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General Firewood Quarantine: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has enacted a quarantine order for untreated firewood of any kind coming into the state. Any firewood brought into the state must be kiln dried, heat treated, fumigated, and/or USDA Certified. To protect the high quality and native character of our State Parks from exotic invasive species DCNR highly encourages all visitors to:
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Bear Hole Trail Open For Drive Thru the 2nd Friday and Saturday of each Month 9am-3pm. 2017 August 11, 12 - September 8,9 and 22, 23 - October 13, 14, and 27, 28 - November 10, 11 - December 8, 9 2018 - January 12, 13 - February 9, 10 - March 9, 10 and 23, 24 - April 13, 14 and 27, 28 - May 11, 12 - June 8, 9 - July 13, 14 - August 10, 11 - September 14, 15 and 28, 29 - October 12, 13 and 26, 27 - November 9, 10 - December 14, 15 |
Contrary to the information on Google, Pennsylvania state parks are open every day of the year. Day use areas close at dusk. Park offices are open specific hours. Pools, beaches, and campgrounds are open specific seasons. |
The 3,520-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley, between Second and Blue mountains. Scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife.
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If the activity symbol is blue, this activity can accommodate people with a disability. Please contact the park at 717-865-6470 for more details. |
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Sight Seeing |
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Historical Places |
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Scenic View |
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Fishing |
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Picnicking |
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Hunting |
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Boating |
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Hiking |
Trail A | |
1.49 miles | |
Trail A-2 | |
1.11 miles | |
Trail B | |
1.42 miles | |
Trail C | |
1.63 miles | |
Trail D | |
1.91 miles | |
State Park Lane Trail | |
More Difficult | 0.47 miles |
Old Moonshine | |
Easiest | 0.84 miles |
Connector | |
Most Difficult | 0.12 miles |
Portage Trail | |
More Difficult | 0.24 miles |
Horse Trail | |
More Difficult | 0.66 miles |
Swatara Rail Trail | |
Easiest | 0.38 miles |
Swatara Water Trail | |
not set | 8.75 miles |
Swatara Rail Trial | |
Easiest | 2.53 miles |
Swatara Rail Trail | |
Easiest | 7.06 miles |
Trail A-1 | |
Most Difficult | 1.97 miles |
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Horse Trail |
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Biking |
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Mountain Biking |
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If the activity symbol is blue, this activity can accommodate people with a disability. Please contact the park for more details. |
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