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Bald Eagle State Park is located in Bald Eagle Valley, bordered to the east by the Bald Eagle Mountains and Bald Eagle Creek — all named for Chief Bald Eagle of the Leni-Lenape tribes, who lived here in the early 1700s.
A 1,730-acre man-made lake, stretching eight miles and offering 23 miles of shoreline, is the park's biggest draw, with unlimited horse power boating and excellent warm-water fishing.
Boaters enjoy six launch ramps, a 368-slip marina and a boat rental concession. Ice fishing is popular in the winter. From shore, boats and through the ice, anglers cast for crappie, bluegills, perch, large and smallmouth bass.
Along the beach, lifeguard coverage is limited to Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Swimming is permitted before and after the lifeguards are on duty, but swimmers must follow posted instructions for swimming when lifeguards are not on duty.
There is much more to do on over 4,000 acres of surrounding land.
Nature lovers enjoy the diversity of bird life, butterflies, and animals like the white-tailed deer. Stunning Foliage keeps the autumn months busy. In the winter, the five-acre sledding and tobogganing area add to the lake activities. Cross-country skiers use over ten of the available 15 miles of hiking trails within the park.
The primitive and modern campgrounds, totaling 169 sites, are open seasonally, mid-April through mid-December. There are wheelchair-accessible campsites.
There are two yurts with stoves, refrigerators and electric heat. Each yurt sleeps six. There is a dump station for RVs at both campgrounds. Three camping cottages provide sleeping accommodations for five.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers controls lake levels to prevent flooding. The lake is usually maintained at its 1,730-acre summer level from mid-May to mid-November. The lake is drained down to 630 acres in late winter.
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A jet boat skims across the water at Bald Eagle State Park.
Getting ready for a day of sailboating at Bald Eagle.
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