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.

78°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph.

Weather

  • 78°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
N
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
83°F
Sunny
Water Temp
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 28m
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:38 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
78°

Sunny

0%
85
Thu Jun 4
83°

Sunny

0%
85
Fri Jun 5
85°

Mostly Sunny

0%
85
Sat Jun 6
84°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

22%
52
Sun Jun 7
80°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%
38
Mon Jun 8
76°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

20%
74
Tue Jun 9
77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

18%
85
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — 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.

Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
3:00 PM - 5:00 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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