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    Camping

    Codorus State Park Campground Map (PDF)

    GPS DD: Lat. 39.77483 Long. -76.91355

    ♿  The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes November 1.

    There are about 190 campsites suitable for tents or recreational vehicles up to 50 feet in length. Many campsites have electric hookups. Fifteen sites are available for tents only.

    Seven campsites with electricity are ADA accessible.

    Pets are permitted on designated sites for a fee.

    Available within the campground are:

    • Warm showers
    • Flush toilets
    • Boat launch
    • Shoreline mooring
    • Sanitary dump station

    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.

    Free Camping for Campground Hosts

    Two host positions

    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.

    Lodging

    Codorus State Park Campground Map (PDF)

    Camping Cottages

    ♿  Located in the campground, the three cottages sleep five people in single bunks and double/single bunks.

    They have:

    • Electric heat
    • Electric lights and outlets
    • Fire ring
    • Picnic table
    • Wooden floors
    • Windows porch

    Yurts

    ♿  Located in the campground, the two round, canvas and wood walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep four or five people in bunk beds.

    Yurts have:

    • Cooking stove
    • Countertop
    • Electric heat and outlets
    • Fire ring
    • Picnic table
    • Refrigerator
    • Table and chairs

    Black Rock Lodge

    ♿  It is available for rent year round and has modern conveniences like:

    • Heat
    • Air conditioning
    • Full kitchen
    • Warm showers
    • An outdoor area with a picnic table and fire ring

    The waterfront cabin accomodates up to 12 people. 

    Guests should bring all essentials like sheets, linens, and dishes.

    During the summer season, the lodge must be rented for a one-week period, beginning on a Friday. For the rest of the year, the cabin must be rented for a minimum of two days, up to a maximum of 14 consecutive days.

    Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this overnight facility and associated curtilage only. Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted to the holder of the reservation permit and invited guests age 21 and older. Responsible and legal alcohol consumption is required, and violations are grounds for removal from the state park without refund.

    Note that alcohol possession and consumption in all other overnight facilities and all other areas of state parks is prohibited.