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The Parks at a Glance
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This overview of the three parks in the Laurel Hill Complex is your quick reference to the main
attractions at each of the parks.
The official DCNR website for each park may be reached by clicking the links below.
Disclaimer: This page is meant only as a summary of amenities at
each of the parks in the Laurel Hill Complex and does not include
advisories, warnings, closures, or other time-sensitive information.
Please check the official park pages by clicking on the
appropriate park names below for the latest advisories and other
information. The Friends assume no liability for errors or
omissions. This site is not sponsored or endorsed by the
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Camping:
35 pet-friendly sites *
9 cabins (one accessible)
* Kooser Campground is undergoing an rehabilitation project
in 2008 and 2009. For 2009, 12 sites are open. All campsites
will be open for the 2010 season. Please check with the park office
or reservation center for details.
Hiking:
Kincora Trail
Cross-country skiing:
Five-mile groomed loop trail
Swimming:
Kooser Beach (350-foot open-swim beach)
Picnicking:
370 picnic tables
Mighty Oak Pavilion with electricity
Hunting and fishing:
Kooser Lake (trout, bass, bluegill)
No hunting permitted in the park
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Camping:
262 sites (many with electricity, three accessible sites)
8 cottages (all accessible)
Organized group tenting: three sites with 40-person capacity each
Organized group camps: five camps that sleep 124-150 people
Laurel Hill Lodge: sleeps 14
Hiking:
12 miles of trails of varying difficulty
Swimming:
Laurel Hill Beach (1200-foot open-swim, accessible beach)
Picnicking:
Over 500 picnic tables
Three picnic areas, each with different attractions
Five pavilions (all have electricity)
Hunting and fishing:
Laurel Hill Lake (boating permitted--electric motors only)
Bass, trout, catfish, sucker, bluegill, perch, crappie, sunfish, pike
2100 acres open to hunting in season
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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail:
70-mile trail from Ohiopyle to Seward (near Johnstown)
Eight shelter areas; overnight registration is mandatory
Hunting:
Permitted in certain areas.
Snowmobiling:
A trail system of over 70 miles
Covers both state park and state forest lands
Snowmobiles not permitted on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Cross-country skiing:
35 miles of trails available
Also, there is a 20-mile ski touring concession, operated by Riversport,
with the involvement of the
Pennsylvania Cross-Country Skiers' Association..
This area is located near the PA 653 parking area.
* Fee is required for use of these trails
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