Shawnee State Park

132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559

451-acre Shawnee Lake ten miles west of historic Bedford along US 30. Sand-and-turf swim beach, modern bathhouses, 3.5-mile lakeside trail, three boat launches, and a concession renting paddleboats, canoes, and rowboats. 293 campsites on-site.

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Ideal for a beach walk.

82°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 82°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8574680 · Observed 1.42 ft · Predicted 0.86 ft

Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 7 mph
SW
Rain
11%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
Next High Tide
4:06 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.4h
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:47 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
4:20 AM High 1.9 ft
11:36 AM Low 0.7 ft
4:06 PM High 1.1 ft
10:09 PM Low 0.4 ft
Today Jun 25
82°

Mostly Sunny

11%
85
Fri Jun 26
80°

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

32%
54
Sat Jun 27
76°

Showers And Thunderstorms

91%
19
Sun Jun 28
81°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%
54
Mon Jun 29
86°

Mostly Sunny

10%
85
Tue Jun 30
91°

Mostly Sunny

8%
76
Wed Jul 1
93°

Mostly Sunny

14%
76
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

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

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

Major
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:50 PM - 5:50 PM

Parking

State park lot.

Dogs

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

Entry Fee

Free

Address

132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559

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Is Shawnee State Park dog-friendly?

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

Is there an entry fee at Shawnee State Park?

Entry to Shawnee State Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Shawnee State Park?

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

What amenities are at Shawnee State Park?

Amenities at Shawnee State Park include beach, bathhouse, boat rentals, boat launches, camping, trails, vending.

When is the water warmest at Shawnee 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 Shawnee State Park located?

Shawnee State Park is in Bedford County, PA, at 132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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