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GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK, PA

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Gifford Pinchot State Park, a 2,338-acre full service park, is in northern York County along PA 177 between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. The...[more]
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Modern Cabins
Modern Cabins
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Back-In
Pets Allowed - no
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Camping Cottages
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Back-In
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Camping Cottage
Camping Cottages
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Camping Cottages
5
Back-In
Pets Allowed - no
Conewago Day Use Area
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80
Electric Hookup: 10 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Conewago Day Use Area
Pavilions
80
Electric Hookup: 10 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
100
Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
20
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
60
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
20
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
40
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Group Tenting Area
Modern Organized Group Tenting Site
20
Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Non-Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
Loop A
Modern Electric
5
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water
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Overview

Description

Gifford Pinchot State Park, a 2,338-acre full service park, is in northern York County along PA 177 between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. The park consists of reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides with the 340-acre Pinchot Lake serving as a prime attraction.

Geography:

The park and it's lake are located within the woodlands and farmlands of York County, Pennsylvania, near the crossroads of Interstate 81, Interstate 83, Route 76 (PA Turnpike), and Route 15, which provide access to a variety of Mid-Atlantic cities and destinations within a days' drive. Nearby metropolitan areas are York and Harrisburg.

Recreation:

The park offers boating, fishing, disc golfing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. Winter activities, including ice fishing, ice boating, cross-country skiing, and ice skating are also popular.

Facilities:

Campground: The campground features restroom bathhouses with wash sinks within walking distance. Communal water hydrants are available throughout the campground. A dump station is accessible for an additional fee. A designating swimming area for overnight guests is available when the beach is open for swimming. A playground, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits are available. The campground also features a designate boat launch for overnight guests. Firewood and Ice is available for purchase.
Organized Group: Group Tenting Areas are able to be reserved by formal organizations, religious assemblies, youth groups, and other organized entities. The Group Tenting Areas feature a restroom bathhouse with a wash sink within walking distance. Picnic tables and fire rings to accommodate the area's capacity are present. A designating swimming area for overnight guests is available when the beach is open for swimming. A playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits are available. Firewood is available for purchase.
Yurts: Yurts are round Mongolian-style tents that sit on a deck. The Yurts sit lakeside with water-front access. A yurt sleeps five people. Heat, electricity, and a cooking stove top are available, but no fans. A picnic table and a fire ring with a grill are available outside the yurt. A communal water hydrant is available in the yurt colony. Restroom bathhouses with wash sinks are within walking distance. A designating swimming area for overnight guests is available when the beach is open for swimming. A playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits are available. Firewood and Ice is available for purchase.
Cottages: Lakeside with water-front access. A cottage sleeps five people. Heat and electricity are available, but no fans or cooking apparatus. A picnic table and a fire ring with a grill are available outside the cottage. A communal water hydrant is available in the cottage colony. Restroom bathhouses with wash sinks are within walking distance. A designating swimming area for overnight guests is available when the beach is open for swimming. A playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits are available. Firewood and Ice is available for purchase.
Cabins: Sleep 6 or 8 people. Cabins are comprised of bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. The kitchen features, cabinets, countertop, stovetop and oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer, and a dining room table that accommodates the capacity of the cabin. Also featured outside the cabin are a covered porch, a picnic table, and a fireplace with a grill.
Pavilions: Feature picnic tables that seat 80 people. Lighting and electric are provided when reserved. Restrooms are within walking distance. Large charcoal grills are featured at each pavilion. Horseshoe pits are adjacent to each of the pavilions. Disc Golf Courses: The Boulder Woods 18-hole course is perfect for those who want to develop their Disc Golf skills, while the Quaker's Challenge course offers 18 holes of championship-length competition. Both courses are open to the public and are free to play. Score cards and course maps are available on-site.

Nearby Attractions:

Local attractions include orchards, farmers' markets, and wineries. Just minutes up the road, Roundtop Mountain Resort offers year-round opportunities for family fun www.skiroundtop.com. York County offers an abundance of factory tours, including Utz Potato Chips, Harley Davidson, and Snyder's Pretzels. The nearby PA State Capital, Harrisburg, hosts a variety of museums, restaurants, and events. Hershey Park and other Hershey attractions are approximately 30 miles northeast. Historic Gettysburg is approximately 32 miles southwest.

Booking Window

Camping Cottages

Sun Mar 31 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Full-Hookup

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Modern Cabins

Sun Mar 31 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Modern Electric

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Modern Non-Electric

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Modern Organized Group Tenting Site

Sun Mar 31 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Pavilions

Sun Mar 31 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Yurts

Sun Mar 31 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations 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
Mon Apr 01 2024
Thu Oct 31 2024
Peak
Fri Apr 12 2024
Wed Oct 30 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • A Playground Is Available In The Cabin Area
  • A Playground Is Available In The Campground Area
  • ADA Sites are available in the campground
  • Amphitheater
  • Beach Is Available In The Campground
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Is Available In The Cabin Area
  • Boat Launch Is Available In The Campground
  • Boat Launch Is Available In The Group Tenting Area
  • Boat Mooring Is Available In The Cabin Area
  • Boat Mooring Is Available In The Campground
  • Boat Rental
  • Disc Golf
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Pier
  • Flush Toilets Are Available In The Campground
  • Flush Toilets Are Available In The Group Tenting Area
  • Ice Skating
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Wayside Exhibit
  • Park Office
  • Pet Camping
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Playfield Is Available In The Cabin Area
  • Playfield Is Available In The Campground
  • Playfield Is Available In The Group Tenting Area
  • Playground
  • Public Boat Launch Available
  • Restroom
  • Shoreline Or Offshore Mooring
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Water
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.087, -76.888
40°5'13"N, 76°53'17"W

Campground office address: 800 East Camping Area Road, Wellsville, PA 17365. Cabin address: 2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339. The park is near the metropolitan areas of York and Harrisburg. It is reached from Harrisburg via the Lewisberry Exit (35) of I-83 south, then PA 177 south; or by US 15 south to Dillsburg, then to PA 74 south. From York, take PA 74 north or I-83 north. From I-83, take the Newberrytown Exit (32), PA 382 west to PA 177 south.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 ROSSTOWN ROAD
LEWISBERRY  PA  17339
Phone Number:
Information:  (717)292-4112
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