Electric hookups of 30 amps are available at most sites, and some campsites have 50-amp hookups. Some sites have full service hookup, which includes sewer, water, and electricity.

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. Two campsites accommodate people with disabilities.

Russell P. Letterman Campground Map (PDF)

Rustic Camping Area

This rustic area has 34 walk-to sites for tents and 34 sites reserved for camping vehicles. The tent camping sites are walk-to sites and are about 150 feet from the road. Parking spaces for tent campers are along the road.

Drinking water is available along the campground road. Restrooms have non-flush toilets and a sink with running water. A sanitary dump station is available.

Rustic Camping Area Map (PDF)

Free Camping for Campground Hosts

Bald Eagle State Park has one host position available in each campground. Modern campground host site amenities include 30-amp electric service with a water and sewer hookup. The primitive host site does not provide any amenities.

Hosts are required to assist the park personnel 40 hours per five-day work week (including weekends). Work hours are from 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., except Sundays, which will be from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Campground hosts will be on-call to assist the park at various times. Contact the park office for additional information and availability.

Lodging

Bald Eagle State Park has several lodging options, depending on your comfort level.

Make a reservation at Bald Eagle State Park.

Camping Cottages

Three camping cottages in the Russell P. Letterman Campground open the second Friday in April and close after the end of deer season in mid-December.

Each cottage sleeps five people and has:

Wooden walls and floors
Windows
Electric lights and outlets
Electric heat
Bunkbeds
Porch
Picnic table and fire ring
Nearby shower house

Dogs permitted in Camping Cottage #1 for a fee.

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

Deluxe Camping Cottage

A deluxe camping cottage in the Russell P. Letterman Campground opens the second Friday in April and closes after the end of deer season in mid-December.

The deluxe cottage sleeps five and has:

2 rooms
Four-burner electric range and a and microwave oven
Countertop and cabinets
Refrigerator
Table and chairs
Wooden walls and floors
Windows
Electric lights and outlets
Electric heat
Bunk beds
Porch
Picnic table and fire ring
Nearby shower house

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

Yurts

Two round, canvas and wood yurts in the Russell P. Letterman Campground open the second Friday in April and close after the end of deer season in mid-December.

A yurt sleeps six and has:

Canvas and wood walls, with windows
Wood floor
Four-burner electric range and a microwave oven
Countertop and cabinets
Refrigerator
Table and chairs
Electric lights and outlets
Electric heat
Bunk beds
Skylight/vent
Porch
Picnic table and fire ring
Nearby shower house

Dogs are permitted at Yurt B for a fee.

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle

Experience the beauty of Bald Eagle State Park in The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle. The 18,500-square-foot, 16-room building overlooks the park’s lake and provides full-service accommodations.

This modern inn, unique to the park system, focuses on outdoor recreation and stewardship, making maximum use of green building technologies, while serving as a premier interpretive facility for bird watching.

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this overnight facility and associated curtilage only. Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted to the holder of the reservation permit and invited guests age 21 and older. Responsible and legal alcohol consumption is required, and violations are grounds for removal from the state park without refund.

Note that alcohol possession and consumption in all other overnight facilities and all other areas of state parks is prohibited.