Gifford Pinchot State Park - York County, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member chrissyml
N 40° 04.620 W 076° 53.280
18T E 339017 N 4438011
A state park in York County holds a passport stamp!
Waymark Code: WM1990H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
Views: 1

From their website:

"Gifford Pinchot State Park, a 2,338-acre, full-service park, is in northern York County along PA 177 between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. The park consists of reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides with the 340-acre Pinchot Lake serving as a prime attraction.

Top 10 Things to Do
Discover the challenge of hiking the Mason-Dixon Trail.
Join us on an educational pontoon boat tour of Pinchot Lake.
Experience the fun of flat-water kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding on Pinchot Lake.
Enjoy a round of disc golf with friends or family at one of our two 18-hole courses.
No tent, no trailer, no problem! Enjoy a stay in one of our yurts or camping cottages with a gorgeous view of the lake.
Hike one of our trails throughout the summer to discover the giant swallowtail butterfly, the largest butterfly found in the United States or Canada.
In May, the eastern red bud trees can turn the park a lovely pink hue with their abundant blooms. A great time to discover the beauty of our spring woodlands!
Check out the diabase boulders and rock outcrops throughout the park that make for picturesque lake scenes or spots for quiet solitude.
Pinchot Lake offers 340 acres of “Big Bass” waters to challenge even the most experienced angler, or plentiful bluegills to delight even the youngest angler with a fishing pole.
Enjoy a night under the stars in the campground."

source: (visit link)

The stamp can be obtained at the large kiosk in the parking lot next to the park office (see photo). There are many copies of pre-stamped stickers available in a plastic box attached to the kiosk. Feel free to take one!
Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: Gifford Pinchot State Park

Name of System or Passport Program: Pennsylvania State Park Passport

Passport Available: Yes, for purchase

Parking or Entrance Fee: free

Park Website: [Web Link]

Address of Station:
2200 Rosstown Road
Lewisberry, PA United States
17339


Visit Instructions:
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