Opossum Lake, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

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    If you are in Cumberland county it's always a good idea to stop by Opossum Lake. From a rain point of view Opossum Lake is a rather common spot; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February. Be careful coming to Opossum Lake, you might not ever want to return home again. Opossum Lake is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Bienvenu Canadian is a tremendous local campground, and hiking along the Rock  
   Skree Trail is perfect fun. Opossum Lake Dam is a site that is next to Opossum Lake, and whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Conewago Creek - West.
There's some flowing water nearby, Mount Rock Spring Creek is a stream you can go to while you're here; camping at Western Village RV Park is always a good experience. This lake is so wonderful. Opossum Lake is right by the Pine Plantation Trail, and there are plenty
 
               of people from Gettysburg here. After a long day outdoors Carlisle Super 8 Motel is a good place to spend a night or two; golf can be played at Cumberland Golf Club.
Have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Maple Hollow Trail, and a great nearby hotel is Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle. Through the warmest time of the year at Opossum Lake highs are usually in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Opossum Lake are in the 10's. This lake is so wonderful.

 
Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle, Carlisle
4 miles away
Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Carlisle, PA is ideal. Located next to the Carlisle Regional Medical Center and Embarq, we offer easy access to Interstate 81, ...

Carlisle Super 8 Motel, Carlisle
5 miles away
The Super 8 in Carlisle is located at Exit 45 off of I-81. We are near a number of businesses in the area including Embarque, Carlisle Regional Medical Center and just 3 miles to the Carlisle Fairgr...

Current weather conditions at Opossum Lake, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: BLOSERVILLE 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.225
Longitude: -77.275

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 Hotels Near Opossum Lake:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle, Carlisle, 4 miles away
Carlisle Super 8 Motel, Carlisle, 5 miles away
Comfort Suites Carlisle, Carlisle, 6 miles away
Sleep Inn Carlisle, Carlisle, 6 miles away
Best Western Carlisle, Carlisle, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Opossum Lake:
Bienvenu Canadian, Carlisle, 4 miles away
Western Village RV Park, Carlisle, 4 miles away
Kennedy Valley Recreation Area, Landisburg, 6 miles away
Carlisle Campground, Carlisle, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Opossum Lake:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania, 25 miles away
      600 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 25 miles away
      650 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Opossum Lake:
Conewago Creek - West, Adams CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class III-V - 2 miles long (Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport)
 National Parks Near Opossum Lake:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 35 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA, 67 miles away
Great Falls Park, McLean - VA, 69 miles away
 Trails Near Opossum Lake:
Pine Plantation Trail, Cumberland County, 6 miles away
Rock Skree Trail, Cumberland County, 7 miles away
Maple Hollow Trail, Cumberland County, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Opossum Lake:
Cumberland Golf Club, Carlisle, 3 miles away
Eagles Crossing Golf Club, Carlisle, 3 miles away

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