Caledonia State Park

Caledonia State Park is a 1,125-acre property located between Blue Mountain and South Mountain Range, featuring three streams, hiking trails, and an 18-hole golf course. The land spans Greene and Franklin Townships and provides multiple outdoor activities in one location.

Thaddeus Stevens operated the Caledonia Furnace starting in 1837, an important industrial facility on the property, until Confederate forces destroyed it in June 1863 during the Civil War. This attack marked a turning point in the site's industrial past.

The Totem Pole Playhouse, established in 1950, brings summer theater performances to audiences within the park grounds. This tradition has become a gathering place where visitors can watch local artists perform in an outdoor setting.

The park offers 184 campsites across two separate grounds with hot showers and dump stations, operating from mid-April through December. Visitors should book early as popular spots fill quickly during warmer months.

The Summer Sunday School program, started in 1917, operates every summer weekend and is one of the oldest continuous outdoor education services in the region. This program shows the park's long-standing commitment to community learning.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1903

Operator: Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks

Website: http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/caledonia.aspx

GPS coordinates: 39.91170,-77.48310

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54