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Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Address 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA, United States
Phone +1 717-486-7174
Hours 8:00am-9:00pm
Website www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/pinegrovefurnace/index.htm
Categories State Park, Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
Rating 4.6 25 reviews
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Pine Grove Furnace State Park reviews

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windy
December 26, 2019 6:19 am

We were here for fall festival. Small festival hand some hands on activities and demonstrations. Looked to be a very nice campground with very large cement tent pads something we haven't seen in alot of the state parks we visited. Well tended park with small beach and small lake. The Appalachian trail museum sits in park.

arjun
December 24, 2019 7:28 pm

Loved our campsite and the hike to the overlook. I would say it was about 5-6 miles on the easier side and the views were great from the overlook. The bathrooms were really clean.

Willow
November 27, 2019 10:35 pm

Pretty nice park, lots of places to walk. Great in the colder months when there aren't as many people. There is a small beach on the small lake, but it is as I said, small. Several restrooms available. Several parking lots, which is nice. Access to the stream in multiple places off of the trails, which is great if you have a dog who loves to swim or play in the water. There is also a nice big grassy area. Good amount of picnic tables and picnic areas, and at least one Pavillion which is handicap accessible.

Tim
November 27, 2019 8:42 am

Great place to go and take the family hang out for the day have a picnic go swimming maybe a hike or a bike ride. Every one of the information is very helpful the Museum's of quite interesting. Very full of History.

Finbarr
November 18, 2019 8:48 am

Great place to run around, trails in good condition, well marked, until I tried to go off trail, good times. Toilets and drinking water available too.

Noah
November 14, 2019 12:43 pm

Been around the park for years. Fun, scenic slice of PA woodland. Great trails, recommend Pole Steeple. The lakes are also fantastic for some light boating and fishing. Some of my best weekends were in one of the cabins there, would recommend buying one if you are a frequent visitor. Don't visit as often as I used to, but I normally like it.

Main complaint is DCNR. They seem to have a weird contempt for parkgoers that is just outright toxic, regardless of whether anyone has done anything wrong.

Clay
February 12, 2019 9:37 am

Great place for hiking, personal events, and has two free lakes with snack shack, swimming and boat rentals a few miles away.

Daria
January 25, 2019 5:06 am

I have been coming here since I was a kid. It's a gorgeous place to picnic, fish, hike, or splash in the lake.

Kate
December 21, 2018 2:33 pm

Fuller lake is my spiritual oasis. I believe it is one of the best little hideaways ever in Central Pennsylvania. I leave its water feeling renewed in body and spirit. It is clean and calm. People are always delightful that visit.

Peter
December 09, 2018 3:54 am

Really fun area to go explore. Easily hiked as a day hike, but we decided to do some BC camping along the AT here, it was a ton of fun!

Lester
December 06, 2018 11:55 am

The campground is very nice with one BIG drawback, subpar electric! We camp across the USA and use a surge protector to protect our electric system and appliances. We understood when here over Memorial Day and park was full of campers running AC. This trip again full for Fall Festival, it's cold and must be lots of heating but protect your electric!

Aileen
December 06, 2018 11:27 am

Beautiful park. Nice lake and hiking trails. Great fall festival. Have camped there for years, however campground host on this visit was overbearing and rude. Filed a complaint at the park office, will try one more visit and if it happens again, will camp at Caledonia State Park in the future.

Marylandcowboy
December 05, 2018 3:58 am

Great park, just wish cell phone service was better. If you had an emergency that could be a problem getting help to you.

Steve
November 13, 2018 3:33 am

One of the best state parks in Pennsylvania. The predominantly pine forest is unique in this part of the state. Great trails. The annual Hairy Hand around Halloween has been a family favorite. The Appalachian Trail runs through the park and recently the ATC opened a small museum devoted to the trail. The park is a great blend of nature and local history as a former location of an iron ore forge.

Mary
November 07, 2018 1:16 pm

Wonderful get away, and even found a campsite in the state park big enough for our fifth wheel camper. Spacious sites, privacy, and surprisingly quiet, even on a holiday weekend! We will definitely be back!

L Bitner
October 20, 2018 1:21 am

Fuller lake is beautiful. Restrooms, concession stand, places for tail gating and having picnics, playground for the kids, and lots of shade.

Michael
October 14, 2018 9:57 pm

Fuller lake, cold water on hot summer days. A nice white sand beach with lots of space for the whole family. Pavilions available and charcoal grills built in. They also have nice bathrooms, with shower. A small concession stand. Ample parking. All wooded sourounding. But be ware first come first serve.

Josh
October 09, 2018 2:26 pm

Swimming, barbecuing, hiking, biking, camping, canoeing. Many things to do here & its a beautiful place, check it out for yourself.

TA Last
October 07, 2018 7:14 pm

Nice secluded campground with good spacing and trees between most sites. Newly renovated showerhouse. Firewood on site for $5 a bundle. Better price than most. Camp Host Garry was great. Gave helpful suggestions for the area. Would return without hesitation. 30 amp service.

Kayla
October 01, 2018 9:18 pm

Grew up here. Fuller lake will always be a 2nd home to me. The new renovations with running water is so appreciated! My memories from the 90s will always leave me the memory of the porter pottys!

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