Samuel S. Lewis State Park

First some backstory that I stole from Wikipedia and from the park’s own website:
Samuel S. Lewis state park is named after the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters from 1951 – 1954. The park got it’s start when Lewis donated his 35 acre farm to the Commonwealth, then he convinced Walter Stein to sell his adjacent arboretum to the Commonwealth and finally the Commonwealth bought 15 additional acres which is the backbone of the original park footprint that opened in 1954. In 1999 the Commonwealth purchased a final 14 acres of land which gives us the park we have today.
Compared to the average state park this one is on the small side but that doesn’t mean that it’s not worth a visit. The park is located on top of Mt. Pisgah which is the highest point in the area at 885 feet. This equals the big reason to come here which is the amazing views of the Susquehanna River, Kreutz Creek Valley and East Prospect Valley.
Past that you have a couple of kids play areas, some grills, a pavilion at the top of the hill which can be reserved up to eleven months in advance, a nine hole disc golf course and two trails each one mile long which lead through part of the Stein Arboretum.
Mt. Pisgah also offers an uninterrupted view of the stars. Local clubs and organizations frequently hold star gazing events for the public. The natural and scenic backdrop provides a popular site for weddings. Contact the park office for more information on planning a wedding in the park.
Sort of like Deniece L. said, if you come you’ll be rewarded with a park that offers well maintained quiet peacefulness but you’ll still be close enough to civilization that you can see Route 30 and Columbia across the river.
While not an A-​List state park, Samuel S. Lewis is a winner that is worth a visit year round.

This is my favorite state park in York County. I’ve come here so many times since I was a little kid. You feel like you’re so far from civilization even though you can see Route 30 in the distance. It’s just so peaceful and serene. There are great walking trails, areas to have a picnic, playgrounds for the kids, and an amazing view of the Susquehanna River. There is also a frisbee golf course. The bathrooms are outhouses but they are clean and don’t smell. Definitely come here to relax and connect with nature.