Gifford Pinchot State Park
Open — Open through late October 2026. The campground will close September 8, 2026 for renovations expected to last over a year.
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
The combination of drying fine fuels and leaf litter, low relative humidity of 35 to 40 percent and a southwesterly wind gusting between 20 and 30 mph during the late morning and afternoon hours, will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across the southern half of Pennsylvania today. A few showers are possible during the mid to late morning hours today, but any rain will be brief and generally amounting to just a few hundredths of an inch. 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
Gifford Pinchot State Park encompasses 2,338 acres in northern York County and features one of the largest campgrounds in the Pennsylvania state park system. Located at the southern end of the 340-acre Pinchot Lake, the campground provides 289 sites with macadam pads suitable for everything from large motorhomes to small tents. The facility operates seasonally from mid-April through late October. Campsites vary in size and amenities, with many offering electric hookups and some providing full service hookups including water, sewer, and electricity. The campground is equipped with modern bathhouses featuring flush toilets and showers, sanitary dumping stations, and a staffed campground office. On-site amenities include an outdoor amphitheater, boat launching and mooring areas, and access to hiking trails and an ADA-accessible swimming beach. In addition to traditional campsites, the park offers year-round lodging options including ten modern cabins with full kitchens and bathrooms, yurts sleeping five on bunk beds, and camping cottages. The campground also accommodates organized group tenting for up to 250 people. Pets are permitted on designated campsites. Campers may stay up to 14 consecutive nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day, or 21 consecutive nights during other parts of the season.
Directions
Gifford Pinchot State Park is located in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania. From I-83, take exit 32 and follow PA-382 west for approximately 2 miles to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $96 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 95ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| giffordpinchotsp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (717) 432-5011 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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