Swatara State Park
State Park · Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- 3,516 acres
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.
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Mountain Biking
Camping
Primitive Camping
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Address
- 18 Boundary Road, Grantville, PA, 17028
- Phone
- 717-865-6470
- Official site
- www.pa.gov
- Managed by
- Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Getting there
18 Boundary Road, Grantville, PA, 17028
Directions on Google Maps (opens in a new tab) →Things to do
Highlights: Waterville Bridge
Activities & features: Boating · Fishing · Geocaching · Historic Feature · Hunting · Nature Trail · Paddling · Picnic Area · Wildlife Viewing · Winter Recreation
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All guides →Sources: State agency, Wikimedia Commons / editorial · updated 2026-09-12