Kooser State Park is located on PA Route 31 midway between the Donegal and Somerset turnpike interchanges, at the eastern foothills of Laurel Mountain summit. With an altitude of 2,600 feet and a good trout stream running the full length of the park, the park is a favorite of many visitors. During the winter, spring and fall seasons, weekly and half-week rentals are available.
Summer rentals are for one week only.
Advanced reservations are required. Pit toilets and a sanitary dumping station are available. Reservations are not accepted. Non-profit organized adult and youth groups may use the 120 capacity group tenting area throughout the year. The area is named the Van Dyke Area after a salt wagon driver, Mr. George Van Dyke, who was killed in the late 1800s when his wagon overturned.