Kooser State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 35 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 445-8673
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Kooser State Park is a 241-acre park in Somerset County, about 9 miles northwest of Somerset.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 1.5 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 35 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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 | — |
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 specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the Laurel Hill State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 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
See the park’s wording
This entire campground is open to pets. Please follow all pet camping rules. Cabins #21 and #22 are dog friendly.
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: The campground has 35 sites, which are open from mid-April through mid-December. Kooser State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The campground has 35 sites, which are open from mid-April through mid-December.
Most sites give visitors the ability to pull through with their camping equipment. There are 28 sites with electric hookups and seven non-electric sites. Five sites have full service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity. This entire campground is open to pets. Please follow all pet camping rules.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA-accessible sites and a sanitary dump station are available. | 35 | There are 28 sites with electric hookups and seven non-electric sites. Five sites have full service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity. | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Kooser State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The campground has 35 sites, which are open from mid-April through mid-December.
Most sites give visitors the ability to pull through with their camping equipment. There are 28 sites with electric hookups and seven non-electric sites. Five sites have full service hook up, which includes sewer, water, and electricity. This entire campground is open to pets. Please follow all pet camping rules.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA-accessible sites and a sanitary dump station are available.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Rustic Cabins: 9 units
Rustic Cabins
Kooser State Park Cabin Map (PDF)
There are nine rustic rental cabins available for year-round rental, with summer rentals on a weekly basis. The smallest cabin sleeps four and the largest sleeps eight.
Each cabin has mattresses on the beds as well as a refrigerator, microwave oven, stove, and sink with hot water. The primary source of heat is provided by a wood burning stove.
Renters bring all cooking and sleeping supplies.
Cabins #21 and #22 are dog friendly.
A modern shower house is available in the cabin colony.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. Cabin #23 is ADA accessible.
Things to do
HuntingHikingPicnickingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kincora Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Named after a former church camp located here, this rugged trail provides challenging terrain and solitude for the day hiker.Hiking |
| Tree Army Trail | 0.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This trail meanders along Kooser Run. During the summer, access the stream for fishing or enjoy the scenic beauty in the winter while cross-country skiing. The trail is named after the Civilian Conservation Corps who were also known as Roosevelt’s Tree Army.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
1.5 miles of trails
Kooser State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
Kooser State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Modern Cabin 23
Modern Cabin 23 can accommodate up to 6 people on 2 single and 2 double beds. Visitors are reminded to bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Mighty Oak Pavilion
The Mighty Oak Pavilion at Kooser Lake has a seating capacity of 64 at 9 picnic tables.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 943 Glades Pike
Somerset, PA 15501-5808 - Nearest town
- Somerset — about 9 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.0598, -79.2284
- Phone
- (814) 445-8673
- koosersp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Kooser State Park is on PA 31 midway between the Donegal and Somerset turnpike exits, at the eastern foothills of Laurel Mountain Summit. Kooser State Park is a one-hour drive from Johnstown or Pittsburgh. GPS DD: Lat. 40.05983 Long. -79.22842
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 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)
- Photo: Two cabins at Kooser State Park.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Nyttend
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology