Swatara State Park

Name: Fossil Frenzy: Digging through PA’s Past
Start: 2023-10-08T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-10-08T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Swatara State Park

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.

1450 Suedburg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963, USA

Phone: 717-865-6470
Website: dcnr.pa.gov

Region: East
Manager: Courtney Troutman
Email: memorialsp@pa.gov

Upcoming Events

Fossil Frenzy: Digging through PA’s Past

Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Swatara State Park, how they were created, and what...

10/8 10am

Hook, Line, and Simple: Fishing

Nothing makes you appreciate nature more than learning to rig a fishing line, baiting a hook, and cast a rod. We will provide tackle, bait, and fishing rods!...

10/8 12pm

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334) and goes 5 miles through the center of park,...

10/13 9am

Bordner Cabin Hike with State Rep. Russ Diamond

Join Rep. Russ Diamond and park staff for a 3-mile hike in the heart of Swatara State Park. The hike will begin at Sand Siding parking lot...

10/14 9:30am

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334) and goes 5 miles through the center of park,...

10/14 11am

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Recent Activity

Lynn Kreiser Miller posted a photo 8/11/2018

Swatara at the App Trail bridge.

Swatara State Park

Upcoming Events

Fossil Frenzy: Digging through PA’s Past

Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Swatara State Park, how they were created, and what...

Hook, Line, and Simple: Fishing

Nothing makes you appreciate nature more than learning to rig a fishing line, baiting a hook, and cast a rod. We will provide tackle, bait, and fishing rods!...

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334) and goes 5 miles through the center of park,...

Bordner Cabin Hike with State Rep. Russ Diamond

Join Rep. Russ Diamond and park staff for a 3-mile hike in the heart of Swatara State Park. The hike will begin at Sand Siding parking lot...

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334) and goes 5 miles through the center of park,...

Recent Events

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Salamander Safari

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Animal Tracks and Traces

Damsels & Dragons: Insect Hunters

Recent Activity

Lynn Kreiser Miller posted a photo 8/11/2018

Memorial Lake SP Complex posted a photo 12/8/2015

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