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Swimming at Hickory Run State Park

Swimming is permitted only at the designated swimming area of Sand Spring Lake, which also features a sand beach. The beach is open for swimming from late May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset.

Please read and follow posted rules for swimming.

Swim at your own risk.

A snack bar has sandwiches, drinks, ice cream, and snacks.

Smoke-Free Beach

Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area.

For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes:

  • Cigarettes
  • Pipes
  • Cigars
  • E-cigarettes
  • Other handheld, lighted smoking devices