Penn-Roosevelt State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 18 campsites
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 667-1800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Penn-Roosevelt State Park is a 42-acre park in Centre County, about 9 miles southeast of State College.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, and hunting in season. For overnight stays there are 18 campsites (RV sites 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 | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. Contact the Greenwood Furnace 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: The 18 rustic campsites are for tents only and are open year-round. Penn-Roosevelt State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The 18 rustic campsites are for tents only and are open year-round. Some sites are walk-in for more privacy. All campsites are first-come, first-serve. Park rangers routinely patrol the park and camping fees are paid through a self-registration/payment system.
Drinking water and non-flush toilets are available.
Due to the isolated location, Penn-Roosevelt provides an excellent opportunity to get away from noise and electric lights.
Please keep food and coolers in vehicles to protect them from wild animals. | 18 | Due to the isolated location, Penn-Roosevelt provides an excellent opportunity to get away from noise and electric lights. | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Penn-Roosevelt State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The 18 rustic campsites are for tents only and are open year-round. Some sites are walk-in for more privacy. All campsites are first-come, first-serve. Park rangers routinely patrol the park and camping fees are paid through a self-registration/payment system.
Drinking water and non-flush toilets are available.
Due to the isolated location, Penn-Roosevelt provides an excellent opportunity to get away from noise and electric lights.
Please keep food and coolers in vehicles to protect them from wild animals.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHorseback ridingHuntingSnowmobilingHikingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid State Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables The 324-mile Mid State Trail bisects the park and provides cross-country hiking in the Ridge and Valley Region of central Pennsylvania. This trail passes through a diversity of forested areas from newly regenerated forest stands to mature and old growth timber areas. Scenic vistas dot the trail, which passes through Thickhead Wild Area, and Bear Meadows and Detweiler Run natural areas. Trail registers are at a number of places along the trail and overnight camping is permitted anywhere along the HikingBackpacking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Many trails are on nearby state forest land.
Penn-Roosevelt State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Penn Roosevelt State Park
Penn Roosevelt State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
In the main picnic area, there are several ADA accessible picnic tables available.
Historic Place
The Stone Fireplace, a CCC monument, located in the main picnic area is ADA accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Penn-Roosevelt Park Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652 - Nearest town
- State College — about 9 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.7267, -77.7004
- Phone
- (814) 667-1800
- greenwoodfurnacesp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From US 322: One-half mile east of Potters Mills (where US 322 changes from two to four lanes) turn south onto Crowfield Road and drive six miles to park. From Greenwood Furnace State Park: Turn onto Broad Mountain Road at the park office. Follow the Penn-Roosevelt signs 12 miles to the park. For a wider map of the area, obtain a copy of the Rothrock State Forest Public Use Map from Greenwood Furnace State Park or the Bureau of Forestry office in Huntingdon. CAUTION: The roads to the park are not plowed in the winter. GPS DD: Lat. 40.72666 Long. -77.70044
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)
“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