Susquehanna State Park
Susquehanna State Park
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montanapescado
Albuquerque, NM1 316 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This area has some surprisingly rugged trails, giving it a more adventurous feel than other similar area venues. A skilled rider may enjoy the rougher trails on a mountain biker, and everyone can enjoy them on foot. A good place to get away from the urban lifestyle!
Written 29 February 2024
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LindaP7958
Rockville, Maryland, United States13 contributions
Jul 2023
The Mr and I spent 3 nights in a camper cabin. They were a bit smaller than some we’ve been in before- no inside table. Had AC which we weren’t expecting. Would like to have a State Park stamp- but none available. The park was nice, pretty areas to walk.
Written 26 July 2023
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Bill B
Bel Air, MD8 193 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Previously when I have visited Susquehanna State Park, I have driven from Havre de Grace north. This time I drove south from Darlington and noticed some sights I had missed before. Of particular interest was the train trestle bridge across Deer Creek where it enters the river. It is set up now as a walkway, and several people had crossed and were fishing where the river and Creek converged. A special treat was the wild white bleeding heart flowers that were in full bloom near the paths. I got a better view of the flint furnace. Also I paid attention to the historical buildings and drove up close to get a full view of the Archer House also known as Rock Run House. I was afforded a different view of the Rock Run Grust Mill from the higher ground of the Archer house.. it was a sunny but cool day, ideal for exploring.
Written 2 April 2022
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slamme
Lancaster222 contributions
Aug 2021
always a nice drive through here on the way home...we walk in the woods also sometimes....river area and mill is nice , we used to go out in the river at the mill and catch hundreds of fish..
Written 6 August 2021
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klmaestra
Silver Spring, MD1 042 contributions
Sept 2020
We visited Susquehanna State Park to walk along the water and visit the historic sites in the Rock Run area. There is a pamphlet on the internet with information about the historical sites and there are historical markers as well. The trail is easy to approach and not "difficult" as mentioned on some websites. It is a good place to walk around safely during Covid times and then drive into Havre de Grace to see the lighthouse, enjoy ice cream or a meal, or just walk by the water.
Written 7 September 2020
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David P
1 457 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
It’s a few miles off of 95 south so it’s extremely easy to get to. It’s also located a couple miles from the scenic town of Havre de Grace which offers delicious seafood and wonderful local ice cream.
The state park has ample parking, lots of rustic buildings and an overgrown walkway along the Susquehanna River. There are a bunch of trails to navigate some in the forest and some along the roads. There is also a boat launch nearby for those who have small boats.
The state park has ample parking, lots of rustic buildings and an overgrown walkway along the Susquehanna River. There are a bunch of trails to navigate some in the forest and some along the roads. There is also a boat launch nearby for those who have small boats.
Written 9 August 2020
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LacrosseTraveller
Tucson, AZ312 contributions
Jul 2020
Very hard to reach through some harrowing narrow country roads. And the sites themselves are a teeny claustrophobic. But once you got on a trail and headed for the creek or river you were richly rewarded. We hiked down to the creek and had a great time swimming with kids and dog.
Hint - Ignore the warning that the trail that jogs right is “very difficult”. Actually a more direct route to the water. And you are rewarded with walking by a Maryland Trophy Tree.
Hint - Ignore the warning that the trail that jogs right is “very difficult”. Actually a more direct route to the water. And you are rewarded with walking by a Maryland Trophy Tree.
Written 3 August 2020
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Oh Danny boy
235 contributions
Jun 2020
We stopped here on our way to PA. Campsites were not as level as other parks and there were rowdy guests that no one seemed to check on. We went over and told them to tone it down which they did for awhile. Nice park but due to Covid places were closed. River was nice to view.
Written 28 June 2020
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Pannipannini
Maryland1 292 contributions
May 2020 • Family
We came to hike the scenic Mason-Dixon trail along the Susquehanna. The first 3.5 miles are flat, parallel to the river. Starting at the railroad bridge, the first mile is a well-traveled wooded path followed by a much wider rail/bike trail to the dam. Despite covid, it’s moderately used but there was plenty of room to avoid others.
At the dam, the trail starts heading finally into the woods and becomes sparsely used. We walked a pleasant 7+ miles. Good for kids and adults of all ages. Great scenery - birds, water, flowers.
At the dam, the trail starts heading finally into the woods and becomes sparsely used. We walked a pleasant 7+ miles. Good for kids and adults of all ages. Great scenery - birds, water, flowers.
Written 31 May 2020
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Laurel M
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
An incredible beautiful state park with a variety to see and do. Great hikes,inspiring views, interesting history.
Written 23 November 2019
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Are you able to ask the staff about the tubing put in and out locations? Can you describe where the tubing takes place in relation to the campsites? How long was the tubing, miles/hrs, would be incredibly helpful.
Bill B
Bel Air, MD8 193 contributions
Did not observe tubing during my visits
Is there camping
Anthony P
Charleston, SC2 384 contributions
Yes. They have 69 camping sites, six to eight of which that are electric. They also have six camper cabins. There are two main loops where these sites are located. Each loop has a bathhouse, a dumpster and multiple water spigots. There is a playground and an amphitheater between the loops.
Is thete an admission fee to enter the park?
Robert G
Ponce Inlet, FL158 contributions
Never paid a fee to go there
Is a fee if you want to use the boat ramp
Retired military are free for that
jrscooter
Wake Forest, NC81 contributions
How much per night?
chester/carbone
Le Castella, Italy613 contributions
Check with camp grounds prices vary for length of stay
cmwhome
West Chester, PA1 contribution
Any specific campsite recommendations that are more spacious then others and private. We have a tiny camper and it's just the 2 of us. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
knitontheroad
Havre de Grace, MD6 contributions
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the campsites.
Erin D
Bordentown, NJ
Are there any buildings available to take pictures in if it happened to be raining? We're trying to meet family for family photos and this is about halfway for each us. We only have one date available and we'd all be driving about 2 hours each way. Thanks in advance!
tlb1013
Aberdeen, MD71 contributions
Only if Rock Run Mill or Rock Run Mansion happen to be open on the day you are there. The other option would be Steppingstone Museum, which is located on Park property.
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- Hotels near Susquehanna State Park:
- (8.60 km) Spencer-Silver Mansion
- (8.74 km) Vandiver Inn
- (15.79 km) Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bel Air/Aberdeen, MD
- (9.61 km) Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen
- (9.16 km) Comfort Inn & Suites Aberdeen near APG
- Restaurants near Susquehanna State Park:
- (14.44 km) Broom's Bloom Dairy
- (3.74 km) BackFin Blues Restaurant
- (8.96 km) Bomboy's Home Made Ice Cream
- (9.04 km) Mamie's Cafe
- (7.69 km) Old South Smokehouse
- Attractions near Susquehanna State Park:
- (1.39 km) Steppingstone Museum
- (9.37 km) Havre de Grace Promenade
- (8.56 km) Ripken Stadium
- (1.90 km) Stump Farmhouse
- (5.88 km) Conowingo Dam