Parker Dam State Park

28 Fairview Rd, Penfield, PA 15849

A 968-acre park in the Moshannon State Forest with a sand beach on 20-acre Parker Lake. Max depth five feet at the buoy line. Rustic cabins, tent-and-trailer camping, and 30+ miles of forest trails. Open 8 AM to sunset late May–mid September.

Ideal for a beach walk.

81°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 53. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

  • 81°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Sunny
Water Temp
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 28m
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:41 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:39 AM Low 0.5 ft
9:24 AM High 1.8 ft
4:51 PM Low 0.5 ft
9:51 PM High 1.1 ft
Today Jun 3
81°

Sunny

0%
85
Thu Jun 4
84°

Sunny

0%
85
Fri Jun 5
85°

Mostly Sunny

0%
84
Sat Jun 6
82°

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

58%
38
Sun Jun 7
80°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

44%
38
Mon Jun 8
77°

Mostly Sunny

12%
84
Tue Jun 9
78°

Mostly Sunny

10%
85
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

State park lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

28 Fairview Rd, Penfield, PA 15849

beachcabinscampingtrailsboat rentalsinterpretive center
Is Parker Dam State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Is there an entry fee at Parker Dam State Park?

Entry to Parker Dam State Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Parker Dam State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Parker Dam State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Parker Dam State Park?

Amenities at Parker Dam State Park include beach, cabins, camping, trails, boat rentals, interpretive center.

When is the water warmest at Parker Dam State Park?

Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Parker Dam State Park located?

Parker Dam State Park is in Clearfield County, PA, at 28 Fairview Rd, Penfield, PA 15849.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

esc