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Swimming at Prince Gallitzin State Park

Muskrat beach is open from late-May to mid-September, from 8:00 A.M. until sunset.

Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming.

Pets are prohibited in the beach and swimming area. ADA guide dogs and service dogs are not considered pets.

Amenities in and around the swimming area are:

  • Modern bathhouses
  • Dressing rooms
  • Disc golf
  • Volleyball courts
  • Large picnic area

Campers can swim at the Campground Beach in Maple Loop of Crooked Run Campground.

Smoke-Free Beach

Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes:

  • Cigarettes
  • Pipes
  • Cigars
  • E-cigarettes
  • Other handheld, lighted, smoking devices