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

Picnicking

Pine Grove Furnace State Park has picnic tables throughout, with charcoal grills, drinking water and restrooms by Fuller Lake, Laurel Lake and the historic district. Three picnic pavilions seat 80 to 140 people and can be reserved up to 11 months ahead for a fee; when not reserved, they are free on a first-come, first-served basis. The Furnace Stack (140) and Brickyard (80) pavilions are ADA accessible.

At a Glance

Picnicking at a Glance

Tables and grillsBy the lakes and in the historic district

Pavilions3, seating 80 to 140

Furnace Stack PavilionUp to 140 people, ADA accessible

Brickyard PavilionUp to 80 people, ADA accessible

ReserveUp to 11 months ahead, for a fee

Unreserved pavilionsFree, first come, first served

Accessible tablesFuller, Laurel and Furnace Stack day use areas

Where to Picnic

Fuller Lake Day Use Area: tables near the guarded beach and the park office (Fuller Lake).
Laurel Lake Day Use Area: tables near the beach and boat rental (Laurel Lake).
Furnace Stack Day Use Area: in the historic district by the furnace, the General Store and the Appalachian Trail Museum.
Brickyard Day Use Area: near the organized group tenting area, with the Brickyard Trail.

All three main day use areas (Fuller, Laurel and Furnace Stack) have ADA-accessible picnic tables.

Picnic Pavilions

Furnace Stack Pavilion: up to 140 people, ADA accessible. Parking for the AT Museum is next to it.
Brickyard Pavilion: up to 80 people, ADA accessible.

Reserve online through Pennsylvania State Parks reservations or at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), up to 11 months in advance. DCNR adds a $6.50 transaction fee to every reservation. Unreserved pavilions are free for whoever gets there first.

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

Grill Rules

Cook only on the park's charcoal grills or other designated fire spots, never leave a fire unattended, and dump hot coals only where the park provides for it (Rules). Alcohol is not allowed in picnic areas.

Food Without the Cooler

In summer each beach has a snack bar, and the General Store is in the historic district.

A charcoal grill on a post next to a picnic table on a grassy lake shore

FAQ

Picnicking FAQ

Can you reserve a pavilion at Pine Grove Furnace State Park?

Yes. Three pavilions (80 to 140 people) can be reserved up to 11 months ahead for a fee; unreserved ones are free, first come, first served.

Are there grills at Pine Grove Furnace?

Yes. Charcoal grills are by the lakes and in the historic district, along with drinking water and restrooms.

Which pavilions are accessible at Pine Grove Furnace?

The Furnace Stack Pavilion (up to 140 people) and the Brickyard Pavilion (up to 80) are ADA accessible.