Fowlers Hollow

Fowlers Hollow SP https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FowlersHollowStatePark/Pages/default.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fowlers_Hollow_State_Park Fowlers Hollow State Park is located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Fowlers Hollow State Park is on the site of a former sawmill, and was developed as a park by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. Fowlers Hollow State Park is used by families on picnics and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to hunt, fish, snowmobile, and ski within the park and in the nearby Tuscarora State Forest. The picnic facilities at the park have stone fireplaces that were built by the CCC. Fowler Hollow Run passes through the park and is a brown trout fishery. There are 18 campsites at the park: twelve are for trailers, and six for tents. It also serves as a trailhead for the trail system of the Tuscarora State Forest. Hunters, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers also use the park to gain access to the surrounding state forest.

A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for Fowlers Hollow State Park Fowlers Hollow State Park The 104-acre Fowlers Hollow State Park is in a narrow valley created by Fowler Hollow Run. The park is on the edge of Tuscarora State Forest at the intersection of several multi-use trails. The campground of the park is a good base for adventures in 96,000 acres of public land. Directions GPS DD: Lat. 40.27543 Long. -77.57641 From PA 274 in Blain, turn south at the east end of town onto Manassa Road. Drive one-quarter of a mile. Turn right after the bridge onto Fowler Hollow Road and follow for 5.7 miles to the park. The park can also be reached from PA 274 west of New Germantown on Upper Buck Ridge Road. 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 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. Reservations 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. Recreational Opportunities PICNICKING: Picnic tables and a limited number of grills are available in a wooded setting. A picnic pavilion may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. If unreserved, the picnic pavilion is free on a first-come, firstserved basis. Nearby Attractions Protect and Preserve Our Parks Information on nearby attractions is available from the Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. www.VisitHersheyHarrisburg.org The quaint Colonel Denning State Park offers camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, hunting, cross-country skiing, and ice skating. The park is in the scenic Doubling Gap along PA 233. 717-776-5272 The 45-acre Big Spring State Park is 5.5 miles southwest of New Germantown, along PA 274. Tucked in the side of Conococheague Mountain, Big Spring is a picnic and hiking area. A short loop trail leads to a partially completed railroad tunnel with historic information at the trailhead. The picnic area also provides access to the Iron Horse Trail for day and overnight hiking. 717-776-5272 The 96,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest is open to hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and general recreation. Nearby is Hemlocks Natural Area, a 120-acre plot of old growth timber covered by massive trees 100 feet tall and four to six feet in diameter. 717-536-3191 c/o Colonel Denning State Park 1599 Doubling Gap Road Newville, PA 17241-9756 717-776-5272 ColonelDenningSP@pa.gov MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HORSEBACK RIDING: Fowlers Hollow is a trailhead for Alfarata and Beaston trails, which are extensive trails in Tuscarora State Forest. Mountain biking is also permitted on park roads. 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. www.visitPAparks.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on recycled paper visitPAparks 2021 SNOWMOBILING: Fowlers Hollow has parking and a restroom. The park is a trailhead to the 46-mile trail network in Tuscarora State Forest. Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails and roads from the day following the last day of deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Skiing is permitted in all areas of the park. There are two miles of designated trails southwest of the campground in Tuscarora State Forest. HUNTING: Hunting is permitted on adjacent state forest lands. Terrain is moderately hilly to mountainous and favors turkeys and deer. Crosscut saw • Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your impact on the campsite. • Firewood Advisory: Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and diseases that threaten park resources and the health of our forests. Use local firewood. Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood. Burn It! • Prevent forest fires by having a fire in proper facilities and properly disposing of hot coals. Do not leave a fire unattended.  In an Emergency Call 911 and contact a park employee. Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards. History Fowlers Hollow State Park • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the

Fowlers Hollow State Park This hidden gem is one of Penn's Woods best kept secrets. The very small campground has modern, pet-friendly campsites (electric and walk-to) with a sanitary dump station, playfield, and restrooms with flush toilets. Showers are not available. Tent pads are available at some campsites. Walk-to campsites are a short hike from the parking area. Horse and snowmobile trailer parking is nearby. CAMPING SEASON: This campground opens in April and closes 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, check the site availability listing, and then proceed to an available site. 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 this campground. Please contact the park office or contact station for pet guidelines. 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. MINIMUM/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 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 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. Rustic Camping Fowlers Hollow State Park • Please camp only in designated areas and minimize your impact on the campsite. • Prevent wild fires. Fires are only permitted in fire rings or grills. Gas and propane camp stoves are permitted. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished before leaving a campsite. Properly dispose of hot coals. • Firewood is not provided. Cutting live or standing trees and the operation of chainsaws are