Swatara
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
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40°16'13.1"N 76°42'55.1"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 Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
- Head east on W Main St toward S Hanover St (118 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Hanover St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto S Hoernerstown RdDestination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
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