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.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 2:48AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 inches or more possible. * WHERE...All of Central Pennsylvania * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:39AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Juniata River Valley and Middle Susquehanna River Valley * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills approaching 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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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