Firewood Alert: Bringing firewood into Pennsylvania is prohibited and could result in a citation. To help protect the forest from invasive insects that can kill trees and devastate the ecosystem, please do not transport firewood over long distances. Firewood can harbor insects such as emerald ash borer. The use of local firewood is strongly recommended. All firewood must be burned prior to your departure.
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 at https://extension.psu.edu/.Pennsylvania State Parks defines an organized group as:
- An organized group has a formal organization to coordinate and carry out its activities, appointed or elected leadership and holds periodic meetings.
- An organized youth group has a majority of its members under age 18 and is affiliated with an on-going organization like school, youth and church groups.
- An organized adult group has a majority of its members above 18 years of age and is affiliated with an organization such as the Rotary Club or the Lions Club.
If your group does not fit one of these categories, please select a different site type. Parks may require proof of your group's status upon check in. Non-organized groups that do not meet the criteria above are not permitted on this site.
If you are not an organized group, and book the site, you may be asked to leave the park or switched to the correct site type, if available, and charged the correct amount, which may be higher.
If you have questions regarding your group's status, please contact the park for clarification.
Following completion of this transaction, please update your account information (located under My Reservations and Account) to include your organized group name in the Name of Organization block (i.e. Girl Scout Troop #12345)
- Open Year Round
- Fishing is available in many streams and lakes within the park. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Contact the park office for additional fishing information.
- There must be someone 18 years of age or older in the party to be responsible for the organized group tenting area being reserved.
- There is limited parking at each campsite. Extra car parking is available near the entrance to the area. Camping trailers and RV's are prohibited in the OGT area and must use the family campground.
- Pets are not permitted in the Organized Group Tenting Areas.
- Park staff will post permit prior to arrival. If permit is not posted upon arrival contact the park office.
- Please be aware that moving firewood across state lines is prohibited. Moving firewood into parks spreads insects and diseases. The use of local firewood is strongly recommended. All firewood must be burned prior to your departure. More info is available at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/thingstoknow/firewoodadvisory/index.htmI
- Mountain biking is prohibited on all trails at Hickory Run State Park, but is permitted at nearby Lehigh Gorge State Park. Cross-country Skiing: The 13 miles of designated trail are marked with blue blazes. Ice Skating: When conditions permit, Sand Spring Lake is available for ice skating. Snowmobiling: The 21 miles of designated trails are marked with orange blazes.
- This area is available to organized adult and youth groups and has 13 sites. This rustic area is open year-round and has picnic tables, fire rings, non-flush toilets, and hand water pump.
- There are 44 miles of trails in the park. Hiking-only trails have yellow blazes. The trails lead through areas rich in historic and scenic interest. Be aware of hunting seasons and hunting areas within the park and wear bright clothing in hunting seasons. Wear proper attire and footwear when hiking.
- Diverse habitats and forest types, extensive wild areas and unique geological formations make Hickory Run an excellent outdoor classroom. Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Please contact the park office well in advance of your stay to determine if programming would be available.
- A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. The beach is operated under the Open Swim Program at all times, meaning lifeguards are not on duty and swimming is at your risk. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming. Pets are not permitted on the sand beach.