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Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands. A trail system invites visitors to explore the park and observe the diversity of plants and wildlife. The Jones Mill Run Dam and the Hemlock Trail Natural Area are two must-see destinations on your visit.
Laurel Hill State Park consists of 4,062 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park. Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands.
Laurel Hill State Park is a 3,935-acre (1,592 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Jefferson and Middlecreek Townships, Somerset County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Laurel Hill Lake is a 63-acre (25 ha) man-made lake with a dam that was constructed during the Great Depression by the young men of CCC camps SP-8-PA and SP-15-PA .
This was my first visit to Laurel Hill State Park. It is a lovely wooded park with picnic benches under large shade trees with a public beach nearby. A few miles from the beach is a waterfall dam, which was constructed in the 1930’s.
1.6 miles | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes. Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling. Trailhead amenities: none. A slow, gradual incline leads from the Pumphouse Trail Parking Lot along a wide path to the Jones Mill Run Dam.
The large fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and large, private deck overlooking the park and the Laurel Highlands make the lodge cozy and spectacular. The lodge is well equipped for the winter recreation season, including ski and snowboard racks, and glove and boot dryers.
Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset: See 132 reviews, articles, and 73 photos of Laurel Hill State Park, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 14 attractions in Somerset.
