Susquehannock State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- pa.gov(717) 252-1134
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Susquehannock State Park is a 709-acre park in Lancaster County, about 14 miles south of Millersville.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 5.6 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and group camping).
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. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organized Group Tenting The four organized group campsites can accommodate various group sizes. Qualified adult and youth groups may reserve space in the organized group tenting area for overnight use. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Organized Group Tenting
The four organized group campsites can accommodate various group sizes. Qualified adult and youth groups may reserve space in the organized group tenting area for overnight use.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Trail | 0.35 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This wooded trail is great for birding and viewing spring wildflowers.Hiking |
| Five Points Trail | 0.7 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This short, steep trail follows along the northern most ridge of Susquehannock State Park. Hike among rhododendron and see views of the creek valleys.Hiking |
| Holly Trail | 0.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Native holly and Christmas fern line this trail.Hiking |
| Landis Trail | 0.6 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Named for Lester Landis, a former owner of the historic Long Home near the park office, this trail features a fine stand of Virginia bluebells that bloom in late April and early May.Hiking |
| Overlook Trail | 0.75 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This trail leads to Hawk Point and Wisslers Run overlooks, which offer memorable views of the Susquehanna River.Hiking |
| Pine Tree Trail | 0.4 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables This short, steep and rocky hike winds its way down to Wisslers Run, connecting Five Points and Rhododendron trails.Hiking |
| Pipeline Trail | 0.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables, benches This leisurely stroll follows an old, abandoned pipeline right-of-way that crosses the park.Hiking |
| Rhododendron Trail | 1.3 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The park’s longest and most difficult trail crosses steep and rocky terrain and rewards the hiker with spectacular rhododendron blooms during late June and early July. Remnants of the homestead of Thomas Neel and an impressive beech tree can be seen along this trail.Hiking |
| Spring Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Pawpaw trees, with their banana-like fruits, can be found along this trail.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
5.6 miles of trails
Scenic hiking trails offer a variety of interesting habitats and evidence of past use of the area. Native holly, rhododendron, spring and summer wildflowers, and a variety of other plant life await discovery.
Sit quietly or walk along a trail to observe deer, songbirds, lizards, and many other forms of wildlife.
From the overlooks, watch for vultures, hawks, osprey, and even bald eagles. Several trails also feature remnants of old homestead sites.
Susquehannock State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Susquehannock State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Ballfield Pavilion
The Ballfield Pavilion can accommodate up to 72 people with 8 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed.
Hawk Point Pavilion
The Hawk Point Pavilion can accommodate up to 72 people with 8 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed.
There are several ADA accessible scenic views in Susquehannock.
Hawk Point Overlook - Western side of the park. Has it’s own separate ADA parking lot available nearby.
Pinnacle Overlook - Overlook that is located at the Pinnacle Overlook Day Use Area. That Day use area is not located within Susquehannock State Park directly but is part of the park complex.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1880 Park Drive
Drumore, PA 17518-9751 - Nearest town
- Millersville — about 14 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.8061, -76.2834
- Phone
- (717) 252-1134
- SusquehannockStatePark@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Park Office, Hawk Point, and Wisslers Run Overlooks From Lancaster and PA 372, turn left on Susquehannock Drive then right onto Park Road. From York and PA 372, turn right on River Road, right on Furniss Road, hard right on Susquehannock Road, and right onto Park Road. GPS DD: Lat. 39.80607 Long. -76.28341 Pinnacle Overlook From Lancaster and PA 324, turn left onto River Road. After about 5 miles, turn right onto Pinnacle Road. From York and PA 372, turn left on River Road and then left onto Pinnacle Road. GPS DD: 39.84545, -76.34405 Urey Overlook Urey Overlook is along PA 425 between Kline Road and Otter Creek Campground. GPS DD: 39.88760, -76.38729
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