State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Shawnee State Park
Shawnee State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 3,983 acres (1,612 ha), established in 1951.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 3,983 acres (1,612 ha) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Coordinates | 40.0261° N, 78.6356° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shawnee State Park
Shawnee State Park is a 3,983-acre (1,612 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Juniata and Napier Townships, Bedford County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Shawnee Lake, a 451-acre (183 ha) warm water reservoir, is at the center of the park as its main attraction. The park's main entrance is just east of Schellsburg, along U.S. Route 30 and about 10 miles (16 km) west of the county seat of Bedford. The park is also easily accessed via State Route 31 and by State Route 96 (Shawnee Road).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Schellsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just east of Schellsburg |
Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 90.1 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 97.7 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 117.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shawnee State Park?
Shawnee State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.0261° N, 78.6356° W).
When was Shawnee State Park established?
Shawnee State Park was established in 1951, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shawnee State Park?
Shawnee State Park covers 3,983 acres (1,612 ha).
How do I get to Shawnee State Park?
The nearest town is Schellsburg, Pennsylvania. just east of Schellsburg.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawnee_State_Park_(Pennsylvania) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).