Cowans Gap State Park
Pennsylvania State Park · Fulton County
Cowans Gap State Park hours
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The park office is usually open weekdays year round from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except on some holidays. The park office has extended hours and weekend hours in the summer season through mid-October.
The beach, food and boat rental concession, and overnight camping and cabin areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Cowans Gap State Park
A 42-acre lake in the Allens Valley of Fulton County, hemmed in by state forest on every side. Rustic cabins, a large campground, a beach and a network of trails that climb straight out of the park into the surrounding ridges.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Pennsylvania state parks with cabins · swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Modern Electric
- Modern Non-Electric
- Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
- Modern Tent Only
Contact
Phone717-485-3948
Address6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
Upcoming events at Cowans Gap State Park
- Cowans History
- CCC Tour!
- The Gap in Winter
- First Day Hike - Lakeside Trail Session #1
- First Day Hike - Overlook Trail Hike
- First Day Hike - Lakeside Trail Session #2
Event details and registration are on the PA State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Cowans Gap State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
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