Camping at Prince Gallitizin State Park, July 29, 2026- August 2, 2026
Details
****This trip is waiting list only. Once you reserve your site/lodging and tell me the site number, I will add you as going. I do not allow any guests or plus 1's on my hikes/events. Everyone must be a member of H3O and sign up on their own. Membership is free and easy.
Join me for a camping weekend at Prince Gallitizin State Park. There is a lot to do here and in the area, so some of us are arriving Wednesday. You can arrive whatever day you would like. Check in is 3pm, check out is 3pm.
This is a very big campground with lots of camping loops. Rob and I are on Site #120 in Red Oak Loop. Reservations and details about the park can be made online at: Prince Gallitzin State Park | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
There are over 32 miles of hiking trails, a beach and there is the 1,635-acre Glendale Lake which has nine public boat launching areas located throughout the park. There are boat rentals at 2 locations. The lake is a warmwater fishery.
If you like trains or are a railway enthusiast, the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is in the area in Altoona, PA. [World Famous Horseshoe Curve (railroadcity.org)](https://www.railroadcity.org/horseshoecurve) The Railroaders Memorial Museum is in the area as well [Plan your visit to the Railroaders Memorial Museum & World Famous Horseshoe Curve (railroadcity.org)](https://www.railroadcity.org/planyourvisit) This is about a half hour from the State Park and there is an admission fee.
Something else to explore is the Johnstown Flood Museum ( admission fee required) [Johnstown Flood Museum - Johnstown Area Heritage Association (jaha.org)](https://www.jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/) and Johnstown Flood National Memorial ( free) [Johnstown Flood National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)](https://www.nps.gov/jofl/index.htm) On May 31, 1889, The South Fork Dam failed and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed over 2,200 people. This is about 1 hour from the State Park.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the PA State Parks.
NOTICE: By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking/camping with us.