Pennsylvania State Parks

Laurel Hill State Park

Adventure awaits at Laurel Hill State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania.

1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
Somerset, PA 15501-5629
814-445-7725
laurelhillsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Cross-country skiers on a blanket of snow surrounded by deciduous tress

Overview

Laurel Hill State Park consists of 4,062 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park.

Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands.

A trail system invites visitors to explore the park and observe the diversity of plants and wildlife. The Jones Mill Run Dam and the Hemlock Trail Natural Area are two must-see destinations on your visit.

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Plan Your Visit

1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
Somerset, PA 15501-5629
814-445-7725
laurelhillsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

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Make online reservations(opens in a new tab) for day use and overnight facilities or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

From I-76, take Exit 110 (Somerset) and drive west on PA 31 from Somerset for eight miles. Turn left onto Trent Road and follow the directional signs to Laurel Hill State Park.

The park may also be reached from Exit 91 (Donegal) of I-76 by turning left on PA 31 east and traveling 14 miles. Turn right onto Trent Road and follow directional signs to the park.

GPS DD: Lat. 40.01023 Long. -79.2244

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Somerset Hospital(opens in a new tab)
225 South Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
814-443-5000

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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and recreational programs year round. Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation and understanding of the park’s natural and cultural resources and enjoy diverse recreational opportunities.

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.