Colonel Denning State Park
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground opens on trout season opening day in early April and closes the day after rifle deer season in mid-December. For 2025, the season ran from April 5 through December 14.
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA
The combination of drying fine fuels and leaf litter, low relative humidity of around 35 percent and a southerly wind gusting between 20 and 25 mph during the late morning and afternoon hours, will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across the southern half of Pennsylvania today. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
About
Colonel Denning State Park is a 273-acre woodland park in north-central Cumberland County that serves as a gateway to the vast 96,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest. The park features a scenic 3.5-acre lake and offers a well-maintained 49-site campground that accommodates both tent and trailer camping. The campground provides essential amenities including restrooms with warm showers, a sanitary dump station, and designated pet-friendly sites. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood and ice are available for purchase from the campground host. The park also features an organized group tenting area that can accommodate up to 20 people, with five tent pads, lantern holders, a large fire ring, and picnic tables. The campground operates seasonally from the opening day of trout season in early April through the day after rifle deer season in mid-December. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through Pennsylvania State Parks' reservation system.
Directions
The park is located eight miles north of Newville and nine miles south of Landisburg along PA 233.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $81 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| coloneldenningsp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (717) 776-5272 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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