Shikellamy State Park
Closed — The park is open for day use year-round from sunrise to sunset. Pavilion reservations are closed through May 1, 2026. The Overlook Section road is closed from October through April.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 8:55AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Sullivan, and York Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Shikellamy State Park encompasses 132 acres divided into two sections at the confluence of the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania. The 50-acre Marina Section occupies the southern tip of Packers Island in Northumberland County, providing close-up river access with a marina, two boat launches, paved walking paths, and picnic facilities with pavilions. The 190-acre Overlook Section in Union County sits atop a 360-foot cliff on the western shore of the Susquehanna River, offering three scenic overlooks with commanding views of the river confluence. This section features hiking trails and additional picnic facilities. The overlook road is closed seasonally from October through April. The park offers diverse recreational opportunities including fishing in the Susquehanna River and Lake Augusta (a 3,060-acre lake formed by an inflatable dam), boating, hiking, biking, and wildlife watching. Both sections feature picnic pavilions available for reservation. The park is open year-round for day use from sunrise to sunset, though certain facilities and sections operate seasonally. All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply to fishing and boating activities.
Directions
Marina Section: Located on Packers Island, accessed from PA 147 (Bridge Avenue). Overlook Section: From US 15, follow County Line Road east for 2.3 miles to the park entrance road. From US 11, travel west on County Line Road for 0.25 mile to the park entrance road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $74 - $86 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| shikellamysp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (570) 988-5557 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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