Long. -77.64707 87 38 53 51 93 94 63 50 l Tra i 52 dge 70 68 ra i l Oak T 9 Bri 72 69 67 27 Bluegill 25 400 FEET 23 300 22 200 i ne te P p Loo 100 W hi 0 20 17 15 100 Campground opens the second Friday in April and closes in mid-December. S wa m p 26 24 21 18 16 13 Rev. 3/16 74 28 14 11 To Marina, Beach 31 30 OAK LOOP 29 12 10 8 59 32 66 42 33 60 58 45 4 6 7 47 Visitor and Second Vehicle Parking 48 5 46 49 3 2 40 44 Host 1 2 73 ot 34 76 75 Fo 35 SYCAMORE LOOP (All are Pet Camping Sites) 1 78 77 71 A 41 43 To Park Office 79 Host B 61 39 Extra Car Parking 101 36 37 ch 86 t We s One-way Road 3 heater Amphit andking r a ra C Par Ext 80 81 90 Laun ad 88 91 Paved Road H 92 Yurt Ro 98 Sanitary Dump Station R 80 220 89 97 Deluxe Camping Cottage 99 Camping Cottage Recycling/Trash 0 Amphitheater 10 Non-Electric Site To I-80 Exit 161, Bellefonte 26 so d 96 ADA Accessible ck Roa ler ub e idg . Rd Full Service: Sewer, Water and Electric Ja le 82 Showerhouse/ Restroom il nv 83 Electric Site-30 Amp To I-80 Exit 158, Bellefonte 84 Gate 64 Water 65 Electric Site-50 Amp 62 Parking Lot 26 95 Pet Camping Sh Contact Station 150 85 rik e Tra LEGEND r F o ste We BALD EAGLE STATE PARK nch EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Camping Pad Lengths 45' to 50' Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). Russell P. Letterman Campground This modern campground has 97 sites and is in the main park area. It is within easy walking distance of the beach, marina, and other park facilities. It features paved camping spurs, showers, full service hookups, and a sanitary dump station. About 85% of the campsites have electric hookups and two sites can accommodate people with disabilities. Pets Pets are permitted at designated campsites in this campground. Please contact the park office for guidelines for pets. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight areas, except the campgrounds and lodging facilities involved in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. Camping Season This campground opens in April and closes in December and may not have shower facilities available after the third Sunday in October. Reserving a Site Most campsites in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving after noon should check near the campground entrance for instructions. Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit cards, or personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks, or Pennsylvania State Parks Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received by the Bureau within ten days of making the reservation. For reservations visit www.visitPAparks.com, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays. Campsite Issuing Advance reservations are available for almost all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is unavailable, read posted instructions, check the site availability listing, and then proceed to an available site and set up. The appropriate fee must be paid to a park employee or deposited in a supplied honor system envelope before setting up on a campsite. Changes and Cancellations Cancellations, changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and can be made prior to arrival by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, EST, or by visiting the website at: http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival must be processed through the state park. For complete information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change Policy at the website noted above. Access for People with Disabilities If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. Protect and Preserve Our Campgrounds Please be familiar with all state park rules and especially the following rules and regulations. Maximum Camping Period Campers may stay in a state park campground for up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campers may camp for 21 consecutive nights during the remainder of the year. Maximum Number of People Per Site Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons per site. Anyone renting a campsite must be 18 years of age or older and must be present at the campsite. Motor Vehicles Only one car per campsite is allowed unless otherwise posted. Park only in designated areas. Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks. Check-in/Check-out Time Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Campsites must be vacated by 3:00 PM. Camping cottages and yurts must be vacated by 10:00 AM. Visitors, Quiet Hours and Noise Visitors are welcome to campsites from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Campers must not disturb the sleep of others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Electric generators that create excessive noise are prohibited. Fires Fires are permitted only in provided fire rings or grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted. Please be careful with fire. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving the campsite. Firewood Firewood is not provided. Cutting live trees or standing trees and the operation of chainsaws are prohibited. Firewood Advisory Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and diseases that threaten park resources and the health of our forests. Campers should use local firewood. Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood - Burn It! Handwashing Handwashing and dishwashing are permitted only where appropriate facilities are available. Handwashing and dishwashing are prohibited at water spigots, hand pumps, springs, lakes, and streams. Hunting Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner’s vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. 9/17 Printed on Recycled Paper Bald Eagle State Park Russell P. Letterman Campground Bald Eagle State Park Office 149 Main Park Road Howard, PA 16841 814-625-2775 GPS DD: Lat. 41.03464 Long. -77.65112 email: baldeaglesp@pa.gov www.visitPAparks.com