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Reservation Information
Checkin Time3:00 PM
Checkout Time10:00 AM
Site Reserve TypeSite-Specific
Type of UseOvernight
Occupants/Vehicles
Minimum Number of People1
Maximum Number of People5
Site/Room Information
Site AccessDrive-In
Boat AccessBoat Launch
Pets AllowedNo
Non SmokingY
ShadePartial
Waterfront SettingLake
Picnic TableY
Water Available at StructureNo
ElectricityY
Primary Heat SourceElectric
Sleeping Capacity5
Number of Bunk Beds (Single/Single)1
Number of Bunk Beds (Single/Double)1
Dining table with chairsY
Driveway/Parking/Accommodation
Driveway EntryBack-In
Driveway SurfaceGravel
Driveway GradeSlight
Driveway Length55
Restroom/Laundry/Cleaning/Cooking
Mop/BucketY
BroomY
Fire RingFire Ring w/Grill
Distance to Amenities
Distance to PlaygroundGreater than 300 feet
Distance to Drinking WaterLess than 300 feet
Distance to RestroomsGreater than 300 feet
Distance to ShowerGreater than 300 feet
Distance to Parking Area for 2nd VehicleGreater than 300 feet
Distance to Swim AreaGreater than 1/4 mile
Distance to Food Concession/StoreGreater than 1/4 mile
Distance to Laundry FacilitiesGreater than 1/4 mile
Search Category
Looking For CategoryCabin and Lodging
Additional Information
GIS Details Latitude40.066872000134
GIS Details Longitude-76.8943690004484
Historic Other FeesY
PA Holiday RateY
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Effective 4-2-2021 Updated Check-In and Check-Out Times: Check-in will now be at 3 p.m. on your day of arrival. Check-out will be at 10 a.m. on your day of departure.
Window air conditioners are not permitted in this facility.
Firewood Alert: Bringing firewood into Pennsylvania is prohibited and could result in a citation. To help protect the forest from invasive insects that can kill trees and devastate the ecosystem, please do not transport firewood over long distances. Firewood can harbor insects such as emerald ash borer. The use of local firewood is strongly recommended. All firewood must be burned prior to your departure.
The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania's resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension's Spotted Lanternfly website at https://extension.psu.edu/.The cabins, yurts, and camping cottages at this park do not accommodate pets of any kind.
To explore dog-friendly rental cabins in other State Parks, please refer to the Pets in Parks webpage for additional pet information and overnight options:
http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/RulesAndRegulations/PetsInParks/Pages/default.aspx
Facilities showing as walk-ins, are not available on a first come, first serve basis. Site may be unavailable due to cleaning or maintenance. Please call the park office to confirm availability prior to driving to the park. Minimum stays will be required.
Camping cottage colony: Specific site reservations will be made but the PARK RESERVES THE RIGHT to make changes, such as reassignment of site if necessary.
CANCELLATION FEES will be assessed on all reservations. Alcoholic beverages, fireworks and pets are prohibited.
Please be aware that bringing firewood into PA is prohibited. The use of local firewood is strongly recommended. Moving firewood into parks spreads insects and diseases. All firewood must be burned prior to your departure.
Leaving the cottage reasonably clean and properly disposing of trash and debris is required. You will be responsible for damages to the cottage and its contents.
Please use the following address when obtaining directions to campground: 800 East Campground Road, Wellsville, PA 17365
Area
Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground is located at: 800 East Camping Area Road,
Wellsville, PA 17365
Camping Cottage Colony Cottages sit lakeside with water-front access. A cottage sleeps five people in a single-single bunk and a single-double bunk. Heat and electricity are available, but no fans or cooking apparatus. A picnic table and a fire ring with a grill are available outside the cottage. A communal water hydrant is available in the cottage colony. Restroom bathhouses with wash sinks are within walking distance. A designated swimming area for overnight guests is available when the beach is open for swimming. A playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits are available. Firewood and Ice are available for purchase.
Local attractions include orchards, farmers' markets, and wineries. Just minutes up the road, Roundtop Mountain Resort offers year-round opportunities for family fun http://www.skiroundtop.com. York County offers an abundance of factory tours, including Utz Potato Chips, Harley Davidson, and Snyder's Pretzels. The nearby PA State Capital, Harrisburg, hosts a variety of museums, restaurants, and events. Hershey Park and other Hershey attractions are approximately 30 miles northeast. Historic Gettysburg is approximately 32 miles southwest.
Environmental education programs are offered in the nature/interpretive center in the Conewago Day Use area and the campground amphitheater from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Find out what's happening on the PA State Parks events calendar: http://www.apps.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp
The park offers over 18 miles of hiking trails marked with both yellow and blue blazes (blue blazes represent a segment of the 200-mileMason Dixon Trail). Biking is available on multipurpose trails marked with red blazes. Be aware that from late autumn through winter, hunting is permitted in designated areas and hikers are advised to wear florescent colors. See park map for details: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004651.pdf
Pinchot Lake is a fishing destination. The 340-acre body of water has been designated a big bass lake by the Pa Fish and Boat Commission. Pa Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply to all fishing in the lake, as well as special regulations on minimum size and creel limits for all species of fish. More information: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/
Electric motor and non-motorized boating is available on Pinchot Lake. Three Boat Launch areas are accessible to the public. All boats must display a proper registration sticker, and all boating must comply with PA Fish and Boat Commission rules and regulations. On every boat, a Personal Flotation Device must always be present and accessible for each passenger. PFDs must be worn at ALL TIMES by ANY passenger aged 12 and under, and for ANY individual from November 1st through April 30th. Several types of boats as well as electric trolling motors are available for rent in the park's day use areas from late Spring to early Autumn. Call (717) 215-6723 for rates and hours of operation.
Bringing firewood into PA is prohibited by law. Even moving firewood from one are of the state to another is strongly advised against. Please help us control the spread of the emerald ash borer and other bugs that are harming PA's natural resources, by not bringing firewood to our park from other areas. Even with the use of local firewood, we ask that all firewood is burned before your departure. Your assistance is very much appreciated. More information: www.emeraldashborer.info
Local attractions include orchards, farmers' markets, and wineries. Just minutes up the road, Roundtop Mountain Resort offers year-round opportunities for family fun http://www.skiroundtop.com. York County offers an abundance of factory tours, including Utz Potato Chips, Harley Davidson, and Snyder's Pretzels. The nearby PA State Capital, Harrisburg, hosts a variety of museums, restaurants, and events. Hershey Park and other Hershey attractions are approximately 30 miles northeast. Historic Gettysburg is approximately 32 miles southwest.
Environmental education programs are offered in the nature/interpretive center in the Conewago Day Use area and the campground amphitheater from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Find out what's happening on the PA State Parks events calendar: http://www.apps.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp
The park offers over 18 miles of hiking trails marked with both yellow and blue blazes (blue blazes represent a segment of the 200-mileMason Dixon Trail). Biking is available on multipurpose trails marked with red blazes. Be aware that from late autumn through winter, hunting is permitted in designated areas and hikers are advised to wear florescent colors. See park map for details: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004651.pdf
Pinchot Lake is a fishing destination. The 340-acre body of water has been designated a big bass lake by the Pa Fish and Boat Commission. Pa Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply to all fishing in the lake, as well as special regulations on minimum size and creel limits for all species of fish. More information: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/
Electric motor and non-motorized boating is available on Pinchot Lake. Three Boat Launch areas are accessible to the public. All boats must display a proper registration sticker, and all boating must comply with PA Fish and Boat Commission rules and regulations. On every boat, a Personal Flotation Device must always be present and accessible for each passenger. PFDs must be worn at ALL TIMES by ANY passenger aged 12 and under, and for ANY individual from November 1st through April 30th. Several types of boats as well as electric trolling motors are available for rent in the park's day use areas from late Spring to early Autumn. Call (717) 215-6723 for rates and hours of operation.
Bringing firewood into PA is prohibited by law. Even moving firewood from one are of the state to another is strongly advised against. Please help us control the spread of the emerald ash borer and other bugs that are harming PA's natural resources, by not bringing firewood to our park from other areas. Even with the use of local firewood, we ask that all firewood is burned before your departure. Your assistance is very much appreciated. More information: www.emeraldashborer.info
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