Cool Things to Do in Codorus State Park with Your Family or Friends

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Codorus State Park is a state park located in the state of Pennsylvania covering 3,500 acres in Heidelberg, Manheim, Penn, and West Manheim Townships in southwestern York County, Pennsylvania in the United States.

This park was created around Lake Marburg, an artificial lake covering an area of 1,275 hectares, and named after Codorus Creek, which forms the lake.

Many outdoor attractions are offered for visitors such as camping, boating, and picnicking.

With its Lake Marburg, you can get around the park by cycling, hiking, and maybe go fishing.

This park also offers campsite with great area of green space where you can spend the weekend with friends.

SIGHTSEEING

Codorus State Park covering 3,500 hectares is in rolling hills in the South York region. Lake Marburg, covering an area of 1,275 hectares, has a coastline of 26 miles and is a stopping point for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The lake is also popular with sailboats and motorbikes. Anglers like lakes for warm water fishing and can also fish Codorus Creek for trout. Picnicking, swimming in swimming pools, and camping are popular activities.

ONE DAY TRIP IDEA

Codorus State Park is an ideal place to plane one day trip around the green space. You can actually join the programs they provide such as camping with campfire at night, educational environment program, ecological and historical walks around the park, and many more. If you're thinking to get to know about the park and its history, you definitely have to join the programs.

CAMPING

The 198-site campsite opens the second Friday in April and closes the third Sunday in October. This site is suitable for tents or recreational vehicles up to 50 feet long. Thirteen walking sites are only available for tents. There is a hot shower, flush toilet and sanitary landfill. Many campsites have electricity connections.

HEALTH ADVISORY

The pandemic outbreaks has made everyone to keep the distance and social distancing. You need to equip yourself with enough health equipment such as wearing mask, bringing hand sanitizer, and any other healthcare to protect yourself. Stay safe and clean!

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Based on tourism scores, the best time of year to visit Hanover for warm weather activities is from early June to the end of September.

BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS

Super 8 by Wyndham Hanover is strategically located on Highway 94 in the "Capital Snack Food of PA" near Utz Potato Chip Factory and Snyder's of Hanover. Easy and strategic access to tourist attractions in Hanover makes this hotel the right choice for your stay. The hotel also provides friendly service and easy access to tourist attractions. Hampton Inn Hanover is located within four miles of Hanover's largest companies including Hanover Foods, Utz Quality Foods and ESAB Welding. Central PA is famous for snacks, so stock up on Utz and Snyder's Hanover factory outlets. Access to shopping and food centers makes this hotel the best choice.

Super 8 by Wyndham Hanover

The hotel also provides friendly service and easy access to tourist attractions.

Address : 40 Wetzel Dr, Hanover, PA 17331, USA

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Hampton Inn Hanover

Central PA is famous for snack foods, so stock up at the Utz and Snyder's of Hanover factory outlets. Get your other shopping done at North Hanover Mall half a mile away.

Address : 309 Wilson Ave, Hanover, PA 17331, USA

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BEST RESTAURANTS

At Giovanni's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, they always use fresh ingredients, the best quality and make their own bread, fresh all day. Of course it might cost a little more and take longer, but seeing customer satisfaction makes it worth it. You can stop by this typical Italian restaurant and try their homemade pizza. Full Moon Japanese Restaurant offers delicious meals and desserts to Hanover, PA. It is a cornerstone in the Hanover community and has been recognized for outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff.

Giovanni's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

We bake our own bread, fresh throughout the day.

Address : 646 Blooming Grove Rd, Hanover, PA 17331, USA

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Full Moon Japanese Restaurant

Our Sushi restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Address : 1418 Baltimore St #7, Hanover, PA 17331, USA

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BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS

A Bit of Country is a gift shop featuring daily gifts and special events, candles, battery-operated candles and rustic home decorations. This store has been in Hanover PA since 2003. If you have questions about what they have or just need instructions, you can contact them.