Shikellamy State Park

Shikellamy State Park is in Union and Northumberland counties. The 78-acre Shikellamy Overlook section is on the western shore of the Susquehanna River and overlooks the confluence of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River. The 54-acre Shikellamy Marina section is in Northumberland County, between the Borough of Northumberland and the City of Sunbury on the southern tip of Packer’s Island, at the confluence of the West Branch and North Branch Susquehanna River.

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Directions

Shikellamy Overlook is reached from the town of Shamokin Dam by going north on US 11, then turning onto County Line Road. The road to the overlook is closed from October to April Shikellamy Marina is reached off of PA 147.

Recreational Opportunities

Hiking  - Biking  - Scenic Views  - Picnicking  - Boating  - Marina  - Boat Launching  - Courtesy Docks  - Fishing  - Wildlife Watching 

Picnicking: Both areas of the park offer picnic tables, picnic pavilions, drinking water and restrooms. Shikellamy Overlook has hiking trails and Shikellamy Marina offers paved walking trails. 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. Call 888-PA-PARKS for reservations. Make a reservation Fishing: The 3,060-acre Lake Augusta is a popular bass and walleye area. Other game fish found in the lake are muskellunge, black crappies, northern pike and catfish. All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site. Explore the water depth map of Lake Augusta map.

Scenic Views: The two overlooks on Shikellamy Overlook are 360 feet above the river confluence. They offer spectacular views of Sunbury, Northumberland and the surrounding areas. The road to the overlook is closed from late-October to early May. The cover photo is a view from Shikellamy Overlook.

In Shikellamy Marina, the Point Sitting Area provides a scenic view of Lake Augusta.

Hiking: 2 miles of trails
Paved paths encircle Shikellamy Marina. A walk around the one-mile nature trail on Shikellamy Overlook can reveal the wildlife that abounds in the park, like deer, songbirds and wildflowers. Different forest stages can be seen from scrub forest to mature hardwood forest. Unique geologic formations can be studied in the park and on the eastern boundary cliff trail extension.

Biking: A one-mile, paved hiking and biking path encircles Shikellamy Marina.

Boating

unlimited hp motors permitted

This portion of the Susquehanna River is known as Lake Augusta, a 3,060-acre lake formed by the world’s largest inflatable dam that is three miles downstream from the park. The lake averages six feet in depth and is a popular water-skiing area. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Motorboats must display a current boat registration. For complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site. Explore the water depth map of Lake Augusta map.

Marina: The 73 marina slips are available for seasonal leases from mid-May to the end of September. Permits may be obtained from the park office. Two transient slips are available for daily rental.

Boat Launching: The Shikellamy Marina section of the park has a boat launching area for transient boaters with 90 parking spaces available for trailer-pulling vehicles and 750 spaces for single vehicles.

Courtesy Docks: In the Shikellamy Marina section, two sets of courtesy docks are available for temporary docking of boats. One dock is between the marina docks and the gas dock. The other dock is immediately downstream from the public boat launch.

Access for People with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

Wildlife Watching

Shikellamy State Park is a wonderful place to watch wildlife, especially migrating birds and butterflies. Always view wildlife from a safe distance. Feeding squirrels, ducks geese or any other wildlife is prohibited. Feeding wildlife lures too many animals into an area that cannot support them, and improper food may be unhealthy for the animals.

History

The park was named in honor of the famous Iroquois Chief Shikellamy. A friend of both the Colonists and American Indians, Chief Shikellamy played a prominent role in the development of the Pennsylvania frontier in the early and middle 18th century. Park facilities on Shikellamy Overlook opened in 1960. Shikellamy Marina was dedicated in 1972.

Friends of Shikellamy State Park

The Friends of Shikellamy State Park is a non-profit group that works to further the goals of Shikellamy State Park. www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org

Nearby Attractions

For information on local attractions including private campgrounds, please contact: Susquehanna Valley Visitor's Bureau, 800-525-7320, www.visitcentralpa.org.

In an Emergency

Contact a park employee or dial 911.
For directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin boards or at the park office.

Nearest Hospital:
Sunbury Community Hospital
350 North 11th Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-286-3333

For More Information Contact

Shikellamy State Park
Bridge Avenue
Sunbury, PA 17801-1005
570-988-5557
Manager: Frank Nanna

E-mail: shikellamysp@state.pa.us
An equal opportunity employer

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for state park information and reservations.