Bald Eagle State Park

We had a great time here for the weekend at the rustic campgrounds. The beach is beautiful, not crowded like others. If your booking a tent site here, make sure you check the pictures closely, some sites are very small and others are way more secluded. Original I booked rustic site 3 and it wouldnt even fit 2 tents, I had to cough up an extra 10$ to change my site to R70, and the difference betwe... We had a great time here for the weekend at the rustic campgrounds. The beach is beautiful, not crowded like others. If your booking a tent site here, make sure you check the pictures closely, some sites are very small and others are way more secluded. Original I booked rustic site 3 and it wouldnt even fit 2 tents, I had to cough up an extra 10$ to change my site to R70, and the difference between sites is night and day, we couldn't see our neighbors at R70 whereas site 3 we would have been 10 feet from the main driving road with no trees in between. Do your research if your booking here. Overall a good site, very nice community and plenty of places close by for firewood purchase.

My husband and I left our home in Virginia on Saturday and headed to this park we had been planning to visit for two weeks. After 3 hours and 27 minutes, we arrived. It was 1:37 p.m. when we approached the main office door and saw a woman moving inside, but the secondary door was locked. A minute later, a very cheerful park ranger with thin mustaches came out and asked what we needed. We explaine... My husband and I left our home in Virginia on Saturday and headed to this park we had been planning to visit for two weeks. After 3 hours and 27 minutes, we arrived. It was 1:37 p.m. when we approached the main office door and saw a woman moving inside, but the secondary door was locked. A minute later, a very cheerful park ranger with thin mustaches came out and asked what we needed. We explained that we didn’t have a reservation, but we had our tent and planned to camp overnight until Sunday. He told us that wouldn’t be a problem. We asked how much we needed to pay. He then asked if we were from Pennsylvania. We said no, and he told us to wait while he checked the fee. Moments later, he went to the front desk, came back with a paper, and informed us that we had to pay $37 and that we would find a small box with an envelope at the campground. That was it—he ended with a goodbye smile. But when we arrived at the location he gave us, here is the picture we took: the access gate had a padlock on it. Disappointed, we drove back to the office, and no one opened the door for us. It wasn’t even 3 p.m. yet. We stayed there for a while trying to figure out what to do after almost 4 hours on the road. We were very, very, very disappointed. Up until that moment, we had ALWAYS encountered kind and knowledgeable park rangers. This man didn’t even know the Rustic Campground was closed. Honestly, he’s someone who should be growing vegetables or driving a truck—not working as a responsible employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Thumbs down!

This park and campground are seriously awesome! The park itself is huge, with plenty of open space, water, and even rowing teams practicing on the lake. There’s a nice beach area for swimming, a playground for kids, and lots of spots to picnic or just hang out. Parking is super convenient, so you don’t have to stress about finding a spot. Whether you’re camping for the weekend or just spending a d... This park and campground are seriously awesome! The park itself is huge, with plenty of open space, water, and even rowing teams practicing on the lake. There’s a nice beach area for swimming, a playground for kids, and lots of spots to picnic or just hang out. Parking is super convenient, so you don’t have to stress about finding a spot. Whether you’re camping for the weekend or just spending a day exploring, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is well-kept, and the overall vibe is welcoming and fun. It’s perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for a mix of water activities, outdoor play, and just some time in the fresh air. Definitely a local favorite that’s worth checking out!