The 2.5-mile Flat Rock Trail rises to Flat Rock, a beautiful scenic vista of the Cumberland Valley. This is a strenuous, rocky climb that leads to a 180-degree view of the Valley, an outstanding fall hawk migration lookout.  The one-mile, self-guiding Doubling Gap Trail is a moderate hike. The Hiking and Nature Trail Guide is available at the park office and has a map and detailed description of the hiking trails in the park and surrounding forest lands.

In addition to the 3.5 miles of hiking trails, the park is a trailhead for the 105-mile Tuscarora Trail. Take binoculars and explore mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands, meadow, and marsh habitat for a variety of wildlife species including the southern flying squirrel, white-tailed deer, red fox, spotted salamander, green frog, and eastern box turtle.

Picnicking: This wooded park has over 200 picnic tables and a limited number of charcoal grills.  There are pavilion rentals available.

Swimming: The sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset.

Fishing: The 3.5-acre Doubling Gap Lake has trout fishing. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission limits, seasons and regulations apply.  Ice fishing is also available.

Hunting and Firearms: Many acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, squirrel and turkey. Hunting is also permitted on the adjacent Tuscarora State Forest.

Raptor Watching: The avian inventory lists an impressive 100 species including several species of hawk, owl, woodpecker, warbler, flycatcher, and vireo. Regular forest species include Eastern Wood-Pewee, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Wood Thrush, and Blackburnian Warbler.

Environmental Education: In the summer, look for interpretive programming and weekend events. Free and open to the public, dawn to dusk year-round. The EE Center is open may–September 8 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.

Orienteering: There are three courses to challenge your map and compass skills: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Trail maps are available at the park office or the nature center.

Cross-country Skiing: While there is no formal cross-country skiing trail system, skiing is permitted on existing roads and trails and in all areas of the park. Terrain is moderately hilly to mountainous.

Ice Skating: When ice conditions permit, a one-acre area is maintained and monitored for ice skating on Doubling Gap Lake. Skating is permitted from 8 a.m. until sunset.

Camping: 52 Sites | Open Apr-Dec | On-site HLD Tank Service | Electric and Water Hook-up | Fishing | Pets Allowed | American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa Accepted

Also available: biking, equestrian trails and environmental education.

Dogs permitted - please clean up after your pet and keep them on a 6' leash | Handicapped Accessible | Restrooms