Colonel Denning State Park

Pennsylvania State Park · Cumberland County

CountyCumberland
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
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About Colonel Denning State Park

Set in Doubling Gap, named for the S-turn where Blue Mountain folds back on itself. A 3.5-acre lake with a beach sits in 273 acres of woodland, and the Flat Rock Trail climbs to a vista over the Cumberland Valley.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

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The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone717-776-5272

Address1599 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA 17241

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