Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Closed — Closed for the season. Mansion rooms and group tenting site rentals available mid-April through mid-November. Mansion rooms require a two-day minimum and Friday arrival. Trails and day use areas remain open year-round, sunrise to sunset.

About

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center encompasses 2,531 acres of forested land on South Mountain in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The center's unique attractions include mountainous terrain, extensive forests, and sweeping panoramic views of the Cumberland Valley from the historic Italian villa-style Cameron-Masland Mansion, located at the summit after a scenic four-mile winding road. The center offers limited camping options, primarily featuring a rustic organized group tenting site that accommodates up to 35 people. Additionally, the mansion provides overnight lodging in various room configurations, available for rental primarily on weekends during the operating season. The facility is specifically dedicated to environmental education and interpretive programs for Pennsylvania citizens, offering curriculum-based programs for schools, teacher workshops, and public programming throughout the year. Outdoor recreation opportunities include more than 25 miles of interconnected hiking trails, a permanent orienteering course, picnicking facilities, hunting, and wildlife watching. The park's three main areas are connected by trail systems that remain open year-round. The mansion and grounds are available for meetings, retreats, weddings, and special events during the rental season. An electric vehicle charging station is available in the Education Center parking lot.

Directions

From Interstate 81, take Exit 37. Travel south on PA 233 for about 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Pine Road and continue 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Kings Gap Road. The Cameron-Masland Mansion is 3.5 miles from the entrance. Follow the winding, paved road to the top of the mountain.

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