Dutch Springs
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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40°42'7.6"N 75°19'13.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
Swim
Fees: Yes, see web site
- 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 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Head south on Linden St toward E Spruce St (371 ft)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto E Union Blvd (459 ft)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Maple St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E Fairview St (449 ft)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Linden St (3.7 mi)
- Continue onto Nazareth Pike (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Newburg Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Truman LnDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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