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The Shikellamy boat ramp and trailer lot is now OPEN for public use.  

PLEASE NOTE: Shikellamy marina will not have a boat rental concessionaire or fuel sales for the 2023 boating season.  Anyone interested in running the boat concession, please email the park office at shikellamysp@pa.gov for more information. 

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Shikellamy State Park

The confluence of the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River divides Shikellamy State Park into two sections. 

In the middle of the North Branch Susquehanna River, the 50-acre Marina Section of Shikellamy State Park is the tip of Packers Island in Northumberland County. This eastern section of the park offers a marina, two boat launches, picnic tables, pavilions, paved paths, and close-up views of the river. 

On a 360-foot cliff overlooking the confluence of the river branches is the 190-acre Overlook Section of Shikellamy State Park. In addition to three scenic overlooks, the western section of the park in Union County offers hiking trails, picnic tables, and pavilions.  

Seasons and Hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Reservations

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

A Pennsylvania map that shows the location of Shikellamy State Park 

Directions

Shikellamy State Park: Overlook Section

From US 15, the Overlook Section is reached by following County Line Road east for 2.3 miles to the park entrance road.

From US 11, Overlook Section is reached by traveling west on County Line Road for about 0.25 mile to the park entrance road.


Overlook GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.87924 Long. -76.80382

Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section

The Marina Section is reached off of PA 147 (Bridge Avenue) on Packers Island.

Park Office GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.88248 Long. -76.7901

A circular map that shows the roads surrounding Shikellamy State Park

Scenic Views

The three scenic views in the Shikellamy Overlook Section are 360 feet above the river confluence. They offer spectacular views of Sunbury, Northumberland, and the surrounding areas.

In the Shikellamy Marina Section, Kury Point provides a scenic view of Lake Augusta and the river.


Access for People with Disabilities

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

In an Emergency

Call 911 and contact an employee.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Evangelical Community Hospital
1 Hospital Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-522-2000

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