Pennsylvania State Parks
in Westmoreland County PA
Pennsylvania maintains one of the largest state park and
forest systems in the country. In Westmoreland County, PA,
these locations include: Bushy Run Battlefield, Keystone
State Park, Laurel Mountain State Park, Laurel Summit State
Park, and Linn Run State Park. A portion of Forbes State
Forest also adds to Westmoreland Countys extensive scenic
beauty.
While State Parks and Forests are open year round, park
facilities are generally available from Memorial Day weekend
to Labor Day. Unless otherwise posted, state park day-use
areas are open from 8:00 am until sunset.
Though pets are permitted in State Park day-use areas and in
State Forests, they must be leashed and attended at all
times. Pets are prohibited in swimming and overnight areas,
except at pet-designated camping sites.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Pennsylvania State
Parks and State Forest picnic areas.
For specific information, to make reservations, or to
request maps and pamphlets for individual parks, please
call 1-888-PA-PARKS (toll free).
You can write to:
The Bureau of State Parks
P.O. Box 8551
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551
Or email them at
parkinfo@state.pa.us. You can also visit the
Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
website.
For information on rules and regulations for fishing and
boating in state parks, please visit the Pennsylvania
Fish & Boat Commission
website.
Westmoreland County offers ideal
outdoor park settings in the heart of the Laurel Highlands