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BLUE KNOB STATE PARK, PA

Description
Blue Knob State Park offers year-round wilderness adventures on 6,128 acres of woodland. The park is in the northwestern tip of Bedford County, west ...[more]

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Description
Blue Knob State Park offers year-round wilderness adventures on 6,128 acres of woodland. The park is in the northwestern tip of Bedford County, west of I-99. Altoona, Johnstown and Bedford are within 25 miles of this scenic park. The elevation of the park can cause air temperatures to be several degrees cooler than the surrounding cities. The annual snowfall averages about 12 feet. One of the unique features of the park is the solitude it provides the visitor. There are many opportunities to enjoy the quiet and refreshing serenity of the mountains and streams.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • A Playground Is Available In The Campground Area
  • Bath House
  • Camping Season Of The Campground
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sanitation Dumping Station Is Available
  • Sanitation Dumping Station Is Available In The Campground
  • Showers Are Available At The Cabin
  • Showers Are Available In The Cabin Area
  • Swimming - Pool
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Nearest Camp Store Outside The Campground
  • Nearest Laundromat Outside Of Campground
  • Nearest Store Outside Of Camping Area
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.26639, -78.58376
40°15'59"N, 78°35'2"W

From East or West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Bedford, Exit 146. Go north on I-99 to Exit 7. Follow PA 869 west to Pavia, then follow signs through Pavia to the park.
From North: Take I-99 south to Exit 23. Follow Old US 220 south. Turn right onto PA 164 west, follow to the town of Blue Knob. Turn left onto Blue Knob Road (LR 4035) follow five miles to northern entrance of the park.
From South: Take I-70 west to Breezewood, then US 30 west to Bedford, then north on I-99 to Exit 7. Follow PA 869 west to Pavia, then follow signs through Pavia to the park.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
BLUE KNOB STATE PARK
124 PARK RD
IMLER  PA  16655
Phone Number:
Information:  (814)608-3034
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