Top Parks in Lower chanceford township, York county, Pennsylvania, United states

Urey Overlook

Address: 1225 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“An accessible and easy trail to an amazing 200 degree view”

Otter Creek Campground

Address: 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“Our family enjoys spending time down here every summer. There is always something to do for everyone. It is a nice and peaceful get away. The campground is clean and well kept. Scott and Mandy are absolutely wonderful and will go out of their way to do anything they can to make your stay enjoyable. People who stay there are also very friendly and always willing to engage in conversation. Our family will continue to make Otter Creek Campground a regular part of our summer.”

Otter Creek / Urey Overlook Nature Preserve

Address: 39°52'22. 76°22'59., 3 S 8th St, Columbia, PA 17512, USA

“Has a nice boat ramp.”

Gamler's Boat Yard Campgrounds

Address: 211 Indian Steps Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“The owners are very nice and pleasant. The campground is great to leave our camper and jut drive to every week. The other campers seem very nice also.”

Holtwood Playpark

Address: Airville, PA 17302, USA

“Supporting the sport and great locals”

Mill Creek Falls Retreat Center

Address: 303 E Telegraph Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

Mill Creek Falls (York Co.) Trail

Address: River Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“This is an absolutely beautiful place to walk and hike. We went the day after a snow with our two dogs, and really enjoyed the scenery. There are numerous paths to choose from, and they were easy to follow. Some trails were a little narrow or had steep drop offs to one side, so exercise caution if you have a pup that pulls too much or small kids. We couldn't do parts of the trails because it was slick and our pup isn't fully trained at 8 months old. Had we been alone, the trails would have been fine. Scenery includes lovely ruins of buildings, canals, and stone walls with ivy and moss growing on them, many small streams with cascading falls, a lovely view of the river with stony islands in the middle, and woods. There are also picnic areas available, though the parking lot adjacent to it is closed in the winter. You can still park further down and walk though. Some areas have a lot of garbage that has washed ashore during the flooding this season as well. Parking and admittance is free. Overall, a beautiful spot to visit.”

Lock 12 Recreational Area

Address: 699-645 River Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“The trails around here are pretty nice along the river. This area is a large park that’s not on google maps, and the Mason-Dixon trail that runs along the river from the Chesapeake Bay all the way up to Harrisburg isn’t on google maps either. Definitely check out the park maps.”

Peavine Trail

Address: 576-624 River Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA

“This is a unique place in this area. Naturally, the Susquehanna's water level would cutoff access to this island, but because the water level has been altered for the benefit of the nearby dam and had room electric plant, the elevated riverbed becomes an access point for this island. On the shore, the island's terrain juts up suddenly to create a long 15 foot high cliff that reaches about 200 feet inland. The access to the island can be difficult due to a very slight climb up a four foot high rock face (this is at the end of the aforementioned cliff). Overall, the hike is easy and provides unique views if the Susquehanna, Norman Wood Bridge, and nearby islands. If you're feeling adventurous, there is a nearby island separated by a narrow gap (maybe 3-4 feet) of rushing water. I feel it's reachable. Also, since the Susquehanna is a water trail, this is a great place to launch kayaks and camp out for the day, as it can be quite private during weekdays and the hike is fairly flat and accessible from nearby Lock 12. There are also at least two Locks that are fairly well preserved, with one even having a small stream flowing through it. The easiest way to reach it is to park in Lock 12's lower lot and walk towards where the Norman Wood Bridge crosses the river. A trail continues there from other parts of the Lock 12 area and Mill Creek Trail. NOTE : This does seem to be a spot where people with no respect sometimes gather and wreck the place and leave trash. It is somewhat regularly cleaned by volunteers, but as always, leave no trace when visiting. ”