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Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$1 - $5/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
35 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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943 GLADES PIKE, SOMERSET, Pennsylvania, 15501, United States
Anglers and fall foliage hunters who can grab an outer-loop site or cabin will get the most out of this place. Rainbow trout fill Kooser Lake and Kooser Run, the hardwoods peak mid-September through November, and the cabins run immaculate at a price that's hard to argue with.
Highway noise audible from every site is the dealbreaker reviewers keep circling back to. Bring earplugs or this'll grind on you. Also: no swimming in the lake, site 24 drains badly after rain, and inner-loop sites sit close enough together to feel like a parking lot.
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Mid-September through mid-November is the standout window. Daytime highs range from 45–60°F, nights drop into the 25–40°F range, and hardwood color hits its peak. Trout fishing picks up as fish feed before winter. Weekends around peak color get crowded. Be aware of fall hunting periods in adjacent state forest land and wear blaze orange if you hike off park property. Winter brings moderate snowfall; the park stays open year-round but expect cold conditions at this elevation.
Mid-Sept–mid-Nov peak window; standout fall foliage and active trout feeding noted in reviews.
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The amenities at Kooser State Park cater to campers seeking a peaceful and family-oriented experience. The park features picnic tables, a pavilion, and grills near the lake for group gatherings. Campers can purchase firewood on-site, and cabins are equipped with kitchens, electric baseboard heaters, and running hot and cold water. However, flush toilets are located in separate bathhouses, which are reported as very clean.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 117 reviews.
Campsite 24 is noted for poor drainage.
Tent sites #33, #23, #36, #37 are deemed nice, while site #24 is described as muddy.
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