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Following is a whole variety of outdoor activities available here for your enjoyment.

     

ARCHERY SUPPLIES

  LANCASTER ARCHERY SUPPLY
Leading the world in 3D and target archery.
2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17602
800-829-7408, 717-394-7229
 
  KINSEY'S ARCHERY PRODUCTS
1660 Steal Way Dr., Mt. Joy, PA
717-653-9074
THE VILLAGE ARMS
20 Route 41, Gap, PA
717-442-9538
  WEAVER'S STORE, INC.
Rt. 897, Fivepointville, PA
717-445-6791, 800-856-4031
 
     
BALD EAGLE WATCH

  See the progress of a bald eagle nest along the Susquehanna River in Holtwood, PA.  
     

BICYCLING

  See our Bicycling Page as well as or listing of local Bike Shops.  
     

BOATING - CANOEING - KAYAKING

See Pennsylvania regulations regarding boat registration, titling, and licenses.

  BLUE MOUNTAIN CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS
103 S. State Rd., Rts. 11 & 15, Marysville,
PA 17053, 717-957-2413 
FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
MILLER'S CANOE RENTALS
Millerstown, PA
717-589-3159
  SHANK'S MARE'S OUTFITTERS
2092 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, Pa 17366
877-554-5080
ULLER'S SKI & BOARD SHOP
SUSQUEHANNA CANOE SHOP
2799 South Queen St., Dallastown, PA 17313
717-747-0095
     





SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
http://www.baygateways.net/general.cfm?id=17
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/planning/CWP/view.asp?A=3&QUESTION_ID=518416
CONESTOGA RIVER
http://www.pagreenways.org/db-Greenwaydetails.asp?GW_ID=54
PA
Lancaster County Fishing & Boating Locations Map

Safe Paddling brochure (this is a PDF file)

BOAT LAUNCH

  CHICKIES ROCK PARK (Susquehanna River)
Route 441, one mile north of Route 30
Columbia, PA
SPEEDWELL FORGE LAKE
     

CORN MAZE

  CHERRY-CREST ADVENTURE FARM
150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-6843
 
     

DISC GOLF

  D.F. BUCHMILLER PARK
Route 222/272 South, just south of the city of Lancaster
Take Prince Street (Rt. 222/272) south through the City of Lancaster. Cross the Conestoga River and continue one mile. The park will be on your right.
 
     

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERS

  CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
 
     

FISHING

See Pennsylvania regulations regarding fishing and fishing licenses. You'll also find there information on the varieties of fish found in Pennsylvania.

  Lancaster County Fishing & Boating Locations Map
  CHICKIES ROCK PARK (Susquehanna River)
Route 441, one mile north of Route 30
Columbia, PA
CONEWAGO RECREATION TRAIL
From Elizabethtown take Route 230 West for one mile. The trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.
 
  THEODORE A PARKER NATURAL AREA
From Quarryville take Route 222 South for three miles, turn left onto Blackburn Road. After three miles and turn left onto Wesley Road. Follow Wesley Road across a small bridge and turn left into the parking area.
 
     

FISHING & HUNTING SUPPLIES

  BACKWOODS OUTFITTERS
2421 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-2017
 
  CRALEY FISH & GAME
50 Fish And Game Rd., Wrightsville, PA 17368
717-252-3555
EVENING RISE FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS
1953 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

717-509-3636
  GREAT BARRIER FISHING CO.
400 W Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
717-738-8005
 
ORTMAN'S BASS PRO SHOPS
Holtwood, PA
717-284-3026
  ROYALCANE FLY RODS
132 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602

717-397-2176
SCOTT'S TRAP & SKEET SUPPLIES
102 Scott Rd., New Providence, PA 17560
717-786-3827
  SPORTSMAN'S SHOP
101 W Main St., New Holland, PA 17557
717-354-4311
SUSQUEHANNA FISHING TACKLE, INC.
1226 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603

717-397-1399
  TROP GUN SHOP, INC.
709 Cloverleaf Rd. Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-5585
TROUT RUN SPORTS, INC.
438 N Reading Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
717-738-2525
  WHOLESALE SHOOTERS SUPPLIES
751 W Brubaker Valley Rd., Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-8574
WOODY'S TAXIDERMY
109 Conestoga Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-392-7352
     
GARDENS

  LONGWOOD GARDENS
Visit Longwood Gardens, the world's premier horticultural showplace.
US Route 1,
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-388-1000
 
     
GOLF COURSES

  See our Golf Course Directory as well as or listing of local Golf Tournaments.  
     
HIKING

  The APPALACHIAN TRAIL runs just north and west of nearby Harrisburg, PA. CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
  CHICKIES ROCK PARK
Route 441, one mile north of Route 30
Columbia, PA
CONEWAGO RECREATION TRAIL
From Elizabethtown take Route 230 West for one mile. The trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.
  FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
LANCASTER JUNCTION RECREATION TRAIL
Route 283 to the Spooky Nook Road Exit. Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road for approximately .1 mile and take another right onto Champ Road. Follow this road for one half mile. The trail is located on the left where the road ends.
  SAMUEL S. LEWIS STATE PARK
c/o Gifford Pinchot, Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011 
MONEY ROCKS PARK
From New Holland take Route 23 East to Route 322 East. Turn right and follow Route 322 East for four miles to Narvon Road. Take a right onto Narvon Road for one mile. The parking lot is on the right, across from Alexander Drive.
  SPEEDWELL FORGE PARK
From Brickerville take Route 322 West for 200 yards and turn left onto Long Lane. Follow Long Lane 1 1/2 miles. When the road ends, turn left onto Speedwell Forge Road. Follow one half mile; cross a small bridge and turn right into the parking lot.
SUSQUEHANNOCK STATE PARK
1880 Park Dr., Drumore, PA 17518
717-432-5011
  THEODORE A PARKER NATURAL AREA
From Quarryville take Route 222 South for three miles, turn left onto Blackburn Road. After three miles and turn left onto Wesley Road. Follow Wesley Road across a small bridge and turn left into the parking area.
 
     

HORSEBACK RIDING

  CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
CONEWAGO RECREATION TRAIL
From Elizabethtown take Route 230 West for one mile. The trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.
  FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
LANCASTER JUNCTION RECREATION TRAIL
Route 283 to the Spooky Nook Road Exit. Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road for approximately .1 mile and take another right onto Champ Road. Follow this road for one half mile. The trail is located on the left where the road ends.
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
QUENTIN RIDING CLUB
Rt 72 S., Quentin, PA 17083
717-273-1151
  SUSQUEHANNOCK STATE PARK
1880 Park Dr., Drumore, PA 17518
717-432-5011
 
     

HOT AIR BALLOONS

  BALLOON RIDES DAILY By The United States Hot Air Balloon Team®
Hot Air Balloon Rides from the Bird-in Hand Family Restaurant.
Float effortlessly over Lancaster County countryside.
AM/PM rides. 800-763-5987
 
     

HUNTING

  FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
THEODORE A PARKER III NATURAL AREA
From Quarryville take Route 222 South for three miles, turn left onto Blackburn Road. After three miles and turn left onto Wesley Road. Follow Wesley Road across a small bridge and turn left into the parking area.
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
SPEEDWELL FORGE PARK
From Brickerville take Route 322 West for 200 yards and turn left onto Long Lane. Follow Long Lane 1 1/2 miles. When the road ends, turn left onto Speedwell Forge Road. Follow one half mile; cross a small bridge and turn right into the parking lot.
 
  See also Fishing & Hunting Supplies above.  

ICE FISHING

  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
 
     
ICE SKATING

  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
 
  Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster,
PA 17603, 717-509-HITS (4487)
 
     
KITE FLYING

  SAMUEL S. LEWIS STATE PARK
c/o Gifford Pinchot, Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
 
     

MOTORSPORTS
  BUCK MOTORSPORTS PARK
900 Lancaster Pike,
Willow Street, PA 17566
717-859-4244
 
     
  LANCO MICRO MIDGET RACING CLUB
Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway
4 miles North of intersection of US322 and PA501
Brickerville, PA, 717-949-3559
MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY
30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, PA 19540
Office: 610-856-7200, Track: 610-856-7812 

PAINTBALL

  MANETAS PARK
2270 N. Reading Rd. (Rt. 272), Denver, PA 17517
717-475-8488
OUTLAW PAINTBALL
283 S. Oak Street, Manheim, PA 17545
717-393-6421 
  SURE SHOT PAINTBALL
340 Blackburn Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-5511
SPLATTER HILL PAINTBALL
2270 N. Reading Road, Denver, PA
717-475-8488
     
PENNSYLVANIA STATE PARKS

  FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
SAMUEL S. LEWIS STATE PARK
c/o Gifford Pinchot, Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
SUSQUEHANNOCK STATE PARK
1880 Park Dr., Drumore, PA 17518
717-432-5011
 
     
PETTING ZOOS

  LONG'S PARK
Harrisburg Pike @ U.S. Route 30, Lancaster, PA 17601
717-295-7054
 
     
PICNICKING

  D.F. BUCHMILLER PARK
Route 222/272 South, just south of the city of Lancaster
Take Prince Street (Rt. 222/272) south through the City of Lancaster. Cross the Conestoga River and continue one mile. The park will be on your right.
CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
  SAMUEL S. LEWIS STATE PARK
c/o Gifford Pinchot, Lewisberry, PA 17339-9787
717-432-5011
SUSQUEHANNOCK STATE PARK
1880 Park Dr., Drumore, PA 17518
717-432-5011
 
     
POLO
  LANCASTER POLO CLUB
Church Rd., Rothsvile, PA 17543
717-627-1877
 
     
RAILROADING
  STRASBURG RAIL ROAD
P.O. Box 96, Rt. 741, Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-7522
MIDDLETOWN & HUMMELSTOWN RAILROAD CO.
136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA 17057
717-944-4435 
     
RENAISSANCE FAIRE
  PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Mt. Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72),
Manheim PA 17545, 717-665-7021
 
     

SIGHT SEEING - SCENIC VIEWS

  CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
CHICKIES ROCK PARK (Susquehanna River overlook)
Route 441, one mile north of Route 30
Columbia, PA
  MONEY ROCKS PARK
From New Holland take Route 23 East to Route 322 East. Turn right and follow Route 322 East for four miles to Narvon Road. Take a right onto Narvon Road for one mile. The parking lot is on the right, across from Alexander Drive.
PINACLE OVERLOOK
(Susquehanna River overlook)
Pinacle Road, off River Road
Holtwood, PA
  SAMUEL S. LEWIS STATE PARK
c/o Gifford Pinchot, Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
SUSQUEHANNOCK STATE PARK
1880 Park Dr., Drumore, PA 17518
717-432-5011 
     
SKATE BOARDING
  Lancaster County Skate Park
CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
 
     

SKIING - CROSS COUNTRY

  LANCASTER JUNCTION RECREATION TRAIL
Route 283 to the Spooky Nook Road Exit. Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road for approximately .1 mile and take another right onto Champ Road. Follow this road for one half mile. The trail is located on the left where the road ends.
CONEWAGO RECREATION TRAIL
From Elizabethtown take Route 230 West for one mile. The trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.  
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
 
     

SWIMMING

  CENTRAL PARK
Take Duke Street south through Lancaster city. Turn right onto Chesapeake Street; go .2 miles and turn left into the park.
FRENCH CREEK STATE PARK
843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680 
  GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
2200 Rosstown Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-5011
 
     

SKY DIVING

  MAYTOWN SPORT PARACHUTE CLUB
188 Airport Drive, Marietta, PA 17547
717-653-0422
 
     

SPORTING EVENTS

  See our Sports Directory  
     

TENNIS

  D.F. BUCHMILLER PARK
Route 222/272 South, just south of the city of Lancaster
Take Prince Street (Rt. 222/272) south through the City of Lancaster. Cross the Conestoga River and continue one mile. The park will be on your right.
 
     

 



     
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