YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A popular Pennsylvania State Park’s campground will close until early 2028 for renovations.
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday that Gifford Pinchot State Park will receive $8 million worth of upgrades.
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Officials plan to replace the campground shower house and restroom facilities, which were built in the 1970s, with “modern, accessible, and family-friendly amenities.”
Construction will require the full campground to close starting September 6, 2026, through early 2028. Day-use areas and activities such as boating, hiking, and swimming will remain open during campground construction.
“Campers at Gifford Pinchot have long enjoyed these parks’ natural beauty, and we’re committed to ensuring their facilities meet the same high standards,” said DCNR State Parks Director John Hallas. “These new amenities will offer cleaner, safer, and more accessible spaces for all visitors. We appreciate the patience of our loyal campers as we make these improvements.”
The park will also receive new ADA parking areas, paving and paths from campsites to the restrooms, tree plantings, and the installation of vegetative swales.
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DCNR says there are 289 reservable campground sites at Gifford Pinchot State Park, one of the largest state park campgrounds in the state. Officials are recommending nearby Pine Grove Furnace State Park or Codorus State Park as alternatives during construction.
Similar projects are slated to begin in 2026 at Lackawanna and Ricketts Glen State Parks. Those projects are also expected to be completed in early 2028.
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