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Swatara State Park Attraction Details
Swatara State Park
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/swatara.aspx
Eight miles of Swatara Creek wind through this park that once held a man-made lake that provided water to the feeder branch of the historic Union Canal. Part of the Appalachian Trail traverses the southern portion of the park and the Swatara Multi-Purpose Trail crosses the northern part of the park. Although presently undeveloped, Swatara State Park still provides recreational opportunities.

Spring trout season attracts many anglers to Trout Run, the park's only stocked, cold water trout fishing stream. There are also a few small streams within the park that boast native populations of brook trout.

Warm water fish like smallmouth bass and panfish can be caught in the Swatara Creek. Fishing continues to improve because numerous acid mine drainage abatement projects, agricultural best management practices and sewage treatment efforts are improving water quality of the Swatara Creek and its tributaries. Irving's Pond and the soon-to-be-repaired Wagner's Pond provide opportunities to catch largemouth bass and panfish.

Non-powered boats are permitted. The Swatara Creek is a popular area for canoeing in the spring. There are several locations of easy access to the creek for put in and take out of boats.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and traverses 2 miles of the southern portion of Swatara State Park.

The Swatara Multi-Use Trail runs about nine miles from the Lickdale Interchange (Exit 30) of Interstate 81 to the Pine Grove Interchange (Exit 31). You may make a 10-mile loop by starting at the Waterville Bridge and using the Swatara Multi-Use Trail and Old State Road.

Horseback riding is permitted on the right side berm of public roads.



Address:
R.R. 1 Box 7045
Grantville, PA 17028

Phone: 717-865-6470

Handicap Access? Y




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