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Keystone State Park
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Keystone State Park
1150 Keystone Park Road
Derry, Pennsylvania 15627
Phone: 724-668-2939
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
Email: keystonesp@state.pa.us
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| State Park Overview: |
| Keystone State Park is great for family vacations year-round. Camping, modern cabins, trails of all sorts, a lake, and a swimming beach provide an ideal setting for a summer outing. The park is within easy driving distance from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and its many attractions.
Keystone State Park is a multi-use park with overnight facilities and year-round recreational opportunities.
The 1,200-acre park is in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, and boasts a 78-acre lake constructed by the Keystone Coal and Coke Company in the early 1900s. The coal company purchased the land from the McClelland Family in 1909 and the original farmhouse remains in use in the park today. Keystone State Park opened in 1945. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| There are many opportunities to see wildlife, but please observe from a safe distance and do not feed wildlife. Keystone State Park hosts a wide range of plant and animal life. These natural attractions offer an exciting adventure for the visitor willing to sit, watch and listen for these hidden wonders. The marsh area is a great place to view beaver, waterfowl and other wetland species. Stop at the visitor center for a bird checklist or to learn about the natural sites and wildlife of the area. |
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well kept and beautiful
Campsites are average size, but have better privacy than average. Bath house clean and well lit. Views beautiful. Normal night noise, but had drag races Saturday night in a nearby location sounded like across the lake. Weeknights no crowd. Beach and bathhouse very convenient on other side of lake, free.
(name not given)
25-Aug-2008
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very clean, very quiet, just great
my favorite campground. people that work there make me feel welcome. thanks for having such a nice campground.
Written by ed white
30-Aug-2008
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| Camping: |
| Camping: modern sites, some with electricity
The 100 tent and trailer sites are available from the first Friday of April to late December. Lakeside Campground has 40 sites and is adjacent to the lake. Hillside Campground has 60 sites and is in a more remote area of the park for those wishing more privacy. Both campgrounds have a modern bathhouse facility. A sanitary dump station is available. Shower facilities are not available after October 1st. |
| Trails: |
| Bicycling: Lake Side Trail is excellent for bikes of all types. This two-mile, level trail loops around the lake on park roads and walkways. Mountain bikes must stay on park roads or gravel walkways. All other trails are foot-traffic only.
Hiking: 6 miles of trails
The park offers a variety of trails open year-round for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. All trails have easy access with parking available at the trailheads.
Davis Run Trail is a 2.5-mile trail that meanders through wetlands and the upland forest area of Keystone Lake.
Lake Side Trail is a 2-mile loop around the lake on park roads and walkways.
McCune Run Trail is a short hike to a beaver pond and wetland area.
Pine Trail is a short loop trail through a red pine and white pine plantation.
Stone Lodge Trail is a 1.4 mile, steep loop that starts by the visitor center and winds through hardwoods up to ridge top conifers. |
| Picnicking: |
| Several picnic areas in the park offer picnic tables, parking, drinking water and restrooms. No charcoal grills are available in the picnic area. Two picnic pavilions offer charcoal grills, drinking water and electricity. Please dispose of hot charcoal in proper receptacles. Pavilion #1 is on the north side of the lake (closer to the beach) and Pavilion #2 is below the breast of the dam. Picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Boating: |
| Boating: electric motors only
A public boat launching ramp and mooring area are on the north shore by the breast of the dam.
Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
All watercraft must contain for each occupant a readily accessible U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III or V personal flotation device (PFD) in serviceable condition. Children under 13 years of age and all non-swimmers must wear the approved PFD when boating. |
| Swimming: |
| A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk.
To keep this area clean and safe, no food, beverages, smoking or pets are allowed on the sand area of the beach, but only in adjacent, designated areas.
A food concession is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day when the beach is open and offers hot and cold food and a variety of sundry items. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Hunting and Firearms:
About half of Keystone State Park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey, squirrel, pheasant and grouse. Hunting on the lake and surrounding area is prohibited.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp.
Wildlife shall not be hunted, pursued, molested or intentionally disturbed except that hunting, trapping and the training of dogs is permitted within authorized hunting seasons and areas. |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | The Country Willow House - Bedford, PA
We invite you to be our guests for a relaxing stay where the atmosphere is homey, romantic, and welcoming. We hope you will feel at home at The Country Willow House! Situated on a peaceful and secluded property just minutes from historic downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Web Site: http://www.countrywillowhouse.com |
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| Nature Programs: |
| An environmental education specialist offers programs year-round. For a schedule of activities or to request a special program, call 724-668-2566. The ADA accessible James E. Kell Visitor Center is in the overnight area. This historic stone lodge has an introduction to the history, flora and fauna of the park. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Lake Raystown Family Resort
Piney Rdg
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 643-3377
| Greenwood Furnace State Park
Pa 305 & Broadmountain Rd
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-1800
| Hemlock Hideaway Campground
RR 1
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 658-3663
| Mirror Lake Campground
114 Trout Run Dr
New Florence, PA
(724) 235-9983
| Bush Campground
Bush Rd
New Alexandria, PA
(724) 668-8999
| Keystone Korner Campground Inc
RR 1
New Alexandria, PA
(724) 668-2142
| Lazy Acres Campground
Route 981
New Alexandria, PA
(724) 668-8067
| Keystone State Park
1150 Keystone Park Rd
Derry, PA
(724) 668-2939
| Fox Den Acres Campgrounds
Wilson Fox Rd
New Stanton, PA
(724) 925-7054
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Getty's Ridge Rod & Gun Club
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-3751
| Standing Stone Hunting & Fishing Association
Kyper Rd
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 667-3118
| Raystown Fishing & Hunting
RR 3 Box 294A
Huntingdon, PA
(814) 643-3584
| F & J Bow & Gun Club
113 E 2nd St
Derry, PA
(724) 694-2515
| Twin Maples Hunt Club
1201 Twin Maples Rd
Derry, PA
(724) 694-8866
| Big Ten Tackle
412 Thompson St
Latrobe, PA
(724) 537-8809
| PV's Fishing Lures & Tackle
1544 Ligonier St
Latrobe, PA
(724) 539-2191
| White Oak Rod & Gun Club Inc
600 Skellytown Rd
North Huntingdon, PA
(724) 863-9941
| Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club
11369 Center Hwy
North Huntingdon, PA
(724) 863-8151
| Possum Hollow Rod & Gun Club
RR 1
Latrobe, PA
(724) 423-9279
| Crowfoot Rod Gun Club House
Crowfoot Rd
Murrysville, PA
(724) 327-9315
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Four Points By Sheraton Greensburg
100 Sheraton Drive Route 30 East
Greensburg, PA
(724) 834-5640
| Latrobe Country Club Guest House
RR 6
Latrobe, PA
(724) 537-6111
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| Directions: |
| Located on SR 1018, the park is three miles from the SR 981/SR 22 intersection in New Alexandria and five miles from Latrobe. |
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