Shikellamy 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
Covering about 242 acres, Shikellamy State Park lies in Northumberland County, in Northumberland.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 1.1 miles, according to the park. Water access includes 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. The park office is open specific 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.
Things to do
HikingBikingPicnickingBoatingFishingSnorkeling and scubaCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA Walking Paths in the Marina Section | 1.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches In the Marina Section, paved paths intertwine to give walkers and bicyclists varied routes and loops between the many parking lots, picnic tables, pavilions, marina, and close-up views of the river. Most of the paths are flat and portions are accessible for people with disabilities.HikingBiking |
| Deer Trail | 1.06 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables With multiple access points, this loop trail connects all three scenic overlooks. In addition to passing along the cliff edge past the overlooks, Deer Trail also continues through mixed hardwood and conifer forest. Connector trails to parking lots make shorter and longer loops possible.HikingSnowshoeing |
| Dry Hollow Trail | 0.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing Trailhead amenities: none This short connector trail spans between the Shikellamy Overlook parking lot and Deer Trail.HikingSnowshoeing |
| Oak Ridge Trail | 0.17 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowshoeing Trailhead amenities: none This short trail connects Pavilion #4 and Deer Trail.HikingSnowshoeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
1.5 miles of paved walking paths in the Marina Section
1.1 miles of trails in the Overlook Section
Shikellamy State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
✓ 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
Shikellamy State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Marina Pavilion 3
Marina pavilion 3 accommodates up to 50 people with 8 picnic tables.
ADA Walking Paths in the Marina Section
1.5 miles | Easiest hiking | Interconnected paved trails | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, biking
Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches
In the Marina Section, paved paths intertwine to give walkers and bicyclists varied routes and loops between the many parking lots, picnic tables, pavilions, marina, and close-up views of the river. Most of the paths are flat and portions are accessible for people with disabilities.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 401 Bridge Avenue
Sunbury, PA 17801-1005 - Nearest town
- Northumberland
- Coordinates
- 40.8792, -76.8038
- Phone
- (570) 988-5557
- shikellamysp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Shikellamy State Park: Overlook Section From US 15, the Overlook Section is reached by following County Line Road east for 2.3 miles to the park entrance road. From US 11, Overlook Section is reached by traveling west on County Line Road for about 0.25 mile to the park entrance road. Overlook GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.87924 Long. -76.80382 Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section The Marina Section is reached off of PA 147 (Bridge Avenue) on Packers Island. Park Office GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.88248 Long. -76.7901
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Nov 20, 2025
- 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