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    Fowlers Hollow State Park

    Nearby Attractions

    Information about Fowlers Hollow State Park’s nearby attractions is available from Visit Hershey Harrisburg.

    Explore the Area

    Several small communities can be found in proximity to the park. The Borough of Carlisle is allocated approximately 30 miles east of the park and is home to many antique and specialty automobile shows at the fairgrounds, as well as great restaurants and shops.

    Learn about some of the area businesses and things to do from Mt. Union Area Chamber.

    Nearby State Parks and Forests

    Fowlers Hollow State Park is close to several state parks and one state forest, where visitors can enjoy recreation, education, and other activities.

    Big Spring State Park

    Tucked in the side of Conococheague Mountain, Big Spring State Park is a quaint picnic and hiking spot. A short loop trail leads to a partially completed railroad tunnel with historic information at the trailhead. The park also provides access to the Iron Horse Trail for day and overnight hiking.

    Colonel Denning State Park

    The 273-acre Colonel Denning State Park is located in north-central Cumberland County. The park features a 3.5-acre lake and serves as the gateway to the 96,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest, which surrounds the park.

    Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.

    Little Buffalo State Park

    Little Buffalo State Park is located in Perry County. Thousands of people meet at Little Buffalo every year to picnic, swim, fish, hike, and experience nature and history.

    The park has 8 miles of trails for a wide range of physical abilities. The main picnic area near the swimming pool features showers, first-aid station, play field, seasonal food concession, playground equipment, boat rental, two picnic pavilions that each seat 80 people, horseshoe pits, restrooms, and many picnic tables.

    Tuscarora State Forest

    The 96,025-acre Tuscarora State Forest covers the narrow valleys and steep, rocky ridges of the ridge and valley region of Pennsylvania. These fertile, well-watered sites are ideal for growing majestic oak and hemlock forests.

    Recreational activities in Tuscarora State Forest includes hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.