Memorial Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(717) 865-6470
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lebanon County, about 8 miles north of Palmyra, Memorial Lake State Park covers about 222 acres.
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
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 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.
Things to do
Winter sportsFishingPicnickingHikingSnorkeling and scubaCross-country skiingBoatingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables This open, sunny trail wanders through the Butterfly Field. It can be accessed from both Middle Road and Upper Road parking lots.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Hillside Trail | 0.25 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: picnic tables, benches Traveling around the southern side of the lake, this short trail connects a fishing access point to the Overlook Parking Lot and Scenic View point.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Lakeside Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: potable water, picnic tables, benches Starting at the Middle Road parking lot trailhead, this short trail travels alongside Memorial Lake, leading to a grove of hemlocks. Lakeside Trail has a wide and flat gravel composition and provides areas for picnicking and fishing.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Overlook Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: picnic tables, benches Enjoy a view of the entire lake from the dam. This trail connects with Lakeside and Grassland trails. The overlook parking lot has access to fishing and picnic areas and is a great place for photography.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Scout Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: potable water, benches This trail is a marshy, low level trail, nestled between the shoreline and woodlands. Scout Trail connects the Lower Road parking lot and Memorial Lake Road, allowing walkers to avoid busy major roads while enjoying nature.Hiking |
| Spillway Access | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables This trail starts at the small gravel parking lot off Memorial Lake Road and continues to the dam spillway. The trail is mixed surface and contains wooden plank stairs.Hiking |
| Woodland Trail | 0.6 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: potable water, picnic tables, benches Meandering along the lake and through woodlands, this trail crosses over Indiantown Run, the main feeder stream to the lake. The trail extends from the Middle Road parking lot to the Lower Road parking lot.HikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
2 miles of trails
The open nature of the park allows visitors to take casual walks through most of the park. Scenic views of the lake provide a tranquil setting, especially during spring and autumn.
All hiking trails are easy walking due to the flat and wide stone surface.
Memorial Lake State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
✓ 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
Memorial Lake State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Middle Road Pavilion
The Middle Road Pavilion can accommodate up to 70 people at 8 picnic tables.
Fishing Access
An accessible fishing pier is located in the Middle Road Day Use Area.
A scenic overview of the lake is visible from parking area off Memorial Lake Road.
The ADA fishing pier also offers a scenic view of the lake and that is accessed from Middle Road.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 18 Boundary Road
Grantville, PA 17028-9682 - Nearest town
- Palmyra — about 8 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.4235, -76.5984
- Phone
- (717) 865-6470
- memorialsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From I-81 south, take Exit 85B. From I-81 north, take Exit 85. Turn north onto Fisher Avenue and follow signs to the park. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.42348 Long. -76.59842
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 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