Memorial Lake State Park

Category: State park

Address: 18 Boundary Rd, Grantville, PA 17028, USA

Phone: +17178656470

Reviews

Dennis Gerdel

Jul 4, 2022

Great, free calm lake for boating and picnics. Can rent kayaks and canoes.

Danny Ricords

Apr 12, 2022

Memorial Lake state park is a pretty cool park that off the Annville / Indiantown gap Exit of I-81 North. It has fishing, boating and hiking. It is a decent place to rent a boat (canoe, kayak, paddleboat, rowboat) and just go out and relax on the lake. It does have a hiking / jogging path all around it, which is one of the few I've ever totally completed. It consists of 230 acres, which is surrounded by Fort Indian Gap military Reservation, near the base of Blue Mountain. It was built to honor servicemen who served in WWI and WWII, hence the name. Its great for family events, there are always people there having fun and relaxing. Cookouts, pavilions, you name it. There's a modest concession stand and also a small playground for children. Accessible by three different roads. great fishing.

Amy Bennetch

Nov 29, 2021

This is a beautiful lake to walk all the way around. Well maintained trails and a bit of it on the pavement. They have picnic pavilions, restrooms and a kayak rental facility in the summer.

Geriatric Trippin

Nov 5, 2021

I love this area around the lake. Took a walk around the whole lake. Trails are marked with signs and distances. A leisurely walk can take up to an hour around the whole lake. …

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Questions & Answers

Can you paddle board on the lake?

Lauren Ganser | Dec 5, 2019
Karitza Colon | Dec 6, 2019

Yes

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Can you launch your kayak from wherever, or is there a designated spot you're supposed to go?

Andrew Packer | Sep 5, 2021
Manuel Fernandez | Sep 6, 2021

There are 2 areas that I have seen.

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are dogs permitted in the park

Pam Hurlock | May 8, 2021
Jonathan Service | May 9, 2021

Yes dogs are permitted in the park

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How is the catfishing

Charles Joseph | Dec 4, 2020
Karen Matalavage | Dec 5, 2020

Great

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Can you go boating year round on memorial lake?

dorothy smith | Nov 4, 2021
M Shock | Nov 5, 2021

Yes i believe so. Baring its not frozen over.

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Hayden Smith | Aug 6, 2021
Deborah Almoney | Aug 7, 2021

Cannot answer this question... I only know that I saw people fishing there but did not see their catches.

Can you go swimming there

maria rodriguez | Jun 7, 2021
Amy Stauffer | Jun 8, 2021

Maybe put your feet in on edge but no public swimming unless you fall out of the canoes and kayaks you can rent there. Great place to picnic with family/friends also along the lake with beautiful views. Has swing sets in certain locations.

Is there adaptive kayak launch spot

Bill Hess | Dec 4, 2020
Jay Schuchardt | Dec 5, 2020

Not that I recall seeing. We walked around the boat launch/rental/storage area, did not notice an adaptive launch.

How much is the boat rental

Jordan Musser | Dec 4, 2020
Eric Foster | Dec 5, 2020

I think it ranges from 18 to 20 an hour depending what you ger

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Can u swim on the lake

Derrick Maryland | Dec 4, 2020
Pamula Parsons | Dec 5, 2020

They also have paddle boats you can rent.

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Do they have power boat rentals

Alfonso Messina | Dec 4, 2020
Luis Otero | Dec 5, 2020

Kayaks and canoes...no motor boats.

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Is the lake open now?

Sandra Salibi | Dec 4, 2020
Tara Olson | Dec 5, 2020

As of last weekend, the rental area was still closed. But the lake was open.

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Where is the playground?

Chelsea Johns | Dec 5, 2019
Mark Kenyon II | Dec 6, 2019

Upper Rd

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What are park hours?

Julie Tsyrulnik | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

Dawn to Dusk.

Do you need a fishing license to fish

Michael Mcdermott | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

Yes. Almost always, and almost everywhere in the USA.

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can you swim in this place?

Eddie Lover | Dec 5, 2019
Tom Grosse | Dec 6, 2019

The only swimming allowed is if you fall out of your kayak or canoe.

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Are you allowed to swim in the lake here?

melissa hudgins | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

There is no swimming in the lake. You are ok to wade into the water knee high. I recommend water socks or sandals. I have sat on a chair in the water as well. There are canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats for rent if you choose.

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I saw two people have asked if you can swim there and I saw differing answers. Is swimming allowed? Is there a designated swim area?

Mar'na Lacz | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

There is no swimming. You can wade into it, or set your chair in the water and soak your toes. You can also fish on the lake, at the bottom of the dam, or anywhere along the shore. No fishing is permitted on the bridge, or at the top of the dam.

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Are the restrooms open now?

Venus C | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

Yes, but not after the Sun sets.

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How do I reserve the pavilion

alice Pittman | Dec 5, 2019
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2019

Aside from the answers already posted, I do believe your group has to be of a certain size or number.

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Is there drinking water available here

Robin J | Dec 5, 2019
Tracy Alsedek | Dec 6, 2019

I'm pretty sure the middle lot there's a water fountain

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Are dogs allowed?

AGUTI CLOUD | Dec 5, 2019
Bill Richards | Dec 6, 2019

Yes dogs are allowed there but must be on a leash. There is actually a search and rescue group does some training there with dogs also

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Can you fish their

Ty Mccleland | Dec 5, 2019
alice Pittman | Dec 6, 2019

Yes

Is there a playground here?

Rebecca Eve | Dec 5, 2018
Stephen Longa | Dec 6, 2018

Yes. It's at Middle road, the second turn.

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Can you let dogs wade there?

linda Peck | Dec 5, 2018
Patricia Marston | Dec 6, 2018

I am not sure I never saw a sign about it. My dog did. And I have seen other dogs there doing so.

Can you swim there?

Chantel Santiago | Dec 5, 2018
Ronald Peters | Dec 6, 2018

No swimming at the lake.

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