Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
| Susquehanna Riverlands State Park | |
|---|---|
 Overlook at Schull's Rock | |
Interactive map of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park | |
| Location | York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°02′36″N 76°37′25″W / 40.04344°N 76.62363°W |
| Area | 1,044 acres (422 ha) |
| Established | 2022 |
| Administrator | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Named for | Susquehanna River |
| Website | Official website |
| Pennsylvania State Parks | |
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park is a 1,044 acres (422 ha) Pennsylvania state park in York County, Pennsylvania along the confluence of Codorus Creek and the Susquehanna River. Susquehanna Riverlands State Park was established in 2022 and is composed of a largely wooded tract. The park is nearly 6 miles northwest of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.[1]
Recreation
Recreational opportunities within the park include hiking, wildlife watching, hunting, and boating. Common birds seen include bald eagles, osprey, turkey vultures, and black vultures.[2]
Hiking
Approximately 2.75 miles (4.43 km) of the Mason-Dixon Trail traverses the park, a 200-mile-long trail connecting the Appalachian Trail at Whiskey Springs with Chadds Ford along the Brandywine River.[1] The other trail in the park, the Overlook Trail, leads to a vista over the Susquehanna River at Schull's Rock.[3]
Hunting
Hunting and trapping is permitted in the majority of the park. The common game species are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and eastern gray squirrel. The hunting of groundhogs is prohibited.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Susquehanna Riverlands State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Wildlife Watching at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Glessner, Rusty (September 20, 2023). "Exploring Schull's Rock Overlook in York County". PA Bucket List. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Hunting at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
External links
- Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Susquehanna Riverlands State Park official map
