Samuel S. Lewis 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) 252-1134
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 86 acres, Samuel S. Lewis State Park lies in York County, about 2 miles southwest of Wrightsville.
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 1.6 miles of trails.
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. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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
GolfDisc golfHikingPicnickingWinter sports
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms This short trail through a diverse hardwood forest behind the park office contains a nine-hole disc golf course.Hiking |
| Fire Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Following a short logging road, this trail features a nice stand of poplar trees.Hiking |
| Hilltop Trail | 1.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches This trail winds through a pine plantation and interesting rock formations. It encircles most of the park, and also has a scenic view of the Susquehanna River.Hiking |
| Nature Trail | 0.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This easy trail features mature hardwood trees, ferns, and wildflowers.Hiking |
| Shortcut Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches This short trail on the lower side of the park can be used to make a shorter loop with Hilltop Trail.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
1.6 miles of trails
Samuel S. Lewis State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
Samuel S. Lewis State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
Accessible picnic tables are located in the Hilltop Area near the pavilion.
Hilltop Pavilion
The Hilltop Pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people with 10 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed.
A scenic view of Mount Pisgah can be accessed from the Hilltop Area at the end of the paved pathway near the pavilion.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 6000 Mt. Pisgah Road
York, PA 17406-9119 - Nearest town
- Wrightsville — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.9963, -76.5493
- Phone
- (717) 252-1134
- SusquehannockStatePark@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Samuel S. Lewis State Park is in southcentral Pennsylvania, York County, about 12 miles east of York, Pennsylvania. From the Wrightsville exit of US 30, follow Cool Creek Road south 1.5 miles to Mt. Pisgah Road and the park. GPS DD: Lat. 39.99635 Long. -76.54928
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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