Laurel Hill State Park Sustains Major Damage

A major storm system that ran through Somerset County on Thursday caused significant damage to Laurel Hill State Park. The storm uprooted and snapped as many as 75 mature trees and damaged several buildings in Camp Tree Army. No one was in the buildings at the time of the storm. The damage was focused along Buck Run Road, Laurel Hill Park and Camp Tree Army. There were no injuries to staff or visitors. Clean up at Camp Tree Army has begun and park and forestry crews are working to clear roadways and remove hazardous trees. Laurel Hill Campground was not impacted and remains open with access from the County Line Road entrance. The main day use and beach area are also open.