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Colonel Denning State Park Attraction Details
Colonel Denning State Park
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/coloneldenning.aspx
For the sightseer and nature photographer, Colonel Denning is a park of surprises, great beauty and charm. The wooded park nestles at the side of a mountain and has a scenic lake and excellent hiking trails. A hike on a 2.5-mile trail rises to Flat Rock for a beautiful vista of the Cumberland Valley. You can also find 18 miles of hiking trails, backpacking trailhead, ice skating and cross country skiing. Many state parks have varying levels of handicap accessible facilities. For full accessibility information, reservations or additional inquiries about Pennsylvania's State Parks, please call 1-888-PA-PARKS. Campground available with 52 sites (32 electric, 20 non-electric). No showers, or flush toilets. Sites can be reserved by calling 1-888-727-2757, 11 months in advance. Nature activities available during the summer months. Swimming available in an unguarded beach area. Food concession in operation during the summer months. Featured events this year- Outdoor Craft Show- May 14th. , 5k Run- July 2005.

Address:
Colonel Denning State Park
1599 Doubling Gap Road
Newville, PA 17241

Phone: 717-776-5272

Handicap Access? Y




Hiking Nearby
Colonel Denning State Park Trailhead (0.38 Miles)

Covered Bridges Nearby
Book's Covered Bridge (4.59 Miles)

County Fairs Nearby
Upper Frankford Fire Company Fair (3.34 Miles)

Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Upper Frankford Fire Company Fair (3.34 Miles)

Festivals & Fairs Nearby
Upper Frankford Fire Company Fair (3.34 Miles)

Wildlife Nearby
Iron Horse Trail (5.17 Miles)

Rails to Trails Nearby
Iron Horse Trail (5.17 Miles)

Horseback Riding Nearby
Iron Horse Trail (5.17 Miles)

Camping Nearby
Dogwood Acres Campground (2.39 Miles)

Campgrounds Nearby
Dogwood Acres Campground (2.39 Miles)


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