Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests Reservations
Campground Bridge Project Fall 2027: Due to a potential campground bridge rehabilitation project, Colonel Denning Campground is not available for reservations the fall 2027 season. Once the project is finalized additional facilities may be opened for reservations.
COLONEL DENNING STATE PARK, PA
Description
Colonel Denning State Park, in north central Cumberland County, is in Doubling Gap, so named by the "S" turn where Blue Mountain doubles ...[more]
Book a Campsite at COLONEL DENNING STATE PARK, PA
Overview
Description
Colonel Denning State Park, in north central Cumberland County, is in Doubling Gap, so named by the "S" turn where Blue Mountain doubles back on itself. This feature may be seen from the Doubling Gap Vista in adjacent Tuscarora State Forest. The park has 273 acres of woodland and a 3.5-acre lake.
Booking Window
Modern Electric
Sat Oct 31 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Modern Non-Electric
Sat Oct 31 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
Mon Nov 02 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilions
Mon Nov 02 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri Apr 03 2026
Sat Dec 12 2026
Peak
Fri Apr 02 2027
Sat Dec 11 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- A Playground Is Available In The Campground Area
- Boating
- Dump Station
- Environmental Programs
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Flush Toilets Are Available In The Campground
- Flush Toilets Are Available In The Pavilion Areas
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Sanitation Dumping Station Is Available In The Campground
- Showerhouse/Restrooms
- Showers Are Available In The Campground
- Swimming - Beach
Less Than 1 Mile
- Hunting
Within 10 Miles
- Nearest Camp Store Outside The Campground
- Nearest Laundromat Outside Of Campground
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.28083, -77.41837
40°16'51"N, 77°25'6"W
The park is eight miles north of Newville and nine miles south of Landisburg, along PA 233.
40.28083, -77.41837
40°16'51"N, 77°25'6"W
The park is eight miles north of Newville and nine miles south of Landisburg, along PA 233.
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