State Park

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park

York County, PennsylvaniaAbout 1,043 acres
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 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park is a 1,043-acre park in York County, about 7 miles south of Elizabethtown.

Popular activities here are boating and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. Currently, no restroom facilities exist on site. Please plan accordingly.​

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

BoatingHiking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Mason-Dixon Trail2.75 miMore difficultRecreations Permitted: hiking Trailhead Amenities: None Enjoy hiking along a portion of the Mason-Dixon Trail which traverses the park.Hiking
The Overlook Trail1.4 miEasiestRecreations Permitted: hiking Trailhead Amenities: non-flush restroom An easy trail that traverses field and woodland habitats, leading to scenic views of the Susquehanna River.Hiking
Trail descriptions from the park

4 miles of trails Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Map

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms: not available

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.

Getting there

Address
6000 Mt. Pisgah Road
York, PA 17406-9119
Nearest town
Elizabethtown — about 7 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
40.0539, -76.6447
Phone
(717) 252-1134
Email
SusquehannaRiverlandsSP@pa.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

From Interstate 83, take exit 24 onto Pennsylvania Route 238 toward Emigsville. Turn left onto Starview Road. Turn left onto Pennsylvania Route 24 north. Turn right onto Codorus Furnace Road. Turn left onto River Farm Road. After approximately 0.5 mile, the parking area is on the left. GPS Decimal Degrees: Latitude 40.053868, Longitude -76.644658

Nearby state parks

Samuel S. Lewis State Park
6.4 mi southeast (straight line)
Gifford Pinchot State Park
13.1 mi west (straight line)
Codorus State Park
23.3 mi southwest (straight line)
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
24.1 mi northwest (straight line)
Memorial Lake State Park
25.7 mi north (straight line)
Susquehannock State Park
25.7 mi southeast (straight line)
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
29 mi south (straight line) · Maryland
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
29.1 mi northwest (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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