Greenwood Furnace State Park

About Greenwood Furnace State Park

Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Huntingdon County, historic Greenwood Furnace State Park offers a unique recreational experience. The park is located in an area of central Pennsylvania known as the Seven Mountains, just outside the city of Greenwood, Pennsylvania.

The park covers 423 hectares, including a six hectare lake, and is surrounded by scenic views of the Seven Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. The park office is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The main entrance of the park offers breathtaking views, as well as a number of other viewpoints and hiking trails.

A walk through historic Greenwood Furnace recalls the community that flourished here from 1834 to 1904. Greenwood was the site of one of the largest coal mines in the United States and the first coal mine in North Carolina.

The red glow of the fire lit up the sky, which probably allowed the inhabitants to walk around with lanterns. Cars full of charcoal, pipes from the cast - houses that signaled the melting pot, and the village was pulsating with life. Greenwood Furnace is a village-built inferno that is hot to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, sending plumes of smoke and cinder into the air that rain down indiscriminately.

The wildlife is abundant in the area and the attentive observer can see a variety of birds, reptiles and amphibians, as well as some birds of prey. Duck, blue heron and occasional osprey visit the lake, but not much more.

When wild animals lose their fear of humans, they can become pests, which can lead to dangerous situations. It is strongly advised not to feed these animals and to contribute to a healthy population of wild animals by not feeding them. The whip - arms sing its unique call and feed on water and other wildlife such as birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.

Wooden tents, trailers and tents: Open - tent, forest tent, trailer or tent in the park, open to the public, free of charge, up to six months.

Trailers and campers can use the convenient sanitary deposit at the entrance to the campsite.

Camping: Open - tent, forest tent or tent in the park, free of charge, up to six months, available.

Camping: Campers must vacate the park for a stay of 48 hours, and the maximum stay is 48 hours per campsite, up to six months, free of charge. The 300 foot long sandy beach is open, but swim at your own risk, and there are no maximum limits for stays.

Nearby there are changing rooms and toilets, as well as a picnic area with picnic tables, picnic chairs and picnic benches and toilets.

The picnic tables and seven picnic pavilions are located in the pine forest near the beach. The gazebo is free, whichever comes first, the better. Picnic benches and toilets are free.

The interpretive programming of the park focuses on the history of the former Greenwood Furnace and the companies and cities that developed it. Archaeological work and extensive research have contributed significantly to understanding this historic site and its role in the development of South Carolina's economy and culture. The proximity to the beach, picnic tables and picnic pavilions make the park a popular place for picnic events.

Programs for school classes and community groups are available by appointment, and after that - school programs are tailored to the educational needs of teachers and offered free of charge.

Interpretative programming is conducted year after year at the Greenwood Furnace State Park Museum and the South Carolina Museum of Natural History, as well as the museum's Interpretive Center, interpreting guided hikes, guided tours and other educational activities.

Educators can request a Teacher's Guide to Greenwood Furnace from the South Carolina Museum of Natural History or the museum's Interpretive Center. The upper end of the lake is bordered by wetlands, which can best be reached by canoe and the lower end by boat.

Penn Roosevelt is located in the heart of the western section of the Seven Mountains and is surrounded by a large block of Rothrock State Forest. The park is the largest state park in South Carolina and the second largest in North Carolina. It is a popular destination for people who want to escape from civilization and return to nature.

A small lake lies in a natural depression known as Stone Creek Kettle, and a small stream runs through the park. Three national parks serve as gateways to Greenwood Furnace State Park, Penn Roosevelt and Rothrock State Forest. All three parks are located on the eastern side of the Seven Mountains in western North Carolina. For more information about Greenwood Oven State Park, please contact the Greenwood Furniture Park Office at (864) 888-5555 or online.

The entrance to the park is located at the entrance to Greenwood Furnace State Park, on the west side of the Seven Mountains in western North Carolina. The state forest offers more than 1,000 hectares of open space and Numerous hiking trails criss-cross the forest. It covers over 200 miles of roads and is accessible from public highways at more than 27 points as well as numerous private roads.