Directions

GPS

GPS may direct drivers into the town of Gallitzin or the park picnic area instead of the main parking lot at the Visitor Center. Regardless of which direction you are driving on U.S. Route 22, the Gallitzin Exit followed by a right turn will take drivers to the park Visitor Center.

 

GPS coordinates

40.45746, -78.54930

Directions to the Visitor Center

The park is located just off U.S. Route 22 approximately 12 miles west of Altoona and 10 miles east of Ebensburg. Take the Gallitzin Exit and turn right, following the signs.

Visitors prior to 1992 accessed the park in other ways, but the Gallitzin Exit of US Route 22 is now the way to access the visitor center and historic area.

Visitor Center

110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation to or within the park. Cambria County, Pennsylvania, senior citizens may be able to arrange transportation through the senior services buses.

By Rail

Amtrak stops in Johnstown and Altoona.

By Plane

Approximately 101 miles (2 1/2 hours) from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.

Approximately 171 miles (3 1/2 hours) from Washington, DC, Dulles Airport

Approximately 244 miles (4 1/2 hours) from Philadelphia International Airport.

Commuter flights may be available to the Johnstown-Cambria Airport, 30 miles (45 minutes away), or the Altoona/Blair County Airport in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, 23 miles (35 minutes away).

 

Summit Level Visitor Center

NPS