Gifford Pinchot State Park

Gifford Pinchot State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
A trail in Gifford Pinchot State Park
Location of Gifford Pinchot State Park in Pennsylvania
Location	Lewisberry, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates	40°04′18″N 76°53′16″W / 40.07167°N 76.88778°W / 40.07167; -76.88778Coordinates: 40°04′18″N 76°53′16″W / 40.07167°N 76.88778°W / 40.07167; -76.88778
Area	2,338 acres (9.46 km2)
Elevation	492 ft (150 m)
Named for	Gifford Pinchot
Governing body	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Website	Gifford Pinchot State Park

Gifford Pinchot State Park is a 2,338-acre (946 ha) Pennsylvania state park in northern York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The park is located on the site of farm fields and wooded hillsides. The central 340-acre (140 ha) is an important recreation site featuring a designated swim area on an artificial beach, boat launch with rentals and tours, and prime bass fishing. Surrounding the lake are campsites that accommodate tents and trailers, as well as yurts and cabins. Two 18-hole disc golf courses and volleyball courts are nearby the picnic areas for day use. There are several trails that pass through the park, including the Mason-Dixon Trail. Environmental education programs are provided at the park and a dedicated Environmental Learning Center is open on weekends in the summer for exhibit visitors. Additionally, an electric vehicle charging station has been installed for guests. ^[1]

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  Sailboats on the lake.

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  The Environmental Learning Center.

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  Kayaking is popular on the lake and kayaks can be rented on-site.

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  Boulders of diabase are common.

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• Official Park Website

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