Empty wooden picnic tables on mown grass at the edge of a wooded lake, long low sunlight

Hours & Fees

Pine Grove Furnace State Park is open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset, and day-use areas close at dusk. There is no entrance fee: Pennsylvania state parks charge no entrance or day-use fees. The two lake beaches are open May 1 to September 30 from 8 a.m. to sunset, and Fuller Beach has lifeguards from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, unless posted otherwise.

At a Glance

Hours and Fees at a Glance

Park hoursSunrise to sunset, every day

Day-use areasClose at dusk

Entrance feeNone

BeachesMay 1 to September 30, 8 a.m. to sunset

Fuller Beach lifeguards11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends

CampgroundLate March to mid-December

Park office717-486-7174

Park and Facility Hours

Park, trails and lakes: sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year.
Day-use areas: close at dusk.
Beaches (Fuller and Laurel lakes): May 1 to September 30, 8 a.m. to sunset (Swimming).
Fuller Beach lifeguards: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, unless posted. Laurel Beach has no lifeguards.
Visitor center (in the park office): Monday through Friday all year, plus weekends from April through October.
Campground: late March to mid-December (Camping).
Ironmaster's Mansion: open April to December (Ironmaster's Mansion).
Appalachian Trail Museum: open seasonally; the museum posts its hours on its own website (AT Museum).

DCNR says the office and other facilities keep their own seasons and hours, so contact the park office (717-486-7174, pinegrovesp@pa.gov) for anything not listed here.

What Is Free

Entry and parking.
Both beaches, in season.
All trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Hiker Biker Trail.
Picnic tables, grills and unreserved pavilions, first come, first served (Picnicking).
The Appalachian Trail Museum (donations welcome).

What Costs Money

Campsites, the Paymaster's Cabin and organized group tenting.
Reserved picnic pavilions: a fee, bookable up to 11 months ahead.
Boat rental on Laurel Lake, and a launch or mooring permit for boats without a registration (Boating).
Reservation fees: DCNR charges a non-refundable $6.50 transaction fee on every reservation and a $10 fee for changes.

An open-sided wooden picnic pavilion with long picnic tables at the edge of oak woods and a mown lawn

Reservations

Reserve campsites, the cabin and pavilions online through Pennsylvania State Parks reservations, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

FAQ

Hours & Fees FAQ

Is Pine Grove Furnace State Park free?

Yes. Pennsylvania state parks charge no entrance or day-use fees, and parking is free. You pay only for things like campsites, cabins, reserved pavilions and boat rentals.

What time does Pine Grove Furnace State Park close?

At sunset. The park is open sunrise to sunset every day, and day-use areas close at dusk.

When are the beaches open at Pine Grove Furnace?

May 1 to September 30, from 8 a.m. to sunset, at both Fuller Lake and Laurel Lake.

Are there lifeguards at Pine Grove Furnace?

At Fuller Beach only, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, unless posted. Laurel Beach is swim at your own risk.

Is Pine Grove Furnace State Park open in winter?

Yes. Pennsylvania state parks are open 365 days a year. The beaches and campground close for the season, but trails, Laurel Lake for ice skating and ice fishing (ice sports are prohibited on Fuller Lake) and the Paymaster's Cabin stay available.