Poe Valley State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 45 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 349-2460
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Alert Poe Valley is participating in the Smoke Free Beach Program which has been in effect since May 1, 2017. Smoking is prohibited on the sand portion of the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use… (more)
fect since May 1, 2017. Smoking is prohibited on the sand portion of the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use this beach, two designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes or other handheld, lighted smoking devices. The goal of this program is to improve the air quality for park visitors at and around the beach swimming area, in addition to reducing the amount of cigarette litter in this area.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Centre County, about 16 miles north of Lewistown, Poe Valley State Park covers about 708 acres.
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 45 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins, yurts, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
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 Reeds Gap 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
Dogs allowed
Up to two dogs are permitted in Cottage #11 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: Mid-April through early December
Sites: 45 campsites for tents, trailers, and motor homes. All sites in wooded areas within walking distance to other park facilities.
Hookups: 27 sites with 50-amp electric
Amenities:
• Showers
• Flush restrooms
• Drinking water
• Sanitary dump station
• Trash and recycling
ADA Accessible: Available
Alcoholic beverages and unlicensed motor vehicles are prohibited. | 45 | Hookups: 27 sites with 50-amp electricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Season: Mid-April through early December
Sites: 45 campsites for tents, trailers, and motor homes. All sites in wooded areas within walking distance to other park facilities.
Hookups: 27 sites with 50-amp electric
Amenities:
- Showers
- Flush restrooms
- Drinking water
- Sanitary dump station
- Trash and recycling
ADA Accessible: Available
Alcoholic beverages and unlicensed motor vehicles are prohibited.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping Cottages: 3 units
- Deluxe Camping Cottage: 2 units
Camping Cottages
Three camping cottages in the campground comfortably sleep five people (three twin mattresses and one full size mattress).
Each cottage has:
- Table with benches
- Electric lights and receptacles
- Electric heat
- Porch with a table
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
The cottages are available during the camping season from mid-April to early December.
Up to two dogs are permitted in Cottage #11 for a fee.
ADA accessible accommodations are available.
Deluxe Camping Cottage
Located in the campground, the deluxe cottage has two rooms. The bedroom sleeps five people in bunk beds (three twin mattresses and one full size mattress).
The kitchen/dining area contains:
- Stove
- Microwave oven
- Refrigerator
- Countertop
- Table
- Chairs
- Electric heat and outlets
There is no water in the cottage, but water is available at the nearby shower house.
Outside, there is a picnic table on the porch and a nearby fire ring.
The camping season begins in mid-April and ends in early December.
Things to do
HuntingFishingPicnickingSwimmingWinter sportsSnowmobilingHikingCross-country skiingBoatingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Low Place Trail | 0.25 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms Starting in the park, this steep, 0.5-mile trail leads up to the ridge of Big Poe Mountain and connects to Tower Trail and other Bald Eagle State Forest trails.Hiking |
| Hunters Path | 0.25 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This steep trail leads up to the ridge of Little Poe Mountain, connecting to the Mid State Trail and other smaller trail systems in Bald Eagle State Forest.Hiking |
| Little Poe Trail | 0.75 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This flat, Bald Eagle State Forest trail follows Little Poe Creek and connects other trails within state forestHiking |
| Loggers Path | 1 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This Bald Eagle State Forest trail is incredibly steep and rocky trail. It traverses down into Poe Valley and back up to the tops of Big and Little Poe Mountains.Hiking |
| Mid State Trail | 327 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: none Popular with day hikers and backpackers, Mid State Trail offers a hiking path across the state of Pennsylvania. Passing near Poe Valley State Park, the trail offers hikers an opportunity to hike to Poe Paddy and connect with other trails in Bald Eagle State Forest.HikingBackpacking |
| Nature Trail | 1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water This loop trail makes for a scenic trip along Big Poe Creek and past dense thickets of mountain laurel. Several vernal pools can be spotted along the trail in the spring.Hiking |
| Tower Trail | 1.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This Bald Eagle State Forest trail offers a multitude of recreational opportunities from skiing in the winter to mountain biking and hiking year round.HikingMountain bikingEquestrianCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
3 miles of trails
The hiking trails vary from easy hiking to very rugged, steep trails. Poe Valley’s hiking trail system connects to the extensive trail network of Bald Eagle State Forest. ATVs are prohibited on state park roads and trails.
Poe Valley State Park Map
Swimming
The swimming beach at Poe Lake is open from late May to early September unless otherwise posted. Swimming hours are from 8:00 A.M. to sunset.
The maximum water depth of the swimming area is five feet.
Swim at your own risk.
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
Concession
The food, refreshment, and watercraft concession near the swimming beach offers hot foods, snacks, ice cream, ice, and some camping and picnic supplies. Paddleboats, canoes, and kayaks are also available for rental.
The concession is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and some weekends in the spring and fall seasons.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
- Glamping or camper 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
Poe Valley State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Campground Loop - Site 37
Site 37 offers a modern, non-electric setup with a paved back-in driveway. The driveway is 40 feet long, accommodating vehicles up to 40 feet in length, and domestic pets are allowed.
Camping Cottage 11
Camping Cottage 11 can accommodate up to 5 people. Domestic pets are allowed. Visitors are reminded to bring bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Camping Cottage 35
Camping Cottage 35 can accommodate up to 5 people. Visitors are reminded to bring bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Accessible Picnic Tables
ADA accessible picnic tables are located in the shaded picnic area by Poe Lake.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 136 Poe Valley Park Circle
Coburn, PA 16832 - Nearest town
- Lewistown — about 16 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.8211, -77.4759
- Phone
- (814) 349-2460
- poevalleysp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Potters Mills, go east on US 322 for 1.5 miles to near the top of the Seven Mountains Scenic Area, then follow marked state forest roads for ten miles to Poe Valley. From Millheim, go west on PA 45 for 1.5 miles, then follow signs south for 12 miles to the park. Gravel roads turn to paved roads near the park. No entirely paved road leads to the park. For GPS devices use the following address: 136 Poe Valley Park Circle, Coburn, PA 16832. GPS DD: Lat. 40.82107 Long. -77.47592
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 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. “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