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Kooser State Park Attraction Details
Kooser State Park
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Kooser State Park is stamped with the character of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. Picturesque cabins, beach and camping area provide relaxing scenery. The park is bounded by Forbes State Forest on two sides and is an deal spot to start an overnight backpacking trip on the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.

Most facilities at Kooser State Park, Somerset County, will be closed to the public beginning March 15, 2002 for widespread park improvements. The entire park will reopen to the public in late fall of 2002.

Areas closed include the overnight facilities, swimming beach and Mighty Oak Pavilion. Other day-use recreation such as fishing, hiking and picnicking will remain open to the public.

More than $1.2 million in improvements are taking place this spring and summer at the park. Projects include construction of a beach washhouse and restroom facility; electrical work to the lifeguard station and Mighty Oak pavilion; and construction of a shower house and restroom facility in both the park's campground and cabin colony.

The improvements at Kooser State Park are part of the Schweiker Administration's multi-year plan to eliminate the backlog of maintenance projects in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests. Since 1995, more than $250 million has been allocated for improving roads, sewer and water systems, marinas, campgrounds, trails, and other facilities at Pennsylvania's 116 state parks and 20 state forests. Growing Greener, the state's largest-ever environmental initiative, is providing $125 million for these park and forest improvements.



Address:
943 Glades Pk.
Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: 814-445-8673

Handicap Access? Y




All Accommodations Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Glades Pike Inn (3.26 Miles)
Log Haven Bed and Breakfast (3.59 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)
Country Dreams Bed and Breakfast (4 Miles)
Forest Edge Townhouses (4.26 Miles)
Penn Scenic View (4.66 Miles)
Villages at Seven Springs (4.72 Miles)
Laurel Echo Farm Bed and Breakfast (4.76 Miles)
Mountain Vacation Getaway (4.85 Miles)

All Tours Nearby
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)
Country Pedalers (3.47 Miles)

Biking Nearby
Country Pedalers (3.47 Miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)
Trent House Inn (3.73 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)
P.W. & S. Railroad Bike Trail (4.11 Miles)
2005 Ford 24-Hour Champion Challenge (4.8 Miles)

Tours Nearby
Country Pedalers (3.47 Miles)

Historic Places Nearby
Huston's Haunted Hollow (5.13 Miles)

Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)
Double K Stables (2.87 Miles)
Seven Springs Golf Course (3.36 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park - Lower Entry (3.67 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)
P.W. & S. Railroad Bike Trail (4.11 Miles)
2005 Ford 24-Hour Champion Challenge (4.8 Miles)
Laurel Mountain State Park (6.24 Miles)

Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)
P.W. & S. Railroad Bike Trail (4.11 Miles)
Laurel Mountain State Park (6.24 Miles)

Wildlife Nearby
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)

State & National Parks Nearby
Kooser State Park Cabins (0.02 Miles)
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park - Lower Entry (3.67 Miles)
Laurel Summit State Park (3.73 Miles)

Nature Centers Nearby
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)

Outfitters Nearby
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)

Hunting & Fishing Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)

Hiking Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Laurel Hill State Park (2.62 Miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)
Trent House Inn (3.73 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)

Golfing Nearby
Seven Springs Golf Course (3.36 Miles)

Kids Nearby
Double K Stables (2.87 Miles)

Action Sports Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Double K Stables (2.87 Miles)
Trent House Inn (3.73 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)
2005 Ford 24-Hour Champion Challenge (4.8 Miles)

Horseback Riding Nearby
Double K Stables (2.87 Miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)

Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Grant's Rental Mountain Home (0.54 Miles)
Trenthouse Inn (3.8 Miles)
Forest Edge Townhouses (4.26 Miles)
Penn Scenic View (4.66 Miles)
Villages at Seven Springs (4.72 Miles)
Laurel Echo Farm Bed and Breakfast (4.76 Miles)
Mountain Vacation Getaway (4.85 Miles)

Arts & Entertainment Nearby
31st Annual Polka Fireworks Festival (3.65 Miles)
Huston's Haunted Hollow (5.13 Miles)

Festivals & Fairs Nearby
31st Annual Polka Fireworks Festival (3.65 Miles)
Huston's Haunted Hollow (5.13 Miles)

Haunted Happenings Nearby
Huston's Haunted Hollow (5.13 Miles)

Resorts Nearby
Villages at Seven Springs (4.72 Miles)

Boating & Sailing Nearby
Laurel Hill State Park - Lower Entry (3.67 Miles)

Music Nearby
31st Annual Polka Fireworks Festival (3.65 Miles)

Hotels & Motels Nearby
Wren Crest Motel (2.78 Miles)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)

Camping Nearby
Kooser State Park Cabins (0.02 Miles)
Pioneer Park Campground (1.86 Miles)
Mountain Pines Campground Resort (4.79 Miles)

Campgrounds Nearby
Kooser State Park Cabins (0.02 Miles)
Pioneer Park Campground (1.86 Miles)
Mountain Pines Campground Resort (4.79 Miles)

Farm Tours Nearby
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)
Glades Pike Winery (2.7 Miles)

Wineries Nearby
Glades Pike Winery (2.7 Miles)

Cabins Nearby
Kooser Winter Cabins (0.04 Miles)
Touch of Home Cabins (4.05 Miles)
Mountain Pines Campground Resort (4.79 Miles)

All Dining Nearby
Oakhurst Tea Room (2.81 Miles)

Family Restaurants Nearby
Oakhurst Tea Room (2.81 Miles)

Amusement & Theme Parks Nearby
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)

Mountain Biking Nearby
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (3.64 Miles)

Shopping Nearby
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)

Gardens & Arboretums Nearby
Putman Place (1.59 Miles)


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