Bald Eagle

BALD EAGLE STATE PARK EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 41 32 53 51 54 31 To Mill Hall te rli ne 59 e 29 26 a rd H ow 28 Jos 26 N d. 13 12 To I-80 Exit 158, Bellefonte 14 Ja 10 7 R 3 2 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 FEET PA RK BO U A ND ck s v on H ler ub ge id . Rd To I-80 Exit 161, Bellefonte 26 5 nt il Rev. 3/16 d After Hours Loop Posting Report Park R 22 20 17 16 15 150 N 11 8 4 Sa Pa r k Roa Host Rustic Area of Main Map Saye r s eph Foster Tr . Rd 21 18 64 re e lin l ai ide 23 27 62 D iv 25 24 e Slid Lo g 19 Tr a i l Park Office 1 To PA 26 BALD EAGLE STATE PARK 6 70 Va n op ic Lo Tr a Rust Par kin Fi 9 RY 67 A ND Extra Car 65 RY g K B PA R OU 66 K B DA 69 PA R N OU Tr a i l 68 Lak e esid Bald 61 RR 63 Nitt & a ny le Ea g La ke Sanitary Dump Station 150 rov sG n ck S c he Ro ad Wa Recycling/Trash es Sit p am 8 t C –5 Pe 30 30 57 Restrooms 33 55 56 58 Water 39 GPS DD: Lat. 41.01860 Long. -77.64004 37 Pet Camping 38 Path or Trail 50 35 Tent Platform el 36 Parking Lot 46 Pull-thru Site F r 43 45 One-way Road te os e 34 Walk-in Site—Tents Only Tenters may occupy RV sites when all walk-in sites are filled. sid il 49 Paved Road h ke rs 52 Campsite Jo p se e La 48 LEGEND y Sa e 47 Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). k La 10' x 10' to 14' x 14' Tent Platforms il ra e T 40 Campground 911 Address 1 Rustic Loop Howard, PA 16841 814-625-2775 Tr a sid La ke 44 Park Office 149 Main Park Road Howard, PA 16841 814-625-2775 20' to 48' Tun n Rustic Campground Camping Pad Lengths 42 Campground opens the first Friday in May and closes the third Sunday in October. RY i l le Roa d 80 220 Rustic Campground This campground has vault toilets and no showers, perfect for campers who like a rustic experience. There are 35 campsites for tents and 35 camping vehicle campsites. The tent camping sites are walkins and are about 75 feet from the road. A sanitary dump station is available for camping vehicle use. This campground is four miles from the beach, park office, and boat rental on the eastern side of the lake. Pets Pets are permitted on all sites in Section G and at designated campsites in section A and C. Please contact the park office or contact station for guidelines for pets. Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all overnight areas, except for the facilities involved in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets. Camping Season This campground opens in May and closes 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 at the contact station or 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. 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 Rustic Campground Bald Eagle State Park 1 Rustic Loop Howard, PA 16841 GPS DD: Lat. 41.0186 Long. -77.64 814-625-2775 email: baldeaglesp@pa.gov www.visitPAparks.com