Gifford Pinchot State Park

Gifford Pinchot State Park is a 2,338-acre (946 ha) Pennsylvania state park in northern York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The park is located on the site of farm fields and wooded hillsides. The central 340-acre (140 ha) Pinchot Lake is an important recreation site featuring a designated swim area on an artificial beach, boat launch with rentals and tours, and prime bass fishing. Surrounding the lake are campsites that accommodate tents and trailers, as well as yurts and cabins. Two 18-hole disc golf courses and volleyball courts are nearby the picnic areas for day use. There are several trails that pass through the park, including the Mason-Dixon Trail. Environmental education programs are provided at the park and a dedicated Environmental Learning Center is open on weekends in the summer for exhibit visitors. Additionally, an electric vehicle charging station has been installed for guests. [2]

Gifford Pinchot State Park
A trail in Gifford Pinchot State Park
Location of Gifford Pinchot State Park in Pennsylvania
LocationLewisberry, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates40°04′18″N 76°53′16″W
Area2,338 acres (9.46 km2)
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Established1961[1]
Named forGifford Pinchot
Governing bodyPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteGifford Pinchot State Park

References

  1. "History of Gifford Pinchot State Park". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  2. "Gifford Pinchot State Park". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2021-05-07.


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