Swatara Water Trail

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Swatara Water Trail The Swatara Water Trail is a total of 60 miles beginning in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, flowing th Canoes and kayaks can plan trips for a few hours, or days.

The Swatara Water Trail is a total of 60 miles beginning in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, flowing through Lebanon County, and ends at the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County between Middletown and Royalton. Public access points are identified every seven miles along the Trail. Three campgrounds, Jonestown KOA, Swatara Watershed Park, and Hershey Highmeadow Campground, allow for overnight camping along the Swatara Water Trail. Among other scenic, historic and geologic formations along the Trail, within Swatara State Park, paddlers can see the Bordner Cabin, Appalachian Trail and Bridge, and Union Canal Locks.

Today we helped launch the Lebanon Clean Water Week with a paddle on the Swatara Creek from Harpers Tavern to Swatara Wa...
09/13/2026

Today we helped launch the Lebanon Clean Water Week with a paddle on the Swatara Creek from Harpers Tavern to Swatara Watershed Park. Check out the Lebanon Valley Conservancy webpage for the full water week schedule.Thanks to Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey for making today's event a success!

09/10/2026

The Lebanon Valley Conservancy is organizing a county-wide Clean Water Week from Sept. 12 to 19, with mostly free paddling trips, workshops, tours and a closing picnic hosted by conservation partners...

09/08/2026
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the second highest crest of the Swatara Creek at Harper's Tavern. The remnants of T...
09/08/2026

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the second highest crest of the Swatara Creek at Harper's Tavern. The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused the creek to swell to 24.60 feet, surpassing Agnes in 1972 and cresting a foot short of the record from 1889.

The pictures below are from Blacks Bridge Rd in East Hanover Township, Lebanon Co. Share your pictures and make sure to include the location!

09/06/2026
09/06/2026

Join us for Clean Water Day at Governor Dick Park Saturday, September 19th at 10am!

10am-11am:
Three knowledgeable speakers.

Jim Hershey, a conservation-minded farmer and award-winning pioneer in agricultural best practices in the Chiques Creek Watershed

Reid Garner, environmental engineer / entrepreneur experienced in designing agricultural and municipal BMPs

Matt Kofroth, Assistant District Manager at the Lancaster County Conservation District. Helps align potential conservation-oriented ag projects with funding and assesses their impact.

10am-11am:
Water-themed children's story followed by a watercolor painting activity.

11am-12pm:
Paw Paw walk (wear comfy shoes)

register at https://www.parkatgovernordick.org/ -events

Check out the CCWA event page here
https://www.chiquescreekwatershedalliance.org/upcoming/clean-water-day-at-governor-dick-park

Join Swatara Watershed Association and Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey on September 12th at 9:30 am as we open Lebanon Valley C...
08/21/2026

Join Swatara Watershed Association and Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey on September 12th at 9:30 am as we open Lebanon Valley Clean Water Week with a guided paddle on the Swatara Creek! All experience levels are welcome.
Enjoy a 2 hour paddle from Harpers Tavern to Swatara Watershed Park, learn about the history and ecology of the creek and partake in light refreshments afterwards.
All equipment is included in your registration fee.
Registration link in the comments.

05/21/2026

I hope you have some room in your June calendar because we have some pretty sweet programs coming your way this month! 😎☀️🌳

Starting today, Boat House Park is closed for about a month. PA American Water is replacing a water main underneath the...
05/18/2026

Starting today, Boat House Park is closed for about a month. PA American Water is replacing a water main underneath the creek in this area. You will not be able to park or access the boat launch during construction.
UPDATE: The park will remained closed through Mid July due to construction delays.

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1929 Blacks Bridge Road
Lebanon, PA
17003

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