State Parks Near York, Pennsylvania
25 state park units lie within 50 miles of York, including 8 parks across the line in Maryland. The closest is Susquehanna Riverlands State Park, about 8 mi northeast of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Susquehanna Riverlands State Park8 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 25 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 135 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near York, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central York; driving distance is usually longer.
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
Popular activities here are boating and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park →Samuel S. Lewis State Park
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 1.6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Samuel S. Lewis State Park →Gifford Pinchot State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Pinchot State Park →Codorus State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Codorus State Park →Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Covering about 330 acres, Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail lies in Baltimore County, about 7 miles south of New Freedom.
Hours, fees and rules for Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail →Susquehannock State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 5.6 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehannock State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area →Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kings Gap Environmental Education Center →Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Pine Grove Furnace State Park →Memorial Lake State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Water access includes a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Memorial Lake State Park →Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 8.4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area →Palmer State Park
Palmer State Park is a park in Harford County, about 7 miles northeast of Bel Air.
Hours, fees and rules for Palmer State Park →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Swatara State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 34 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Swatara State Park →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Caledonia State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. The official site lists about 10 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming pool and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Caledonia State Park →Little Buffalo State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Buffalo State Park →Colonel Denning State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Colonel Denning State Park →Mont Alto State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Mont Alto State Park →Cunningham Falls State Park
Cunningham Falls State Park is a park in Frederick County, about 3 miles southwest of Thurmont.
Hours, fees and rules for Cunningham Falls State Park →Patapsco Valley State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 200 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Patapsco Valley State Park →Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center →North Point State Battlefield
North Point State Battlefield is a historic site in Baltimore County, about 7 miles east of Baltimore.
Hours, fees and rules for North Point State Battlefield →Fowlers Hollow State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Camping is available: 12 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fowlers Hollow State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near York
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · 289 campsites
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · 1 campsites
- Susquehannock State Park 26 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 30 mi west · Campground listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 31 mi west · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near York
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 31 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Caledonia State Park 40 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Little Buffalo State Park 41 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near York
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 23 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 31 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 35 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near York
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 31 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caledonia State Park 40 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Little Buffalo State Park 41 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near York
- Susquehanna Riverlands State Park 8 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Samuel S. Lewis State Park 10 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Susquehannock State Park 26 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Fishing near York
- Gifford Pinchot State Park 12 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Codorus State Park 16 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park 31 mi west · Fishing listed
- Memorial Lake State Park 33 mi north · Fishing listed
- Swatara State Park 37 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near York
What is the closest state park to York?
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park is the closest, about 8 miles northeast of York in a straight line. Next are Samuel S. Lewis State Park and Gifford Pinchot State Park.
How many state parks are near York?
25 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near York have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Gifford Pinchot State Park, Codorus State Park and Susquehannock State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near York?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Gifford Pinchot State Park, Codorus State Park and Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near York?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Hanover, PA17 mi southwest
- Near Harrisburg, PA23 mi north
- Near Lancaster, PA23 mi east
- Near Carlisle, PA30 mi northwest
- Near Westminster, MD30 mi southwest
- Near Lebanon, PA31 mi northeast
- Near Ephrata, PA33 mi northeast
- Near Bel Air, MD36 mi southeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.