MEMORIAL LAKE STATE PARK
Memorial Lake State Park is surrounded by Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in East Hanover Township. The park consists of 230 acres in scenic Lebanon County near the southern base of Blue Mountain.
Boating: electric motors only
The 85-acre Memorial Lake has two boat launching ramps, a courtesy dock and 56 overnight mooring spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sailboating and sailboarding are very popular on Memorial Lake.
A boat rental has canoes, paddleboats, rowboats, sailboats and sailboards from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Fishing:
The 85-acre Memorial Lake has largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, yellow perch, white and black crappie, various species of panfish, bullhead, channel catfish, carp and sucker. Trout are also found in the lake although they are not stocked. The lake is readily accessible for shoreline or boat fishing.
Memorial Lake State Park is located near Annville, Camp Hill and Harrisburg
Four separate access roads provide easy entry to the day-use areas. Picnic tables are provided in shady groves, along the shoreline and at areas that provide scenic views of the lake. Charcoal grills are conveniently located throughout the park. Two picnic pavilions are available for reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. They are conveniently located with easy access to the lake, restrooms and water fountains. Each pavilion accommodates 70 people. Call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS for reservations.
The park offers birdwatchers a variety of species, including waterfowl and migratory birds. Birding trails are available for exploration. The lake attracts numerous types of ducks during migration season. Raptors such as hawks can also be spotted in the area.
Ron's Wholesale Bait
7805 Allentown Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA
(717) 652-1552
Hershey Golf Club Group & Btq
1000 E Derry Rd
Hershey, PA
(717) 520-4997
Hershey Entertainment & Resort Company: Hershey Information
Hershey, PA
(717) 534-3090
Suites at Hershey The
176 Hershey Park Dr
Hershey, PA
(717) 534-2003
Hershey Entertainment & Resort Company: Hershey Information
Hershey, PA
(717) 534-3090
The park is 30 minutes east of Harrisburg and is easily reached from I-81. From the north, take Exit 85. From the south, take Exit 85B. Turn north onto Fisher Avenue and follow signs to the park.
This has been a favorive place for my family to go to take a walk, ride bike, picnic and just relax. It is like a day vacation
My husband and I recently started fishing here and really enjoy it. Almost always catch something, the view is beautiful, and the park is so clean. A friend of ours told us about this place, and realized that I used to come here years ago for walks.
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