Cumberland County, PA · Lake

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

696-acre park on South Mountain at the Appalachian Trail's halfway point — the AT Museum is on-site. Two swim lakes: 1.7-acre Fuller Lake (lifeguarded 11 AM–7 PM Memorial Day–Labor Day) and 25-acre Laurel Lake with boat rentals and an unguarded beach. Open 8 AM to sunset May 1–Sep 30.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

80°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 3 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 2 mph.

Weather

80°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

85 /100

ideal

85 Sunbathe

88 Walk

67 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

80°F

Clear

Wind

3 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

9:51 PM

1.1 ft · in 28m

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:33 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

80°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

86°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

88°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 6

89°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Sun Jun 7

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

Mon Jun 8

75°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

20%

Tue Jun 9

77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

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

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Major

2:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Minor

7:40 AM - 8:40 AM

Major

2:50 PM - 4:50 PM

Beach Info

Parking

State park lots at both lakes.

Dogs

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

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324

Amenities

lifeguards at Fullertwo swim beachesboat rentalscampingAT Museumrail trailhistoric iron furnace

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Pine Grove Furnace State Park from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Pine Grove Furnace State Park dog-friendly?

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

Is there an entry fee at Pine Grove Furnace State Park?

Entry to Pine Grove Furnace State Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Pine Grove Furnace State Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Pine Grove Furnace State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Pine Grove Furnace State Park?

Amenities at Pine Grove Furnace State Park include lifeguards at Fuller, two swim beaches, boat rentals, camping, AT Museum, rail trail, historic iron furnace.

When is the water warmest at Pine Grove Furnace 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 Pine Grove Furnace State Park located?

Pine Grove Furnace State Park is in Cumberland County, PA, at 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324.