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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
No specific open or ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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770 Linn Run Road, RECTOR, Pennsylvania, 15677, United States
Hikers and cross-country skiers who want a free, crowd-free base for Wolf Rocks Trail or Spruce Flats Bog will get the most from this place. Winter is the standout season, and the elevation keeps it noticeably cooler than the valleys below all year.
Overnight camping isn't possible here at all, zero sites of any kind, so anyone planning to sleep on-site needs a different park. Navigation to the trailhead is also genuinely confusing, and signage complaints from multiple visitors are worth taking seriously before you drive out
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Laurel Summit State Park is a six-acre picnic area. It offers picnic tables, a pavilion, drinking water, and restrooms. In 1922, Laurel Summit campground had the highest elevation of any public campground in Pennsylvania at 2,739 feet above sea level. The area remained a public camping area until the late 1940s when it was designated a state park picnic area. Laurel Summit is a carry-in/carry-out area. It provides trailhead parking for Forbes State Forest’s Wolf Rocks Trail, Spruce Flats Bog, and access to many of the mountain biking and snowmobile trails in Forbes State Forest.
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Winter delivers the park's most dramatic scenery. Snow covers the bog and rocks, winds sweep the ridgeline, and crowds disappear. Daytime temperatures range from the teens to mid-30s°F, with colder nights. Trails turn icy, winds can be strong, and services are minimal. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures. Summer stays cooler than lower elevations, though the park sometimes sits above valley fog.
Winter described as most dramatic; cross-country skiing and snowmobiling noted.
Laurel Summit State Park provides several basic amenities such as picnic tables, a pavilion, restroom facilities, and access to potable water. It also offers trash facilities and serves as a trailhead parking area for Spruce Flats Bog and Wolf Rocks Trail. However, the park is a carry-in/carry-out area, meaning visitors need to take all their trash with them. Notably, the area is 2,739 feet above sea level, making it cooler than surrounding towns.
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