Established Camping
Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground
Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground, near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, is a serene spot perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. With spacious sites that accommodate tents and RVs, you’ll find a clean and quiet environment ideal for unwinding in nature.
The campground boasts essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and clean bathhouses with showers. Campers appreciate the well-kept facilities and the availability of firewood for those cozy campfire evenings. One visitor noted, “The campground helped me finally convince my fiancé that not all 'campgrounds' are actually waterpark/family fun/RV parking lots.”
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby hiking trails and the picturesque lake, perfect for a refreshing dip when the weather permits. The park also features a playground for kids and historical sites to explore, adding a unique touch to your camping experience. As one camper put it, “It is one of the most peaceful state parks we have been to in PA.”
While the campground is a bit off the beaten path, it’s close enough to State College for a night out if you crave some city life. Just remember, there’s little to no phone service here, so it’s a great chance to disconnect and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground offers a delightful retreat into nature.
Description
Bureau of State Parks
Greenwood Furnace State Park
Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Huntingdon County, historic Greenwood Furnace State Park offers a unique recreational experience. The park is on the western edge of an area of Central Pennsylvania known as the Seven Mountains. It is an area of rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, breathtaking vistas and peaceful solitude. A walk through historic Greenwood Furnace evokes images of the community that flourished here from 1834 to 1904. Greenwood Furnace was a busy industrial complex, with all the noise and dirt of a 19th century ironmaking community. The village throbbed with life: the roaring of furnace stacks, the shouts of the workmen, the hissing of the steam engine, the creaking of wagons loaded with charcoal, and the cast house whistle signaling another pour of molten iron. The furnaces were hot (3,000 degrees Fahrenheit) and cast clouds of smoke and cinders into the air, which rained down on grass, people, livestock and buildings, rendering everything sooty and gray. At night, the fire's red glow lit the sky, probably allowing residents to walk about without lanterns. Greenwood Furnace was a village built around an inferno. The park covers 423 acres, including a six-acre lake, and is surrounded by an 80,000-acre block of Rothrock State Forest. The park office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round, and daily during the summer season.
<u>Alcohol Policy</u>
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Pennsylvania State Parks.
<u>Pavilion</u>
If the pavilion is being reserved for a large event, such as a wedding or relay race, or another business will be providing a service, please contact the park office directly for approval
<u>Pet Policy</u>
Pets are permitted everywhere in the park except in swimming and beach areas and inside buildings
Pets must be on a leash or in a cage and be under control at all times.
Pets must display a license, if required in home state and have a current rabies vaccination.
When using GPS or online directions to navigate to the park, input Greenwood Furnace State Park, as a point of interest. Using only the park address will not work properly.
Location
Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
The entrance to the park is on PA 305; a 10-minute drive west of Belleville or a 35-minute drive southeast of State College.
Address
15795 GREENWOOD ROAD
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Coordinates
40.64600032 N
77.76200082 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 26 min from State College
- 55 min from Altoona
- 1 hr 11 min from Harrisburg
- 1 hr 34 min from Chambersburg
