State: Pennsylvania
Address 1: 2600 Smith Station Road
City: Hanover
Zip: 17331
Phone: 717-637-2816
Open: Open from mid Apr through mid Oct
Open all Year: No
Number of Sites: 190
Camp URL: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/codorus.aspx#camping
Full Hook: Yes
The 3,452-acre Codorus State Park is in the rolling hills of southern York County. The 1,275-acre Lake Marburg has 26 miles of shoreline and is a reststop for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The lake is also popular with sailboaters and motorboaters. Anglers love the lake for warm water fishing and can also fish Codorus Creek for trout. Picnicking, swimming in the pool and camping are popular activities.
Camping: flush toilets and hot showers
The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the third Sunday in October. There are about 190 campsites which are suitable for tents or recreational vehicles up to 50 feet in length. Many campsites have electric hookups. Seven campsites with electricity can accommodate people with disabilities. Fifteen rustic sites are available for tents only. Hot showers, flush toilets and a sanitary dump station are available. Pets are permitted on designated sites.
Free Camping for Campground Hosts: two host positions in the modern campground
Each campground host site includes 30-amp electric service. Hosts are required to stay a minimum of two weeks and will assist with cleaning shower houses and restrooms. Hosts also will be required to provide information to campers and assist with the pet camping program. Contact the park office for additional information and availability.
Camping Cottages: Located in the campground, the three cottages sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks, and have wooden floors, windows, electric heat, porch, picnic table, fire ring and electric lights and outlets.
Yurts: Located in the campground, the two Mongolian-style tents are round, on a wooden deck and sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks. Yurts have a cooking stove, refrigerator, countertop, table, chairs, electric heat and outlets, fire ring and picnic table.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day the maximum stay in the campground is 14 consecutive nights. All camping equipment must be removed from the park for 48 hours before returning.