City Island Beach
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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40°15'24.1"N 76°53'23.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Head south on N 6th St toward Reily St (13 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Reily St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto N Front St (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Market St (266 ft)
- Continue onto Market St Bridge (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Championship Way (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Riverside DrDestination will be on the left(420 ft)
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