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Pine Grove Furnace State Park This is the official page for Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks.

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Happy Fall Foliage Friday!Pine Grove Furnace has had some lovely weather this week, perfect for foliage viewing. Dependi...
10/23/2026

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!

Pine Grove Furnace has had some lovely weather this week, perfect for foliage viewing. Depending on where you are in the park, we are at peak or just past peak, but the leaves are still beautiful.

If you have a chance to get to the park, come on out and enjoy the cool fall weather and colors.

This weekend for CAMPERS ONLY, join park staff for a Creepy Critters Halloweekend event on Saturday, October 24 starting...
10/23/2026

This weekend for CAMPERS ONLY, join park staff for a Creepy Critters Halloweekend event on Saturday, October 24 starting at 11 am. PLEASE NOTE: THE CAMPGROUND ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FROM 4:30 - 5:30 PM TO ENSURE A SAFE TRICK-OR-TREATING EXPERIENCE.

Visit the creepy critters nature table by the Friends Group firewood shed from 11 am - 12:30 pm for an interactive nature experience and a craft.

Join storyteller and singer Matthew Dodd for a free "Songs and Stories of Halloween" concert at 1 pm at the amphitheater, OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Put on your coolest costume for the costume contest from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Then, enjoy a walk around the campground for Trick-or-Treat from 4:45 - 5:30 pm. Judges will walk around to select the best decorated campsite.

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂 Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylv...
10/22/2026

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylvania’s forests, and now vibrant hues are bursting statewide. From the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, across the full sweep of the Appalachians and into the southeastern corners of the state, the autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods is on full display.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive fall foliage seasons in a few years, making right now the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania’s breathtaking autumn scenery!

Photo 1: Mason Hill (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Bark Road (Buchanan Forest District)
Photo 3: Route 402 (Delaware Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/22/2026

PA Outdoor Corps is Pennsylvania’s premier youth conservation workforce development and training program run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with Student Conservation Association.

Follow us to learn more about the program and see what our crews are doing in the field!

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁 Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and share...
10/21/2026

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁

Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and shared by you! Got one you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments below!

Tick exposure can occur year-round. Don't forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after coming in from the outdoors ...
10/20/2026

Tick exposure can occur year-round. Don't forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after coming in from the outdoors to reduce your chances of contracting Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses!

10/19/2026

What's your favorite PA state park to visit during the fall? Bonus points if you drop your favorite picture that you've taken! 📷

Get ready for spooky season with PA State Park Educators!From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to Halloween Science to Halloween N...
10/16/2026

Get ready for spooky season with PA State Park Educators!

From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to Halloween Science to Halloween Night Hikes and Nature-Themed Trunk-of-Treats, our educators are offering all things Halloween for you and your family at PA State Parks this October.

Learn more: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/events?search=halloween

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!Peak at Pine Grove Furnace State Park is fast approaching. A lot of leaves fell during this pa...
10/16/2026

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!

Peak at Pine Grove Furnace State Park is fast approaching. A lot of leaves fell during this past week's rain, but the colors are still beautiful.

They will be a sight to see this weekend at Pine Grove Furnace State Park's Fall Furnace Fest!

Saturday, October 17th 11 am- 7 pm
Sunday, October 18th 11 am- 4 pm

Join us for a fun event full of activities for the whole family, craft vendors, a pumpkin parade and a telling of the "Legend of the Hairy Hand". The event will take place at the Fuller Lake and Brickyard Day Use Areas.

It's time for your Week 3 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂 While heavy rain knocked down some leaves, chilly nights recently sped...
10/15/2026

It's time for your Week 3 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

While heavy rain knocked down some leaves, chilly nights recently sped up the color change in many Pennsylvania forests. The cooler weather expected this weekend will help bring out even brighter fall colors across the state.

With beautiful shades showing up everywhere now, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the stunning fall scenery in the Keystone State!

Photo 1: Elk Run Vista (Tioga Forest District)
Photo 2: Moon Lake (Pinchot Forest District)
Photo 3: Erie County

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!This week brought more beautiful yellows and oranges. Check out the pictures below. We are st...
10/09/2026

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!

This week brought more beautiful yellows and oranges. Check out the pictures below.

We are still in the early phases of fall colors so keep an eye out here for more photos as we approach peak foliage colors.

Please join park management and staff to hear park updates and plans for the future on Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30 PM ...
10/05/2026

Please join park management and staff to hear park updates and plans for the future on Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30 PM at the Furnace Stack Pavillion.

Happy Fall Foliage Friday! Here is this week’s color progress, continuing with vivid reds, more yellows, and some orange...
10/02/2026

Happy Fall Foliage Friday!

Here is this week’s color progress, continuing with vivid reds, more yellows, and some oranges starting. It’s a beautiful day to come see for yourself.

Pictures taken by PRR Conor Duncan.

NOTICE FOR HIKERS:Archery Hunting Season runs October 3- November 20, 2026. R***e Hunting Season runs November 28- Decem...
10/01/2026

NOTICE FOR HIKERS:

Archery Hunting Season runs October 3- November 20, 2026. R***e Hunting Season runs November 28- December 13, 2026, including Sundays.

All hikers and highly encouraged to wear fluorescent orange clothing and keep to the trails for your safety. Be mindful of your surroundings.

For more information on the hunting program, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc/huntingandtrapping .

The first day of Autumn was Wednesday Sept 23 and some of the trees are starting to show some colors. Follow along over ...
09/26/2026

The first day of Autumn was Wednesday Sept 23 and some of the trees are starting to show some colors. Follow along over the next few weeks as we watch Pine Grove Furnace State Park turn into a beautiful valley of color.

Why do the leaves turn color?
Leaves have an important component called chlorophyll (a green pigment) that helps to absorb the sun's energy and convert it into sugars the trees can use through photosynthesis. When the season shortens and the weather gets cold, chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments that are present in the leaves such as red, yellow, and orange. Generally, the first trees to change color in the fall are gums, maples, and birch along with a few others.

Pictured are the following: Red Maple leaves, View of Laurel Lake with some fall colors along the tree line, American Beech leaves.

Are you excited to see the leaves change? Let us know in the comments below.

🍂October is a fun-filled month here at Pine Grove Furnace State Park🍂‼ Sign-Up to Volunteer for Fall Fest Here: bit.ly/4...
09/24/2026

🍂October is a fun-filled month here at Pine Grove Furnace State Park🍂

‼ Sign-Up to Volunteer for Fall Fest Here: bit.ly/465gFK6 ‼

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least ten days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

For program questions or accommodations, contact Angela at 717-486-7174 or [email protected] See less

Join park staff for the National Public Lands Day Volunteer Clean-up. We will work together to tidy up the park. Followi...
09/19/2026

Join park staff for the National Public Lands Day Volunteer Clean-up. We will work together to tidy up the park. Following the program, participants are invited to a grilled lunch courtesy of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace.

Use the link below to learn more, become a conservation volunteer, and sign-up for the National Public Lands Day Volunteer Clean-Up opportunity.
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/national-public-lands-day-volunteer-clean-up-8674?fbclid=IwY2xjawUbZfZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXlwWEdqVlJ4N1BkUmZKOHJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHbZ6uO9pAFxmhz15YYVfGDMPhBH0vEHRFkD8KCZ6evt_vILFxWmT395sTkQ_aem_CyJuN1Xd06PSouEiCAtb5Q

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1100 Pine Grove Rd
Gardners, PA
17324

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+17174867174

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