Ryerson Station State Park, a Pennsylvania State Park near Bellaire, Elm Grove, Martins Ferry, Moundsville, Waynesburg

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Ryerson Station State Park

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	Ryerson Station State Park 361 Bristoria Road Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania 15380 Phone: 724-428-4254 Toll Free: 888-727-2757 Reservations: 888-727-2757 Email: ryersonstationsp@state.pa.us
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Ryerson Station State Park is in Greene County in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, near the West Virginia border. The 1,164-acre park features the 62-acre Ronald J. Duke Lake that is named in memory of a former manager of Ryerson Station State Park.

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What lake?

According to the hiking-trail book I purchased, there is a wonderful lake as the centerpiece of the park. The lake no longer exists. The dam that was created has been destroyed, draining all water from the lake. Where there was once a lovely sight, there is just wetlands and clearcut.

(name not given) 23-May-2009

so much fun there evere time i go

Written by mikes1530113 20-Jun-2009

Camping:

Camping: rustic sites, some with elec.

A 48-site campground for tents or trailers lies on a ridge overlooking the park. Camping facilities are open the second Friday in April and close at the end of deer season in mid-December. Camping permits must be secured at the park office. Rustic toilets and a sanitary dump station are provided. Sixteen sites have electric hookups requiring an additional fee.

Organized Group Tenting: A rustic camping area is available for organized adult or youth groups from the second Friday in April to September 30. The area can hold up to 80 people and provides rustic toilets, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables and a pavilion. Advanced reservations are required.

Trails:

Hiking: 11 miles of trails

The trails invite you to explore the park on foot during spring, summer, fall and on cross-country skis in winter. The trails traverse many habitats, like mature forests, wet valley bottoms, evergreen plantations and fields in ecological succession.

Picnicking:

Over 275 picnic tables are available throughout the park along with grills, drinking water and comfort facilities. Some of these facilities are accessible. A small, children?s play area is in the main picnic area. The park has five picnic pavilions. Three pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Boating:

Boating: electric motors only

The 52-acre Ronald J. Duke Lake has a launching ramp just off of Bristoria Road, near the park office. A limited number of mooring sites can be rented on a seasonal basis. Gasoline motors are prohibited.

Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

Swimming:

Swimming: A free pool is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day, unless posted otherwise. The pool complex is accessible, including a lift for the pool. A food concession is near the pool area.

Fishing and Hunting:

Fishing:

The 52-acre Ronald J. Duke Lake has trout, warm-water game fish and panfish. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the lake with trout in spring and late fall. An accessible fishing area is by the park office.

Ice Fishing:

Except for the ice skating area, all of the 52-acre Duke Lake is open for ice fishing. Ice thickness is not monitored. Be sure to check the ice thickness and carry safety equipment.

Hunting and Firearms:

About 1,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, grouse, squirrel and turkey. Early and late goose hunting may occur.

Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.

Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp.

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