Greenwood Furnace State Park, managed by Pennsylvania's Bureau of State Parks, sits in a forested stretch of central Pennsylvania where the old iron-furnace history of the region is still visible on the grounds. The campground runs from the second Friday in April through mid-November, with sites ranging from $24 to $33 per night depending on hookup configuration. RVs up to 35 feet can access full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, while tent campers can choose from standard drive-in sites or two walk-in sites set slightly apart from the main loops.
Campsites are well spaced, and the upper loop in particular provides noticeable separation between neighbors. Several reviewers point out that not all sites are level, and low spots can collect standing water after heavy rain, so site selection matters. Cell service is essentially absent at the campground itself. Ann P. notes "hearing screech owls at night" as a highlight, and the low light pollution makes the night sky worth watching. The shower house and bathrooms draw consistent praise for cleanliness, and drinking water spigots appear at multiple locations throughout the loops, which is not a given at every state park facility.
The park has a lake with a swimming area, a sand volleyball court, a playground, and a historical blacksmith shop. A compass course available through the ranger station gives families something structured to do on foot. The campground sits close to Rothrock State Forest, which puts mountain bikers within less than a mile of trails connecting to the IMBA-recognized Coopers Gap loop. Firewood and ice are available for purchase at the entrance on a self-serve basis.
One practical note: the walk-in sites sit below PA Route 305, and road noise becomes more noticeable after dawn as traffic builds. The beach and picnic area are across that same state road, so crossing it is part of the routine for anyone using the lake. Reservations are accepted, and the campground does fill on summer weekends. Pets are allowed. For a different setup in the area, Penn Roosevelt State Park Campground is roughly six miles northeast and worth comparing for those who want a smaller, more rustic option.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGreenwood Furnace State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Belleville
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 26 min from State College, PA
- 55 min from Altoona, PA
- 1 hr 11 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 1 hr 34 min from Chambersburg, PA
