Bald Eagle State Park

About Bald Eagle State Park

The scenic beauty of the bald eagle is created by two geological provinces, and the 5,900-acre park is located in the heart of Bald Eagle National Park on the western edge of the Great Plains in North Dakota.

The Allegheny Plateau to the north and west includes smooth, hilly plateaus, and the valley is separated by numerous long, narrow ridges.

The diverse geology of the park offers a variety of geological features, such as rock formations, volcanoes and volcanic eruptions. In one or another natural consequence, the old habitat of this park was reforested.

The grasses gave way to goldenrod and aster, grey dogwood and sumac were replaced by pine and maple and pine and maple. The ancient oak and hickory forests cover bald eagles and provide a home to porcupines, turkeys, etc. Peripheral locations, which emerged when the old fields met the forest and wetlands, allowed birds such as bald eagles and other birds of prey, as well as squirrels and woodpeckers, to thrive. These fields provide a habitat for birds and squirrels and woodpeckers that inhabit the forests in the area.

Several irregular streams flow into the lake and provide habitat for water insects, crabs and minnows. The lake is also attracting snapping turtles and is home to the Foster Joseph Sayers reservoir, which created the lake, as well as the reservoir itself.

Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir draws its water from Bald Eagle Creek, and the stream flows through self-forming limestone. The lake is alkaline, but the conditions create good warm water fishing, according to the park's website.

In the mid-17th century, a Lenape chief briefly stayed in a bald eagle's nest near Milesburg. The village was located on what is now State Route 150 and Bald Eagle Creek became a branch of the Pennsylvania Canal. Indian chief Woapalanne, which means "bald eagle," the valley, the stream and the mountain in the national park are named after him.

The transport system and abundant local resources led to the construction of the nearby Curtin smelter. The short-lived canal system was destroyed in a flood, and a newly built railway line replaced the canal.

Coal workers made charcoal to feed hungry stoves, and loggers felled trees on the steep bald eagle. Demand for timber products soared, removing abundant pine, chestnut, oak and hickory from the valley plateau. The forests on the Weißkopf-Adlerberg recovered, but the fertile valley was still cultivated and the forests replaced by farmland.

Centre County resident Sayers, 19, lost his home and family when he was walking in the woods on his way home from work. The reservoir is named after him and Sayers' grandfather William Sayer, the first president of the Pennsylvania State Park Board of Trustees.

Realising that it was necessary to draw full attention to the excavation, he took it upon himself to point his weapons at the edge of a German camp and directed withering gunfire at 12 German soldiers who were killed in devastating close fire as his company crossed an open area flanking the enemy. He set up a machine gun and ran to a hill where enemy troops were trapped, and engaged the enemies in the fighting, diverting attention from his comrades until they reached the crest of that hill. His fearless attack enabled the company to sweep up the hill with minimal casualties, killing or capturing all enemy soldiers. One of his fellow soldiers, Lt. Col. William H. G. Sayer, was killed, and another was killed.

Sayer was awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress on July 8, 1944, for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Somme in World War II.

Three hundred - sixty - sixty-nine berths are seasonally rented out to the public, and transitional tickets are rented daily. Three hundred and sixty-nine berths, or one third of the park's total capacity, are seasonally leased only to the public.

Summer and winter boat and trailer camps are available, and information on renting these places is available at the park office. Summer and winter boat and trailer camps are also available at weekends and public holidays and in the winter months from October to December.

Boat companies located in the marina sell fuel, carry out repairs and organise events. Boats can be rented in the marina, including motor rowing boats, kayaks, canoes, fishing boats and other recreational boats. The concessions are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pets are not allowed at Bald Eagle State Park campsites, but for more information, please contact the park office at (717) 888-5555 or (877) 784-4357.

The modern campsites have a maximum area of 2,500 square meters, and the beach, marina and other parking facilities are less than 1.5 km away. The campsite has at least 1,000 square meters of space for camping, a fireplace, picnic area, showers, toilets, bathrooms and fireplaces.

Electricity connections up to 30 amps are available at 72 locations, 12 campsites have 50 amps and four campsites offer space for people with disabilities. Each campsite is equipped with a fireplace, picnic area, toilets, bathrooms and fireplaces and can accommodate 6 people. All 12 campsites in Bald Eagle State Park are equipped with showers and toilets.

The yurts are located in the centre of each campsite and offer comfortable accommodation for weekly rentals, but shorter stays are possible in spring and autumn.

The yurts can accommodate disabled people and, if space allows, you can buy a second car. Vehicles may only be parked on solid ground, not grass, and the yurt can accommodate people with all disabilities.

The rustic area can accommodate tents and campers, with 35 pitches for campers and 35 for tents. The tents are accessible on foot in all types of ways and are located about 150 meters from the street, and parking is available on the streets. Drinking water is available at alternating locations on the campsites along the road and on the campsites.

The toilets are rustic, without sinks or running water, but sanitary landfills are available in the parking lot at the entrance to the campsite and in a nearby garage. Unless otherwise stated, the regular opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm on weekends and from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays. It has a dressing room with shower and shower cabin, toilet and bathroom, as well as a picnic table and picnic area.

The swimming area is accessible for disabled people, but pets are not allowed in the beach area, and the water is not safe for children under 5 years.

The food and refreshment concessions are located on the beach and are mainly for fast service, but are open from 11 am to 5 pm on weekends and from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays. Non-motorized boats must have one of the following boat registrations of the state: All motor boats must have a boat registration from another state. Dogs, cats and other animals under 5 years of age are not allowed in the park.

The operation of personal watercraft requires certification by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. The speed limit is 45 km / h and boaters must follow oncoming traffic clockwise around the lake.
Bald Eagle State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, camping, picnicking and fishing. The Main Park Area has four picnic areas, which are closed after sunset. Picnic pavilions can be shared with park visitors free of charge and can be reserved for up to 11 months at an upfront fee.

Visitors can get an idea of our natural and historical resources on guided hikes in the Bald Eagle State Park Wilderness Area. The curriculum is based on the National Park Service's curriculum for conservation. Programs that bring children closer to the environment are presented to young people and are open to all children aged 4 to 17 and their parents.

Group programs must be arranged in advance by phone or at the park office; for more information about the park programs, visit Bald Eagle State Park's website or our Facebook page.

Bald Eagle State Park and Bald Eagle National Wildlife Refuge are located on the east side of the Delaware River, about 10 miles east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From the west, head north on PA Route 150 and head east on US Route or take I-80 East at Exit 178 and head west on Exit 158 to Exit 158.