Milton 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(570) 988-5557
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Northumberland County, in Milton, Milton State Park covers about 98 acres.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
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 Shikellamy 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.
Things to do
HikingPicnickingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connector Trail 2 | 0.1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This short trail connects the northern Mid Trail loop to the northeastern Shoreline loop trail.HikingSnowshoeing recommended |
| ♿ Mid Trail | 0.62 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches This ADA accessible loop trail circles the park's day use area and surrounds the soccer fields and park facilities. The graded-level crushed stone path allows excellent access for everyone in the family.HikingSnowshoeing recommended |
| North Connector Trail 1 | 0.1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This short trail connects the northern Mid Trail to the northeastern Shoreline Trail.HikingSnowshoeing recommended |
| Shoreline Trail | 1.9 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches This trail takes users along most of the island's shoreline. The grade is extremely level and provides excellent access to shoreline fishing and a historic railroad bridge located on the southern tip of the island.HikingSnowshoeing recommended |
| South Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This short connector trail takes users from the park day use area to the southern tip of the island.HikingSnowshoeing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
3.5 miles of trails
There are hiking trails to the north and south of the park which allow exploration of the riverine habitats of the river island.
Milton State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
Milton State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Mid Trail
0.62 miles | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing recommended
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches
This ADA accessible loop trail circles the park's day use area and surrounds the soccer fields and park facilities. The graded-level crushed stone path allows excellent access for everyone in the family.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- PA Route 642
Milton, PA 17847 - Nearest town
- Milton
- Coordinates
- 41.0179, -76.8615
- Phone
- (570) 988-5557
- shikellamysp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Access the park via PA 642 off PA 147 on the east, and from US 15 at West Milton. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.01793 Long. -76.86153
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