The wooded park area nestles at the side of a mountain and has a scenic lake and excellent hiking trails. A hike on a 2.5 mile trail rises to Flat Rock for a beautiful vista of the Cumberland Valley. In addtion to hiking, the park offers fishing and swimming from a sandy beach. The 52-site, tent and trailer campground is open from the opening day of trout season to the day after antlerless deer season. The park is eight miles north of Newville and nine miles south of Landisburg.
Location:
1599 Doubling Gap Road, Newville Pennsylvania 17241
Telephone
717-776-5272
Other Pennsylvania State Parks nearby:
(Mercersburg) Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
(Fayetteville) Caledonia State Park
(Newville) Colonel Denning State Park
(Hanover) Cororus State Park
(Fort Loudon) Cowans Gap State Park
(Lewisberry) Gifford Pinchot State Park
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01/10 Coming to The Newville area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
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