Cowans Gap State Park Campground Map, Pennsylvania State Parks

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AREA A
Camping Pad Length Ranges From
20' to 82'
EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
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Camping Pad Length Ranges From
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Properly controlled pets are
permitted throughout the
park, except in: the beach,
buildings, cabins, group
tenting area, Camping Area B,
and Camping Area A other
than the designated sites and
walking areas.
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Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com
or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS
CAMPING AREA B
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Campground opens in
April and closes in
December.
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6235 Aughwick Road
Ft. Loudon, PA 17224-9801
Phone: 717-485-3948
Walk-In Tent Sites
Non Electric Site
Electric Site-30 AMP
Electric Site-50 AMP
Pet Walking Area
Pull Thru Site-30 AMP
Pull Thru Site-50 AMP
Pet Sites 1 to 30
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Park Office
Interpretive Center
Showerhouse/Restrooms
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Water-Hose Connection
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Restrooms
Organized Group Camping
Cabins
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COWANS GAP STATE PARK
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LEGEND
TO PA 75
Rev. 2/13
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Cowans Gap State Park
The modern campground has 203 campsites in
two areas, A and B, and has a sanitary dump station
and modern comfort stations with flush toilets and
hot showers. Seven walk-in tent sites are adjacent to
Campgroun B. An overnight courtesy boat mooring
area is provided for registered campers during their
stay at the park.
Pets
Pets are permitted at designated campsites in
this campground. Please contact the park office for
guidelines for pets.
Pets are prohibited in swimming areas and all
overnight areas, except the campgrounds involved
in the pet program. Guide dogs and service dogs are
not considered pets.
Camping Season
This campground opens in April and closes in
December.
Reserving a Site
Most campsites in Pennsylvania state parks can be
reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day
of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving
after noon should check near the campground
entrance for instructions.
Reservations can be made using MasterCard,
VISA, American Express and Discover credit cards
or personal, traveler’s and cashier’s checks. To
receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must
be received by the Bureau within ten days of making
the reservation.
To reserve a campsite, visit www.visitPAparks.
com, or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on the
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s
Day holidays.
Campsite Issuing
Advance reservations are available for almost
all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is not
available, read posted instructions and check the
“After Hours Posting Report” then proceed to an
available site and set up.
The appropriate fee must be paid to a park
employee or deposited in a supplied honor system
envelope before setting up on a campsite.
Cancellations and Transfers
Changes to an online reservation must be made
by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation
Call Center at 888-PA-PARKS, Monday through
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Cancellations can be handled via the Internet
under “My Account” or by calling the call center.
Cancellations made up to the close of business
seven days prior to your scheduled arrival date will
incur a $10 cancellation fee. If you cancel six days
or less prior to the arrival date, you will forfeit
the first night’s fee or $75, whichever is the lesser
amount. There is a $10 fee assessed for all changes
made to your reservation, except adding nights to
the reservation. Changes to a reservation can be
made at the call center, but not via the Internet. Any
cancellation or change on the day of arrival must
be made through the state park where you have the
reservation.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in
park activities due to a disability, please contact the
park you plan to visit.
Protect and Preserve Our Campgrounds
Please be familiar with all state park rules and
especially the following rules and regulations.
Maximum Camping Period
Campers may stay in a state park campground for
up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to
Labor Day. Campers may camp for 21 consecutive
nights during the remainder of the year.
Maximum Number of People Per Site
Site occupancy is limited to one family unit
(persons living under one household) or one nonfamily unit limited to five persons per site. Anyone
renting a campsite must be 18 years of age or older
and must be present at the campsite.
Motor Vehicles
Fires
Fires are permitted only in provided fireplaces or
grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted.
Please be careful with fire. Fires must be attended
at all times and extinguished before leaving the
campsite.
Cowans Gap
State Park
Firewood
Firewood is not provided. Cutting live trees or
standing trees and the operation of chainsaws are
prohibited.
Firewood Advisory
Firewood may contain non-native insects and
plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from
other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and
diseases that threaten park resources and the health
of our forests. Campers should use local firewood.
Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood
- Burn It!
Handwashing
Handwashing and dishwashing are permitted only
where appropriate facilities are available. Handwashing and dishwashing are prohibited at water
spigots, hand pumps, springs, lakes and streams.
Hunting
Firearms and archery equipment used for
hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in
authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In
areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be
kept in the owner’s car, trailer or leased campsite.
The only exception is that law enforcement officers
and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to
Carry Firearms may carry said firearm concealed on
their person while they are within the park.
Only one car per campsite is allowed unless
otherwise posted. Park only in designated areas.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all
Pennsylvania state parks.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in time is 3 p.m. Campsites must be
vacated by 3 p.m.
Campground A GPS DD: Lat. 39.99405 Long. -77.92586
Campground B GPS DD: Lat. 39.99906 Long. -77.92747
Visitors, Quiet Hours and Noise
Visitors are welcome to campsites from 8 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Campers must not disturb the sleep of
others between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Electric generators
that create excessive noise are prohibited.
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Cowans Gap State Park
6235 Aughwick Road
Fort Loudon, PA 17224-9801
717-485-3948
email: cowansgapsp@pa.gov
www.visitPAparks.com