Memorial Lake State Park
Memorial Lake State Park’s 230 acres is near the base of Blue Mountain in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. The park is surrounded by Fort Indiantown Gap, the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard.
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Hiking - Picnicking - Boating - Sailing - Fishing - Cross-country Skiing - Ice Fishing - Ice Skating
Memorial Lake has two picnic pavilions that may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Pavilions accommodate up to 70 people and have charcoal grills, 15 amp electrical service (with reservation) and trash/recycling cans. Middle Road Picnic Pavilion is ADA accessible. Playfields are available near the picnic areas for softball, volleyball and other sports. Two children’s play areas are also available. A one-mile exercise course is in the eastern portion of the park. The course begins and ends at the Middle Road parking area using the Grassland, Overlook and Lakeside trails.
Make a reservation. Boating: electric motors only A boat rental has canoes, paddleboats, rowboats, and kayaks from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Motorboats must display a current boat registration. 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. Complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site. Hiking: 2 miles of trails All hiking trails are easy walking due to the flat and wide stone surface. Grassland Trail (0.4 mile) passes by the butterfly field and the Locust Grove. Hillside Trail (0.25 mile) leads from the Overlook to a fishing access area and terminates at Memorial Lake Road. Lakeside Trail (0.2 mile) follows the lake shoreline through the mooring area and joins Overlook Trail. Overlook Trail (0.6 mile) continues through the Hemlock Grove, across the dam breast to a scenic view of the lake. Woodland Trail (0.6 mile) winds through a wooded wetland Winter ActivitiesExplore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths. Cross-country Skiing: The easy rolling terrain and open nature of the park lends itself to excellent opportunities for short distance cross-country ski trips for the novice and experienced skier. Ice Fishing: The 85-acre Memorial Lake is open for ice fishing except for the ice skating area. Muskellunge, northern pike, perch and catfish are common species caught through the ice. Ice Skating: A one-acre area is available for ice skating in the Middle Road boat launch/mooring cove. Access for People with Disabilities
In an EmergencyContact a park employee or dial 911. Nearest Hospitals Birders may observe over 100 different land and water species in the park, especially during the migratory seasons. Turtle platforms, bat and duck boxes, and the butterfly field also offer opportunities to view wildlife. The U.S. military created Memorial Lake in 1945 to honor the Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers who served in World War I and World War II. As a feature of Fort Indiantown Gap Military Post, the lake provided recreation for soldiers and their families. In 1965, Memorial Lake was transferred to the Department of Forest and Waters (now the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) and became Memorial Lake State Park. It continues to provide recreational opportunities for military personnel as well as civilians. Keep in TouchAdd yourself to the DCNR's online community to receive info on this park, or parks in general. Volunteering
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In Watershed Education, teachers and students assess water quality of a local stream on a quarterly basis and develop strategies to solve local water quality problems. ECO Camp - Exploring Careers Outdoors - is a week-long residential camp for a cross-section of high school youth from across Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Participate in action-packed, hands on activities and recreational adventures in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests that expose youth to conservation, recreation and careers in natural resources. Learn how people make a living working in the outdoors. Explore education for more information on these and other programs. Explore the Calendar of Events to find a program near you. iConservePA
Come Work with UsPennsylvania State Parks and the Department of Conservation and Natrual Resources offer a wide range of civil service and non-civil service jobs, from foresters, to rangers, to engineers, to educators, to botanists and so much more. Learn what is currently available. Tell us What You ThinkContact this park with compliments, concerns and issues about the park. Memorial Lake State Park Nearby AttractionsInformation on nearby attractions is available from the Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. www.hersheyharrisburg.org Maps and Downloadables
You must have the free Adobe Reader to view the maps and brochures that are in pdf format (.pdf). Alternate versions of the text of the brochures are in rich text and text formats. Click on the files to view them. To download (.rtf) files: Recreational GuideMemorial Lake State Park Map (.pdf) (347 kb, 3/11) Interactive GIS MapThe interactive map uses Geographic Information Systems to create a map that does not need to be downloaded and features driving directions, searchable park amenities and customizable maps. Please note that the background maps are maintained by a variety of public sources.  The park is 30 minutes northeast of Harrisburg and is easily reached from I-81. From the south, take Exit 85 B. From the north, take Exit 85. Turn north onto Fisher Avenue and follow signs to the park. Driving Directions: The Interactive GIS Map has turn-by-turn driving directions to the park office from the Park information Window. Memorial Lake State Park
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