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    What a nice lake Big Pond is. Near Big Pond you stumble on fine spots like Hairy Springs Hollow, and Big Pond is magnificent enough to spend more than a day at, Conewago Campground is a magnificent local campground. The yearly rain here at Big Pond is about average; the wettest month of the year is regularly June, that's the one that rains the most; January is the month with the least moisture. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Pole Bridge Trail  
   is always a brilliant adventure, and do explore Chambersburg Reservoir, it's a scenic lake.
After a long day outdoors Rodeway Inn Shippensburg is a tremendous location to spend a night or two; there's whitewater on Antietam Creek - East Branch for all you adrenaline rush seekers. This lake is so wonderful. Dry warm beds await you at Best Western Shippensburg Hotel. There's so much to do here at Big Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Pine Grove Furnace
 
               State Park is a splendid location for that. Go for a hike on the Lippencot Trail, and there are some tremendous whitewater spots on Conewago Creek - West.
Through the warm days of summer here at Big Pond, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Big Pond descend into the 20's. If you want a tremendous time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Big Pond. Enjoy a round of golf at Piney Apple Golf Course not far from Big Pond, and the summit of Sliding Rock Mountain can be made out from Big Pond. There are great locations to discover along the Wildcat Trail, and since you're here, you could also explore beautiful Long Pine Run Reservoir.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things at Big Pond. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Ski Liberty, and during your trip here you'll meet some folks from Gettysburg for sure.

 
Rodeway Inn Shippensburg, Shippensburg
5 miles away
The Newly renovated Rodeway Inn in Shippensburg, PA is conveniently located on US Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania near key area attractions and business locations including Shippensburg University, Carl...

Best Western Shippensburg Hotel, Shippensburg
5 miles away
Stay at this Shippensburg, Pennsylvania hotel and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while traveling. The Best Western Shippensburg Hotel is conveniently located on US Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania...

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Local climate location: SHIPPENSBURG 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.06194
Longitude: -77.41056

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Pond.
 Hotels Near Big Pond:
Rodeway Inn Shippensburg, Shippensburg, 5 miles away
Best Western Shippensburg Hotel, Shippensburg, 5 miles away
Scottish Inns & Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville, 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Chambersburg/Scotland Area, Chambersburg, 12 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Chambersburg, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Pond:
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, 7 miles away
Conewago Campground, Biglerville, 8 miles away
Dogwood Acres, Newville, 9 miles away
Colonels Crk Campground, Fayetteville, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Big Pond:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 16 miles away
      650 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Big Pond:
Conewago Creek - West, Adams CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class III-V - 2 miles long (Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport)
Antietam Creek - East Branch, Franklin CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Old Forge to confluence with West Branch)
 National Parks Near Big Pond:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 24 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA, 61 miles away
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD, 67 miles away
 Trails Near Big Pond:
Pole Bridge Trail, Franklin County, 2 miles away
Wildcat Trail, Adams County, 5 miles away
Lippencot Trail, Adams County, 8 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Big Pond:
Piney Apple Golf Course, Biglerville, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Pond:
Chambersburg Reservoir, Cumberland CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Long Pine Run Reservoir, Adams CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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Wildcat Trail
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Western Village RV Park
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If you prefer to just stay put and enjoy our beautiful park, you'll find plenty to do. We offer organized activities (most weekends), mini golf, gameroom, horseshoes, tetherball, volleyball, softball, playground, swimming pool, laundry facility & propane fill station. If you do not have an RV or tent to camp in, we have 6 camping cabins available to rent.

We look forward to having you and your family camp with us!!

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Ski Liberty
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Gettysburg Battlefield RV Resort
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Gunter Valley Reservoir
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