Fowlers Hollow State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 12 campsites
- Official site
- pa.gov(717) 776-5272
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fowlers Hollow State Park is a 102-acre park in Perry County, about 16 miles north of Shippensburg.
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
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. Contact the Colonel Denning State 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
Pets are permitted.
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 Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ Twelve campsites with electric hookups and six walk-in tent sites are available from late March to mid-December.
All campsites have a picnic table and fire ring. Pets are permitted.
There are flush toilets, water spigot, and sanitary dump station, but no showers. | 12 | ♿ Twelve campsites with electric hookups and six walk-in tent sites are available from late March to mid-December.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ Twelve campsites with electric hookups and six walk-in tent sites are available from late March to mid-December.
All campsites have a picnic table and fire ring. Pets are permitted.
There are flush toilets, water spigot, and sanitary dump station, but no showers.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HuntingBikingMountain bikingHikingPicnickingWinter sportsSnowmobilingCross-country skiingFishingHorseback ridingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfarata Trail | 0.1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, snowmobiling Trailhead amenities: potable water, non-flush restrooms, picnic tables Beginning in the park, this joint-use trail travels through Tuscarora State Forest and connects to Perry Lumber Company Road.HikingEquestrianMountain bikingSnowmobiling |
| Beaston Trail | 0.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, snowmobiling Trailhead amenities: potable water, non-flush restrooms, picnic tables Beginning in the park, this joint-use trail travels through Tuscarora State Forest where it connects to Hart Ridge Trail.HikingEquestrianMountain bikingSnowmobiling |
| Fowlers Hollow Trail | 0.15 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, equestrian, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: potable water, modern restrooms Beginning in the park, this trail follows old logging roads into Tuscarora State Forest where it connects to Perry Lumber Company Road.HikingEquestrianMountain biking |
| Hart Ridge Trail | 0.3 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, equestrian, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables Beginning in the park, this trail follows a collection of old roads and foot paths into Tuscarora State Forest where it connects to other trails. The trail is narrow in many places. To make a loop and return to the park, hikers can continue on Beaston Trail for a 2-mile hike or Fowlers Hollow Trail for a 3.5-mile hike.HikingEquestrianMountain biking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Fowlers Hollow State Park is a trailhead for a variety of hiking trails within, and connecting to, the extensive trail system in Tuscarora State Forest, including the Tuscarora Trail. Be sure to acquire a Tuscarora State Forest public use map before hiking on forest lands.
Fowlers Hollow SP & Tuscarora SF Area Trail Guide
Fowlers Hollow State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Fowlers Hollow State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Main Loop Site 8
Camping site 8 is a rustic electric site with 30-amp service. The 81-foot gravel driveway can hold up to a 50-foot vehicle. Domestic pets are allowed.
Accessible Picnic Tables
There are ADA accessible picnic tables located in the Day Use picnic area. Follow signage for ADA along roadway.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5700 Fowler Hollow Road
Blain, PA 17006 - Nearest town
- Shippensburg — about 16 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.2754, -77.5764
- Phone
- (717) 776-5272
- coloneldenningsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From PA 274 in Blain, turn south at the east end of town, then drive one-quarter of a mile. Turn right after the bridge onto Fowlers Hollow Road and follow it for 5.7 miles to the park. The park can also be reached from PA 274 west of New Germantown on Upper Buck Ridge Road. GPS DD: Lat. 40.27543 Long. -77.57641
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)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology