Prince Gallitzin State Park

Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,249-acre scenic area in the Allegheny Plateau Region (Cambria County) of Pennsylvania. Large portions of the park can be seen from several easily accessible vistas. The major attractions to the park are the 1,600-acre Glendale Lake and the large campground. Last year, WPC received the donation of a conservation easement on 490 acres in White Township, Cambria County, to provide an important buffer for Prince Gallitzin State Park. The easement property is open to the public for recreational hunting and hiking.

Features of Prince Gallitzin State Park

Picnicking: More than 1,000 picnic tables are available throughout the park. The vast majority of these are adjacent to the swimming area in day use areas 1, 2 and 3. Five picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bridle Trail: A horseback riding area is in the southeast corner of the park.

Fishing: The 1,600-acre Lake Glendale is a warm-water fishery with bass, pike and muskellunge as the most common game fish. There is also a good population of panfish that includes crappie, bluegill and perch. The two major feeder streams of the lake are stocked with trout. Bow fishing is permitted in designated areas. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.

Biking: All bicyclists may use park roads open to public travel. Campers may cycle the 2.3-mile multi-use trail around the perimeter of the campground.

Mountain Biking: In the northern part of the park, the 20-mile snowmobile trail network is open for mountain biking and hiking. Bikers should follow the rules of the road and common courtesies. For more information on mountain biking, contact the park office or www.cyclesa.com/offroad, follow the link to Beginner Trails and Killbuck Run. The Web site has maps, queue sheets and additional information.

Swimming: A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. A food concession, modern bathhouses, dressing rooms and a large picnic area are in and around the swimming area.

For more information on visiting Prince Gallitzin State Park or about Prince Gallitzin, go to the DCNR website, or contact Manager Barry Wolfe at (814) 674-1000 or by e-mail at princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us.

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