Fowlers Hollow State Park

09/05/2026

!! Mark your calendars !! We have some fun programs coming up for the remainder of September!

08/28/2026

📣ATTENTION GIRL SCOUTS!! Registration ends Friday, 9/4 at midnight! You only have ONE WEEK left to register for our Girl Scouts Love State Parks Programming for the weekend of 9/11-9/13.

Link to DCNR Calendar of Events listed below, remember to click 'Register'! These programs are completely FREE! Don't miss your opportunity to earn a new badge at the park and get outdoors!

Camp-Out Option (Fri-Sun with FREE Camping): https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/girl-scouts-love-state-parks-camp-out-2026

Saturday Only Option: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/girl-scouts-love-state-parks-weekend-2026-saturday-only-no-camping

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🏹Looking for more badge-earning fun for Saturday 9/12?Consider registering for 'Archery Badge Day' at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, as well!

If you are participating in our events at Colonel Denning, please register for the 10am-12pm Archery time slot at Kings Gap to avoid timing conflicts with our afternoon badge programs for the day! Link to their DCNR Calendar of Events page listed below.

Kings Gap Archery Badge Day: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/kings-gap-archery-badge-day

08/26/2026

📣UPDATE: Our Orienteering program for this Sunday has been canceled. This program will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Our other programs this weekend are still on, hope to see you there!

08/23/2026

Looking for some free and fun activities to do Labor Day Weekend? We've got you covered at Colonel Denning and Fowlers Hollow State Park!

08/22/2026

🎶TODAY IS THE DAY!🎶
Music In the Park is from 4PM-6PM. Featuring the Shippensburg Swing Band, free dance lessons from dance instructor John Hancock , and FREE ICE CREAM!!
Event hosted by the Friends of Colonel Denning State Park.

08/14/2026

📣Calling all Girl Scouts! 📣

Join us at Colonel Denning State Park in celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend 2026, Sept. 11th - 13th!

Activities to work towards earning badges will be offered on Saturday, with additional programming on Friday night and Sunday morning. More information on specific badge programs will be provided after registration.

Camping at our Organized Group Tent Site will be offered free of charge for Friday and Saturday nights. There are flush toilets, sinks, and showers at the bathhouse located in the campground, just down the trail from the OGT Site. Girl Scout overnight rules need to be followed by each troop present. The rest of our campground will still be open to the general public. Potable water is available throughout the park. No food will be provided, please pack what you need to feed your troop.

If you do NOT wish to camp and want to attend ONLY the badge programming on Saturday, please fill out the registration for "Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend 2026 (SATURDAY ONLY, NO CAMPING)".

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
In "Additional Notes" section, please include what level of Girl Scouting your scout is (Daisy-Ambassador).

Full-Weekend (Camping Included): http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/53595617846338

Saturday Only, No Camping: https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/53701261336413

If you have questions about this event or about registration, email Mikayla, Park Naturalist directly at [email protected] .

08/09/2026

Join us for this fun evening of music, dance, and ice cream!🍨

Join us just two weeks from today for some free music and free ice cream.

08/04/2026

E-bikes are welcome on DCNR trails that are open to traditional bikes (with certain requirements)! ⚡

Remember to ride safe: maintain safe speeds, yield to other users, obey signage, and don't forget your helmet!

Find the full e-bike policy: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/biking/ebike-policy

08/02/2026

❗️Kayaking Program Cancelled Today❗️
Due to weather conditions, our 'Learn to Kayak Program' for this afternoon, 8/2 will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding, we'll see you at the next one!

08/01/2026

❗Program Cancelled Today❗

Our Creek Critters Programs at Fowler's Hollow State Park will be cancelled for today. Thank you for your understanding.