Swatara State Park

Pennsylvania State Park · Lebanon County

CountyLebanon
CampingDay use only

Swatara State Park hours

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

Areas of the park are open specific seasons and hours. Contact Memorial Lake State Park office for facility seasons and hours.

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

About Swatara State Park

Rolling fields and woodland in the Swatara Valley between Second and Blue mountains, with Swatara Creek meandering the length of the park. A rail-trail follows the creek, and the fossil pit turns up Devonian trilobites for anyone who digs.

Things to do

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

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone717-865-6470

Address18 Boundary Road, Grantville, PA 17028

Upcoming events at Swatara State Park

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

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