The 3,520-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley, between Second and Blue mountains. Scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife.
Upcoming Events (4)
Birding Walk
Sun, Sep 22, 2024 9am to 10:30am
Swatara State Park, meet at Trout Run Trailhead.
Free, no registration required.
Bordner Cabin Hike
Sun, Sep 22, 2024 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Swatara State Park, meet at Sand Siding parking lot.
Free, no registration required.
Recent Events
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Trash Clean-Up and Bordner Cabin Hike
Sat, Sep 14, 2024 9:30am to 2:30pm
Swatara State Park, event locations will be emailed to registered troops.
Free, registration required.
Fossil Frenzy: Dig into PA’s Past
Wed, Sep 11, 2024 5:30pm to 7pm
Swatara State Park, meet at Swopes Valley Trailhead.
Free, no registration required.
Bordner Cabin Hike
Sat, Aug 31, 2024 1pm to 3pm
Swatara State Park, meet at Sand Siding Rd. Lot.
Free, no registration required.
Fossil Frenzy: Digging into PA’s Past
Sat, Aug 31, 2024 10am to 11:30am
Swatara State Park, meet at the Swopes Valley Trailhead.
Free, no registration required.