Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Pennsylvania State Natural Area · Cumberland County

CountyCumberland
RV hookupsPrimitive only

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center hours

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

The center office is open specific hours. Contact the center office for facility seasons and hours.

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

About Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Astride South Mountain with a panoramic view over the Cumberland Valley, and sixteen miles of interconnected trail open all year. A stone mansion at the top houses the education programmes, which run from pre-school upward.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Rustic Organized Group Tenting Site

Contact

Phone717-486-5031

Address500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

Upcoming events at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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

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