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Caledonia State Park is located in southern Pennsylvania. The park is named for the Caledonia Furnace, an iron furnace that was owned by Thaddeus Stevens beginning in 1837. Today the park is known for its recreational activities and the Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer stock theatre.
The park has 10 miles (16 km) of hiking trails, a swimming pool, golf course, a summer stock theater, and is open to hunting and fishing to provide recreation and entertainment for park visitors.[2]
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Caledonia State Park is located in southern Pennsylvania. The park is named for the Caledonia Furnace, an iron furnace that was owned by Thaddeus Stevens beginning in 1837. Today the park is known for its recreational activities and the Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer stock theatre.
The park has 10 miles (16 km) of hiking trails, a swimming pool, golf course, a summer stock theater, and is open to hunting and fishing to provide recreation and entertainment for park visitors.[2]
Caledonia
Caledonia
State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for
Pennsylvania State Parks Mission
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide
opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as
outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these
purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic, and
historical values of parks should be given first consideration.
Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that
protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current
and future generations.
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Directions
Reservations
Caledonia is at the intersection of US 30 and
PA 233.
• From Chambersburg, follow US 30 east 11
miles to the park.
• From Gettysburg, follow US 30 west 15
miles to the park.
• From Harrisburg, follow I-81 53 miles to
Chambersburg, then 7.3 miles east on US 30.
Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM to
5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
Spend the Day
SWIMMING: The park features a large,
ADA accessible swimming pool with a small
snack bar. The pool is open 11:00 AM to
7:00 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day
unless otherwise posted.
PICNICKING: Oak and pine trees along
Conococheague Creek shade picnic tables and
charcoal grills. Two rustic, CCC-era picnic
pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in
advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions
are free on a first-come, first-served basis.
HIKING: see reverse side
HUNTING AND FIREARMS: About
FISHING: The East Branch Conococheague
and Rocky Mountain creeks and Carbaugh
Run flow through the park and the
surrounding state forest lands, offering
many exciting places for anglers. Brown
trout, rainbow trout, native brook trout, and
some warmwater game fish can be found in
these streams. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission regulation and laws apply.
CALEDONIA PUBLIC GOLF COURSE:
An 18-hole, par 68, public golf course is just
south of US 30. Constructed in the late 1920s,
the course is the oldest and one of the most
scenic courses in south central Pennsylvania.
Caledonia Golf Enterprises Inc.
9515 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222
717-352-7271
caledoniagc.com
CATHEDRAL IN THE PINES: Caledonia’s
Summer Sunday School dates back to the
summer of 1917 when the Manges and Moyer
families decided to provide a Sunday school
for their children and other families’ children
who spent the summer months vacationing
at Caledonia, be it in tents or the increasing
cabin community around the park. Since
1955, the Franklin County Sunday School
Association has kept the tradition alive and
offers outdoor, nondenominational Sunday
school from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor
Day Weekend. All are welcome to attend.
TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE: Since 1952,
the Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer stock
theater, has offered performances during the
summer months. Request a schedule of shows
by contacting:
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
P.O. Box 603, Fayetteville, PA 17222
888-805-7056
www.totempoleplayhouse.org
740 acres are open to hunting, trapping,
and the training of dogs during established
seasons. Common game species are deer,
rabbit, squirrel, and turkey. Hunting is
permitted in the adjacent Michaux State
Forest.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as
groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is
only permitted from the day following Labor
Day through March 31 in designated hunting
areas. The Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania
Game Commission rules and regulations
apply. Contact the park office for ADA
accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at
all times. Other visitors use the park during
hunting seasons. Firearms and archery
equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in authorized hunting
areas during hunting seasons. In areas not
open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall
be kept in the owner’s car or enclosed trailer.
Exceptions include: law enforcement officers
Thaddeus Stevens 1792-1868
Called the Great Commoner, Thaddeus
Stevens was an abolitionist, radical
republican, and was one of the most effective
and powerful legislators of the Civil War
era. Some historians consider Stevens the
de facto leader of the United States during
the presidency of Andrew Johnson. Stevens
became the third person in American history
to be given the privilege of lying in state in
the U.S. Capitol rotunda, following Senator
Henry Clay and President Lincoln.
Born in Caledonia County, Vermont,
Stevens faced many prejudices for having a
club-foot. This and his birth to a poor family
likely forged a lifelong drive to defend
the poor and persecuted. After graduation
from Dartmouth in 1815, Stevens moved to
York, Pa. to teach. Within a year he moved
to Gettysburg, Pa. to practice law, dabble
in real estate, and in 1822, enter the iron
business with the opening of Maria Fur
Caledonia State Park
Chinquapin Hill Campground is close to the swimming pool.
It offers modern campsites (electric, non-electric, and fullhookup) with a dump station, two full-hookup ADA
accessible campsites, and restrooms with warm showers.
Hosack Run Campground has pet-friendly modern
campsites (electric, non-electric, and full-hookup) with a
dump station, small playground, one ADA accessible campsite,
and restroom with warm showers.
Park Office GPS DD: Lat. 39.9089 Long. -77.4783
Chinquapin Hill GPS DD: Lat. 39.90895 Long. -77.48107
Hosack Run GPS DD: Lat. 39.91488 Long. -77.4684
CAMPING SEASON: Both campgrounds open the Friday
before trout season. Chinquapin Hill Campground closes the
last Sunday in October, and Hosack Run Campground closes at
the end of deer season in December.
RESERVATIONS: Most campsites in Pennsylvania state
parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to noon of the day
of arrival. Campers without a reservation arriving after noon
should check at the contact station or near the campground
entrance for instructions.
Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA,
American Express, and Discover credit cards; personal,
traveler’s, and cashier’s checks; or a Pennsylvania State Parks
Gift Card. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment
must be received within ten days of making the reservation.
For reservations, call the Pennsylvania State Parks
Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
Monday to Saturday,7:00 AM to 5:00 PM or visit
http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com.
CAMPSITE ISSUING: Advance reservations are available
for almost all campsites. Unreserved sites are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. If an employee is not available,
read posted instructions and check the site availability listing.
The appropriate fee must be paid to a park employee or
deposited in a supplied honor system envelope before setting
up on a campsite.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations,
changes, or transfers to reservations will be assessed a fee and
can be made prior to arrival by the Pennsylvania State Parks
Reservation Center.
Any cancellation, change, or transfer made upon arrival
must be processed through the state park. For complete
information on fees, cancellations, changes, transfers, and
discount policies, view the Reservation Cancellation/Change
Policy at the website above in the "Reservations" section.
Campground Rules
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-in time is
3:00 PM. Campsites must be vacated by 3:00 PM.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages are
prohibited in all Pennsylvania state parks.
PETS: Pets are permitted at all campsites in the Hosack Run
Campground. Pets are prohibited at campsites in the
Chinquapin Hill Campground. Please contact the park office or
contact station for guidelines for pets.
Pets are prohibited in swimming areas, buildings, and all
overnight facilities not participating in the pet program. Guide
dogs and service dogs are not considered pets.
QUIET HOURS: Campers must not disturb the sleep of
others between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
NOISE: Operation of electric generators that create excessive
noise is prohibited.
OCCUPANCY: Site occupancy is limited to one family unit
(persons living under one household) or five unrelated people
per site. Occupants must include at least one person 18 years
of age or older at all times.
MOTOR VEHICLES: Park only in designated areas. Only
one vehicle is permitted at a campsite in addition to a camping
unit. If permitted, additional vehicles can park on the camping
spur for a fee or in the second car parking area at no charge.
VISITORS: Visitors are welcome on campsites from
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
MAXIMUM CAMPING PERIOD: Campers may stay in a
state park campground up to 14 consecutive nights from
Memorial Day to Labor Day. If reserving a Saturday during
the summer season, a two-night minimum stay is required.
Campers may camp up to 21 consecutive nights during the
remainder of the year.
HUNTING: Use extreme caution with firearms at all times.
Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms
and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in hunting areas during hunting seasons.
In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons,
firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's
vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law
enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania
License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm
concealed on their person while they are within a state park.
Protect and Preserve Our Parks
Please make your visit safe and enjoyable. Obey all posted
rules and regulations and respect fellow visitors and the
resources of the park.
• Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas
may possess hazards. Your personal safety and that of your
family are your responsibility.
Modern Camping
Caledonia
State Park
• Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your
impact on the ca