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    Overnight Reservation Prices and Policies

    Staying overnight in Pennsylvania state parks and (in many cases)​​ state forests require that reservations be made in advance.

    Reservation Cancellation and Change Policy
    Make a Reservation

    Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance for most state park overnight stays and most of the state forest equestrian and motorized roadside campsites and camping areas.

    Reservations for the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle can be made up to 24 months in advance.

    Reservations for staying overnight in state parks and forests can be made using the Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests Reservations website or by calling 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

    Reservations can be made using:

    • MasterCard
    • VISA
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Personal, traveler’s, and cashier’s checks
    • Pennsylvania state parks gift card

    State Park Overnight Prices and Services

    A listing of prices for specific Pennsylvania state park accommodations and activities can be found under the following links:

    These prices are effective as of Saturday, January 30, 2021.

    There are no entrance fees or day use fees for any state park in Pennsylvania.

    State Forest Overnight Prices and Services

    Pennsylvania state forest equestrian and motorized roadside campsites and camping areas can be reserved for a fee of $10.00 a night for Pennsylvania residents and $15.00 a night for non-residents.

    There will continue to be no fee for most trailside, backpack camping (primitive) and water trail camping, which provide a backcountry experience.

    Backpack camping is typically done at trailside campsites on one of the 18 designated, longer-distance, state forest hiking trails; and does not allow for access to motorized vehicles during overnight stays.

    There will be a few, select, designated trailside campsites offered in the reservation system, such as the camping areas along the Pine Creek Rail Trail, which will include the camping fee.

    A free primitive camping permit is required if a backpacker desires an emergency point-of-contact or if a campfire is requested during the annual spring wildfire season (March, April, and May).

    Camping permits are also required for primitive camping at the same site for more than one night.

    To request a primitive backpacking permit, please contact the state forest district office for where you will be camping.

    These prices are effective as of November 3, 2022.

    There are no entrance fees or day use fees for any state forest in Pennsylvania.