Caledonia State Park
Notice: Attention Campers - Please be advised that during freezing weather, water hydran — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 35 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(717) 352-2161
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Attention Campers - Please be advised that during freezing weather, water hydrants on Full Hook-Up Campsites need to be in the CLOSED position and hose MUST be unattached from the hydrant. Thank you.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Franklin County, about 10 miles east of Chambersburg, Caledonia State Park covers about 1,120 acres.
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. Camping is available: 35 campsites across 4 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The pool, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: this campground.
Pets are prohibited in this campground. All sites in this camping area are pet friendly.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: The camping season opens the day before trout season and ends with the conclusion of deer season in December. Caledonia State Park Campground Map (PDF)
Tent and trailer sites are available in two campgrounds.
The camping season opens the day before trout season and ends with the conclusion of deer season in December.
Both campgrounds have drinking water, showers, flush toilets, and sanitary dump stations. | — | Showers | — |
| Chinquapin Hill Campground Chinquapin Hill Campground is nestled on the side of a mountain among plenty of shade trees and is close to the swimming pool. This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 18 full-hookup sites.
The park amphitheater is in this camping area and is accessible to the public from the day use parking area.
Pets are prohibited in this campground.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA accessible campsites, restrooms, and showers are available for people with disabilities. | 18 | This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 18 full-hookup sites.Showers | — |
| Hosack Run Campground Hosack Run Campground is one mile from the main day use area.
This campground has moderately level, open, and shaded sites. This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 17 full-hookup sites. This camping area also has a small playground for children.
All sites in this camping area are pet friendly.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA accessible campsite, restroom, and shower are available for people with disabilities. | 17 | This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 17 full-hookup sites.Showers | — |
| Organized Group Tenting Season: This area opens the day before trout season in March and closes the fourth Sunday in October. Caledonia offers five separate 20-person sites for rent to organized adult and youth groups. This area opens the day before trout season in March and closes the fourth Sunday in October.
There are flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Advance reservations are required.
Caledonia makes a great base for groups touring the Gettysburg National Military Park.
To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Caledonia State Park Campground Map (PDF)
Tent and trailer sites are available in two campgrounds.
The camping season opens the day before trout season and ends with the conclusion of deer season in December.
Both campgrounds have drinking water, showers, flush toilets, and sanitary dump stations.
Chinquapin Hill Campground
Chinquapin Hill Campground is nestled on the side of a mountain among plenty of shade trees and is close to the swimming pool. This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 18 full-hookup sites.
The park amphitheater is in this camping area and is accessible to the public from the day use parking area.
Pets are prohibited in this campground.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA accessible campsites, restrooms, and showers are available for people with disabilities.
Hosack Run Campground
Hosack Run Campground is one mile from the main day use area.
This campground has moderately level, open, and shaded sites. This campground has non-electric sites, electric sites, and 17 full-hookup sites. This camping area also has a small playground for children.
All sites in this camping area are pet friendly.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. ADA accessible campsite, restroom, and shower are available for people with disabilities.
Organized Group Tenting
Caledonia offers five separate 20-person sites for rent to organized adult and youth groups. This area opens the day before trout season in March and closes the fourth Sunday in October.
There are flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Advance reservations are required.
Caledonia makes a great base for groups touring the Gettysburg National Military Park.
To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Caledonia House #2
Caledonia House #2
Located along US 30, Caledonia Lodge is a two-story frame house available for rent year round.
The lodge has:
- Modern kitchen
- Closed-in porch
- One and one half baths
- Dining room
- Living room
- Central heat
- Three bedrooms that sleep ten people
Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this overnight facility and associated curtilage only. Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted to the holder of the reservation permit and invited guests age 21 and older. Responsible and legal alcohol consumption is required, and violations are grounds for removal from the state park without refund.
Note that alcohol possession and consumption in all other overnight facilities and all other areas of state parks is prohibited.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingHuntingFishingGolfSwimmingPicnickingHikingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 1.8 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables, benches The famous, 2,186-mile Appalachian Trail passes through the park on its way north to Mt. Katahdin in Maine and south to Springer Mountain in Georgia. Hiking this section of the Appalachian Trail gives hikers a taste of the terrain of the entire trail. Many scouting groups use this part of the Appalachian Trail as a “shake down” trip before setting out on longer excursions. Hikers can do an overnight hike on the Appalachian Trail from Caledonia to Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The Potomac Appalachian TrHiking |
| Chambersburg Water Line | 1.9 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables This park “right-of-way” is perfect for the entire family. Level and grassy, the waterline cuts across the entire park and offers glimpses into the dark and beautiful forest of the park.HikingBiking |
| Charcoal Hearth Trail | 2.7 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables This is the longest and most rugged trail in the park. With its trailhead at the falls on Thaddeus Stevens Historic Trail, Charcoal Hearth Trail climbs steeply for 10-15 minutes to Graeffenburg Mountain before leveling off, then descends gradually, ending by a quiet stream near the Furnace Dam and pond. On the descent, watch for four historic charcoal hearths (noted on the map) and an old wagon road.Hiking |
| Fire Road Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This is a dirt road that serves as a fire break for the campground and access road for park vehicles.Hiking |
| Midland Trail | 0.7 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Starting at the trailhead kiosk, this trail passes through the park near the swimming pool, past the park office, and ends at the old forestry museum building in the organized group tenting area. This uniquely beautiful walk is pleasant and level under a heavy canopy of white pine.Hiking |
| Ramble Trail | 2.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables, benches This wide walking trail begins at the trailhead kiosk and passes through the scenic lowlands of the park then returns to the pool area. In its circular route, the trail follows the millrace of an old rolling mill and passes the rolling mill falls. The trail also passes through one of the oldest white pine plantations in Pennsylvania, and it is a great place to see woodland birds.Hiking |
| Thaddeus Stevens Historic Trail | 0.8 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Step back in time to imagine the bustling community of the Caledonia Iron Works. Investigate the blacksmith shop, millrace, falls, furnace dam, and header dam. Start at the trailhead kiosk or at the blacksmith shop. Return to the park by way of the Midland Trail which passes by the park office.Hiking |
| Three Valley Trail | 0.7 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Beginning along Ramble Trail, Three Valley Trail crosses over the Chambersburg Water Line and ascends 400 feet up Ore Bank Hill to the Appalachian Trail. This trail is maintained by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club as a side trail to the Appalachian Trail. This trail is blazed in blue, but white blazes appear when the trail merges with the Appalachian Trail at the top of the incline. Retrace your steps or make a right onto the Appalachian Trail.Hiking |
| Trolley Trail | 0.7 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none Although short, this path is suitable for bicycles. CAUTION -- for your safety, do not bicycle on US 30. This trail was once an old trolley grade that brought visitors from Chambersburg to the Caledonia Amusement Park. The old blacksmith shop once served as the trolley station.HikingBiking |
| Whispering Pine Nature Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: benches Discover the lowland forests of Caledonia State Park on this short loop trail that begins along the park road between the two bridges after passing the park office.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
10 miles of trails
The trails pass through forests and historic areas. A brochure on the hiking trails is available at the park office.
Caledonia State Park Map
Swimming
♿ The park features a large, ADA accessible swimming pool with a waterslide and a small snack bar.
The pool is open:
- Weekends only -- from Memorial Day weekend until the second weekend in June
- Seven days-a-week -- from the second weekend in June to mid-August, weather and staff availability permitting
- Weekends only -- from mid-August through Labor Day Weekend
Check the Park Advisories on the website for updates.
A fee is charged for pool use. Swimmers arriving after 4:00 P.M. receive a discount. Season passes are available at the park office.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Caledonia State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Chinquapin West - Site 079
Chinquapin West Loop Site 79 offers full hookups with 50-amp service and a paved back-in driveway (29 ft long), suitable for vehicles up to 45 ft.
Chinquapin West - Site 081
Chinquapin West Loop Site 81 is a full-hookup site with 50-amp service and a paved back-in driveway (27 ft long), accommodating vehicles up to 50 ft.
Hosack Run - Site 144
Hosack Run Site 144 is a modern electric site with 30-amp service, a paved back-in driveway (55 ft long), and space for vehicles up to 40 ft. Domestic pets are allowed.
Oak Pavilion
Read more from the park
Fishing Access
Back end of pool - From the furnace parking lot, cross Rt 233 and the walking bridge. Follow the service road down past the pool. The pier sits along the Conococheague behind the pool.
GPS DD: 39°54'29.8"N 77°28'56.7"W
Hunting
♿ This park offers accessible hunting options. Visitors holding a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can contact the park office for more information about accessible hunting locations within the park.
DCNR permits visitors with a DCNR Mobility Device Permit to use powered mobility devices on designated state park and forest lands, including administrative roads and trails not normally open to standard motorized vehicles.
Visitors interested in a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can fill out an application and submit it at any state park or forest office.
Swimming and Beaches
Swimming Pool is ADA accessible. The pool is zero entry with ramps into the facility. Access from Parking Lot 1. Follow paved path to the pool entrance.
Pool is open from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Hours vary depending on date, check the swimming page before visiting.
Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules.
GPS DD: 39°54'29.5"N 77°28'51.2"W
Theaters and Amphitheaters
An accessible amphitheater is located on Chinquapin Hill. Concrete parking area at the bottom of the road, best access from Site #14.
GPS: 39°54'40.3"N 77°28'46.8"W
Park Office Conference Room
Park Office Conference Room - ADA accessible with ADA parking.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 101 Pine Grove Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222-8224 - Nearest town
- Chambersburg — about 10 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.9089, -77.4783
- Phone
- (717) 352-2161
- caledoniasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Caledonia is at the intersection of US 30 and PA 233. • From Chambersburg, follow US 30 east 11 miles to the park. • From Gettysburg, follow US 30 west 15 miles to the park. • From Harrisburg, follow I-81 53 miles to Chambersburg, then 7.3 miles east on US 30. GPS DD: Lat. 39.9089, Long. -77.4783
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Caledonia State Park, Franklin County, Pa..JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), S.MacMillen
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology