Rules & Regulations

Pine Grove Furnace State Park follows Pennsylvania's state park rules. In short: no alcohol except for guests of the Paymaster's Cabin, pets on a leash and never on the beaches, fires only in grills and fire rings, swimming only at the two lake beaches during posted hours, and no boats or ice sports on Fuller Lake. Boats on Laurel Lake may use electric motors only at slow, no-wake speed.

Alcohol

Alcohol is prohibited throughout Pennsylvania state parks except at specially designated facilities. At Pine Grove Furnace that is the Paymaster's Cabin: the reservation holder and invited guests 21 and older may drink responsibly in the cabin and its yard. Violations are grounds for removal from the park without a refund.

Pets

Pets must be physically controlled and attended at all times, on a leash or in a cage or crate. Pick up after them. Pets are not allowed in swimming areas, on beaches or in buildings, and only designated campsites take pets (Dogs).

Fires and Grills

Build fires only in a fireplace, grill, stove or fire ring the park provides, never leave one unattended, and dump hot charcoal only where the park says to. Charcoal grills are by the lakes and in the historic district (Picnicking).

Swimming and the Lakes

• Swim only at Fuller Beach and Laurel Beach, during posted hours: May 1 to September 30, 8 a.m. to sunset (Swimming).
• No glass containers in swimming areas, and no smoking on Fuller Beach or in its swimming area (designated smoking areas are nearby).
• No fishing inside the beach and swimming areas.
• No boating on Fuller Lake, and no ice skating or ice fishing on Fuller Lake.
• On Laurel Lake, electric motors only at slow, no-wake speed, and every boat needs a registration or a launch or mooring permit (Boating).

Nature and History

Do not feed wildlife, pick plants or remove rocks. Gathering edible berries, nuts and fungi in reasonable amounts for your own use is allowed. Do not disturb historic or archaeological objects; the iron works is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bikes

Bikes and e-bikes may use park roads and trails designated for biking, but not hiking-only trails. Pennsylvania law requires riders under 12 to wear a helmet (Hiker Biker Trail).

Hunting Season

Part of the park is open to hunting in season, mostly archery only. Outside authorized hunting areas and seasons, firearms and bows must stay cased in a vehicle or enclosed trailer; people with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms may carry concealed (Hunting).

Campground Rules

Quiet hours are 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and generators need the park manager's approval. Check-in and checkout are at 3 p.m. (Camping).

Drones

DCNR allows drones only at designated flying sites in certain state parks. Ask the park office before flying anything.