Greenwood Furnace State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 9 campsites
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 667-1800
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Greenwood Furnace State Park is a 418-acre park in Huntingdon County, about 10 miles west of Lewistown.
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 9 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted at designated campsites for a fee.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: ♿ Forty-nine tent and trailer campsites and two walk-in sites are open from mid-April until mid-November. Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ Forty-nine tent and trailer campsites and two walk-in sites are open from mid-April until mid-November. Forty-four campsites have electric hook-ups. Pets are permitted at designated campsites for a fee.
A shower house has flush toilets, warm showers, and sinks for dishwashing.
Trailers and motorhomes may use a convenient sanitary dump station at the campground entrance.
The maximum stay is 14 days during the summer season and 21 days during the off season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours between stays. | 9 | Forty-four campsites have electric hook-ups.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Greenwood Furnace State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ Forty-nine tent and trailer campsites and two walk-in sites are open from mid-April until mid-November. Forty-four campsites have electric hook-ups. Pets are permitted at designated campsites for a fee.
A shower house has flush toilets, warm showers, and sinks for dishwashing.
Trailers and motorhomes may use a convenient sanitary dump station at the campground entrance.
The maximum stay is 14 days during the summer season and 21 days during the off season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours between stays.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Winter sportsSnowmobilingSwimmingHuntingFishingBoatingPicnickingHikingCross-country skiingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Ridge Trail | 0.8 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This trail follows the ridgetop, passing a scenic view, and ending at Weiler Road. Hikers can use Dixon Trail and Tramway Trail to form a 3.7-mile loop, which returns to the park.HikingMountain bikingEquestrianCross-country skiing recommended |
| Chestnut Spring Trail | 0.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables Traveling along a small stream going uphill, this trail then crosses Broad Mountain Road before passing a springhouse and the site of an old school.Hiking |
| Dogtown Trail | 1.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms Beginning at the campground, this trail crosses Tramway Trail, PA 305, Viantown Trail, Brush Ridge Trail, and a connector trail to Chestnut Spring Trail, ending at Broad Mountain Road. There are many opportunities for making loops of various distances using other trails and roads.HikingMountain bikingSnowmobilingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Lakeview Trail | 0.3 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches This short trail provides easy access to an ADA fishing pier and wetland plants and animals. The trail continues around Greenwood Lake, becoming more difficult before ending at the historic dam.Hiking |
| Lorence Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none From Monsell Trail, Lorence Trail steadily climbs 1.1 miles to intersect Turkey Trail in Rothrock State Forest.Hiking |
| Monsell Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The trail starts across from the office, passing charcoal hearths, and ending at the campground road near the historic cemetery.Hiking |
| Moore Trail | 0.8 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This short loop travels uphill where it shares the path with Monsell Trail for a while before returning back down to its beginning.Hiking |
| Spencer Trail | 0.04 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This 2.4-mile gravel trail begins in the park and continues into Rothrock State Forest, connecting with Rag Hollow Road and sharing a small section with the Standing Stone Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Standing Stone Trail | 0.4 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: none Passing briefly through the park, the Standing Trail is part of the Great Eastern Trail System and offers a challenging experience for seasoned hikers. Standing Stone Trail traverses approximately 80 miles from its southern terminus at Cowans Gap State Park, through Greenwood Furnace at about mile 73, and ends at its junction with the Mid State Trail just north of Alan Seeger Natural Area in Rothrock State Forest.HikingBackpacking |
| Tramway Trail | 0.8 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none Tramway Trail was once a mule-drawn railroad used to haul iron ore to the furnace. This 3.3-mile trail starts near the historic cemetery, passes the site of the old grist mill, and continues into forestry. It can be used to make a loop hike using Dixon and Brush Ridge trails.HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Viantown Spur | 0.04 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none Viantown Spur connects Viantown Trail with Broad Mountain Road.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Viantown Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This old wagon trail connected Greenwood Furnace to Viantown. The start of the trail passes the site of Travelers Inn, then proceeds past Dogtown Trail and Viantown Trail, and ends at Broad Mountain Road.HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
The trails of Greenwood Furnace explore historic places and pass through numerous habitats like forest and ridge top, and also connect to trails in the surrounding Rothrock State Forest.
Greenwood Furnace State Park Map
Trail Blazes:
- Yellow, Green, and Orange blazed trails are for hiking only
- Blue blazed trails are also recommended for cross-country skiing, snow permitting
- Red blazed trails are multi-use and may also be open to mountain biking, snowmobiling, and/or horseback riding
- Orange diamonds designate snowmobile routes
Swimming
♿ A 300-foot sand beach is open from late May to mid-September, from 8:00 A.M. to sunset. A modern shower house, dressing area, and snack bar are nearby.
Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules.
Smoke-Free Beach
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes:
- Cigarettes
- Pipes
- Cigars
- E-cigarettes
- Other handheld, lighted smoking devices
Snack Bar
A food and refreshment concession near the beach serves visitors in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Greenwood Furnace State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Middle Road - Site 24
Middle Road Campground, site 24 offers a modern 30-amp electric hookup with a paved, slightly graded back-in driveway that's 60 feet long and accommodates vehicles up to 40 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Middle Road - Site 25
Site 25 at Middle Road Campground features a modern 30-amp electric hookup with a 60-foot gravel back-in driveway, slightly graded, and suitable for vehicles up to 30 feet. Domestic pets are allowed.
Pavilion 3 (Beachside)
Pavilion 4 (Friend)
Pavilion 5 (Pine)
Fishing Access
An ADA fishing pier is accessible via the Lakeview Trail. Park in the location outlined on the map, follow the paved trail and cross the bridge by the playground, then turn left toward the pier.
Read more from the park
Lakeview Trail
0.3 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking
Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches
This short trail provides easy access to an ADA fishing pier and wetland plants and animals. The trail continues around Greenwood Lake, becoming more difficult before ending at the historic dam.
To access this ADA trail portion, park in the location outlined on the map, follow the paved trail and cross the bridge by the playground, then turn left toward the pier.
Swimming and Beaches
A 300-foot sand beach is open from late May to mid-September, from 8:00 A.M. to sunset.
There is a ramp to access the beach and the water.
A modern shower house, dressing area, and snack bar are nearby.
Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules.
GPS DD: 40°38'57.4"N 77°45'29.8"W
The ADA fishing pier offers great views of the lake.
Theaters and Amphitheaters
An ADA accessible amphitheater is located in the campground loop across from Site 8.
Historic Place
Enjoy a view of the historic CCC era-dam.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 15795 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652-5831 - Nearest town
- Lewistown — about 10 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.6505, -77.7544
- Phone
- (814) 667-1800
- greenwoodfurnacesp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Greenwood Furnace State Park is along PA 305, about 5 miles west of Belleville and only 20 miles from Lewistown, Huntingdon, and State College. GPS DD: Lat. 40.65047 Long. -77.75439
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology