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Nearby Parks:
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| State Park Overview: |
 | The 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park is in Adams and Franklin counties, midway between Chambersburg and Gettysburg on US 30. Caledonia is in the northernmost section of the Blue Ridge Mountains known locally as South Mountain. Blue Mountain, the easternmost ridge of the Allegheny Mountains, is to the west and northwest of the park across a large low, rolling, fertile valley known as the Great Valley. South Mountain is mostly composed of a hard rock called quartzite. The valleys on either side are underlined with limestone and shale. The soil is ideal for fruit production, proven by the abundance of orchards in the surrounding area. |
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great native brook trout fishery
fish flies, spinners or live bait i prefer waxworms
(name not given)
29-Apr-2008
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Splendid place to camp!
Written by Gary
21-May-2008
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| Camping: |
| A total of 184 tent and trailer sites are available in two campgrounds. The camping season opens the second Friday in April and ends after deer season in December. The campground has flush toilets, hot showers and a sanitary dump station. The Hosack Run Campground has sites with electricity and accessible campsites.
Organized Group Tenting:
Organized adult and youth groups of up to 100 people can rent this modern area, which is open is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the 3rd Sunday in October. There are flush toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Advance reservations are required. |
| Picnicking: |
| More than 450 picnic tables are provided for year-round use. Two picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Swimming: |
| The park features a large, ADA accessible swimming pool with a small snack bar. The pool is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless posted otherwise. Fee charged for pool use. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
The East Branch Conococheague and Rocky Mountain creeks and Carbaugh Run flow through the park and the surrounding state forest lands, offering many exciting places for anglers. Brown trout, rainbow trout, native brook trout and some warm-water game fish can be found in these streams.
Hunting:
About 740 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, rabbit, squirrel and turkey. Hunting is permitted in the adjacent Michaux State Forest.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp.
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| History of the Area: |
| The park is named for Thaddeus Stevens? charcoal iron furnace, named Caledonia, which began operation in 1837. The scenic watercourse along PA 233 was once the millrace that operated the furnace waterwheel.
The Honorable Thaddeus Stevens was born in Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia is the name given to ancient Scotland by the invading Romans. Thaddeus Stevens became a famous abolitionist, statesman and father of the public school system in Pennsylvania.
In June of 1863, Confederate cavalry under the command of General J. A. Early destroyed the iron furnace. Historians theorize that the furnace was destroyed not just to slow the industrial power of the northern states, but also because of Stevens? views opposing slavery.
Pastures were used as field hospitals for the wounded taken from the Gettysburg Battlefield. Today they are playfields for visiting children.
The iron furnace changed hands numerous times after Stevens? death. In 1902, the land was sold to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Chambersburg and Gettysburg Trolley Company leased the park and built a trolley through what is now the day-use area. The company built various amusements in the park. In 1922, Robert Miller built a nine-hole golf course. This popular, challenging course now has 18 holes.
In 1927, the Pennsylvania Alpine Club reconstructed the stack of the old furnace as a reduced scale monument. The reconstructed stack and blacksmith shop are the only visible reminders of the early iron works.
In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built a camp in Scotland, PA, and worked building roads and recreational facilities. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | The Brickhouse Inn - Gracious accommodations and in-town convenience are the perfect combination for your stay in Gettysbug. 1898 brick Victorian in historic district. Walk to battlefield, restaurants, shops. | | Gelinas Manor Victorian Bed & Breakfast - Reasonably priced B&B midway between Hershey and Gettysburg, short drive to Pennsylvania Amish. Four trout fishing streams in the area. |
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| Pennsylvania State Parks - Caledonia - PA DCNR - This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your ... surrounding area. Directions The 1,125 acres of Caledonia State Park are located in Adams and Franklin counties ... | | Re: [at-l] Caledonia State Park - Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [at-l] Caledonia State Park. Subject: Re: [at-l] Caledonia State Park. From: Felix Date:... | | Caledonia State Park - Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Caledonia State Park |
| Area Attractions: |
| For information on other tourist attractions in the area contact either the Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 717-334-2100, www.gettysburg.com, or
Pennsylvania?s Capital Region Visitors Bureau, 800-995-0969.
Michaux State Forest: This 83,949-acre forest features hunting, fishing and general outdoor recreation. 717-352-2211
Gettysburg National Military Park: This historic military site is operated by the National Park Service and preserves and explains the events that occurred on the Gettysburg Battlefield during the Civil War, 717-334-1124. |
| Area Campgrounds | | KOA Campgrounds
20 Knox Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 642-5713
| Granite Hill Campground
3340 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 642-8749
| Drummer Boy Camping Resort
1300 Hanover Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-3277
| Round Top Campground LLP
180 Knight Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-9565
| Artillery Ridge Camping Resort
610 Taneytown Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-1288
| Gettysburg Battlefield Resort
1960 Emmitsburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 337-3363
| Conewago Campground
1507 Narrows Rd
Biglerville, PA
(717) 677-8958
| Camp Louise
24959 Pen Mar Rd
Cascade, MD
(301) 241-4262
| Twin Bridge Meadow Campground
1345 Twin Bridge Rd
Chambersburg, PA
(717) 369-2216
| Tagg Run Camp Ground & Rstrnt
200 Pine Grove Rd
Gardners, PA
(717) 486-8000
| Deer Run Campground
111 Sheet Iron Roof Rd
Gardners, PA
(717) 486-8168
| Gettysburg Campground
2030 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 334-3304
| Mountain Creek Camp Ground
349 Pine Grove Rd
Gardners, PA
(717) 486-7681
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club Inc
3725 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA
(717) 369-3966
| Rouzerville Fish & Game
11721 Woodhaven Rd
Waynesboro, PA
(717) 762-5098
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | S & M Hunting Lodge Inc
3243 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 624-8328
| Old Town Run Mountain Lodge
699 Baltimore Pike
Gardners, PA
(717) 486-5672
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