UPDATE (Sept. 17; 10:45 a.m.): The Overnight RV (ORV) lot is anticipating a 2 p.m. open Friday pending clearances from West Penn Power & University officials. Due to traffic & safety concerns, ORV patrons are asked NOT to line up along Park Avenue prior to 2 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE (Sept. 16; 6:13 p.m.): Utility crews have worked diligently to clear debris and replace utility poles to make the Overnight RV (ORV) lot operational this weekend. Crews will continue to work around the clock as there is more work to be done. The lot is scheduled to open Friday afternoon. The exact open time for the lot and entry information will be provided at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.
As many of you know, a strong line of thunderstorms crossed through State College Wednesday afternoon. Those storms caused extensive damage and obstructions to the Overnight RV (ORV) lot, knocking down utility poles, power lines and trees, turning over portable toilets and causing other damage to the area. Power to the ORV lot is out at this time and many roadways are obstructed by utility poles and trees. Crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible and crews are working to remove the debris.
In order to allow crews as much time as possible to restore power to the ORV lot and clear debris from the roadways, we have made the decision to close the ORV lot Thursday evening and move all RVs to Grange Fair Park (1 Homan Ln, Centre Hall, PA 16828) for Thursday evening with the hope of a potential Friday afternoon/evening move-in, if we are able to restore power. Those planning to arrive Thursday can show their Thursday ORV pass at the Grange Fair and will not be charged.
If you have questions regarding this weekend's ORV Lot relocation, please email ORVlot@psu.edu.
