Gifford Pinchot State Park

Pennsylvania State Park · York County

CountyYork
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Cabins / lodgeYes

Gifford Pinchot State Park hours

The park is open every day of the year, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. Day use areas close at sunset.

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.

About Gifford Pinchot State Park

Reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides around the 340-acre Pinchot Lake, named for the forester who became governor. A full-service park — campground, cabins, beach, boat rental — halfway between Harrisburg and York.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • ⛺ Screened Shelters
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Modern Electric
  • Modern Non-Electric
  • Modern Organized Group Tenting Site

Contact

Phone717-432-5011

Address2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339

Upcoming events at Gifford Pinchot State Park

Event details and registration are on the PA State Parks calendar.

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