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Very good water scenery is available at Hanover Dam next to Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir, and you'll locate a beautiful lake called Lawrence Baker Sheppard Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir, you could also take a look at gorgeous Black and Decker Manufacturing Company Reservoir; Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir is a good place to visit for more than one day, Outdoor World Gettysburg Farm is a good place to camp nearby. There's
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| | just no way someone can get bored here at Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir. There are some great whitewater spots on Bermudian Creek, and Conewago Isle Campgrounds is a pleasant campground nearby.
Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir commonly gets much precipitation; most of the rain falls through May; the driest month is February. The warmest time of the year at Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's | |
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commonly in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir dip into the 10's. Dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn Express
HANOVER; for you golfers we recommend close by South Hills Golf Club.
This lake is so wonderful. Head up to Ski Roundtop and strap some skis to your feet, and if you need a place to stay Hampton Inn Hanover PA is a great choice.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Gunpowder Falls, and Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir is not far at all from York-Hanover.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.735
Longitude: -76.96028
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 28 miles away
650 vertical feet |
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Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore CountyCounty, 12 miles away
Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir) |
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Bermudian Creek, Adams / York CountyCounty, 15 miles away
Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek) |
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Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore CountyCounty, 19 miles away
Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
North Carroll Community Pond
 | Pond is at best two feet deep. Very grassy.... |
Cascade Lake
| Nice swimming area. Has child friendly waterslide w/three foot bottom. Boat rental available (NO PRIVATE BOATS). Easy walk around for fishing.. Nominal fee for entrance.... |
Lake Pahagaco
| Is this place open to public for fishing?...Is there fishing on the lake and what about boats?... |
Gunpowder Falls
| 12 miles away
OK so after checking this one out today I was sorely disappointed. it is in no way a II-III, more like a slow moving I, not even a I-II. Also the put in location is on some private property farm so good luck getting in the water at some point where the river isn't congested down into drainage ditches going under the small roads in this area. I highly recommend some of the other gunpowder rivers however, great fun, just not this stretch.... |
Cedar Lake Seasonal Camp Ground
 | 12 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...TENT:Electric, RV:Water, Electric, Sewer, - 140 RV hookups, PETS:NO SNAKES, STORE:SnackBar, GROCERY:Located in campground, POOL:20' x 50' Inground, GAMEROOM:ALSO OFFER WiFi!...Cedar Lake Family Campground is a simple 98 acre campground that offers activities and events for all who wander into its borders. Your visit will be offering beautiful and natural scenery full of wildlife, a large fishing lake, and plenty of activities to keep your entire family busy during each stay. With gas prices staggering at high peaks, camping makes for the most welcoming type of vacationing for families, both local and distant. The park encourages campers to visit Baskets-N-More gift shop, the Cedar Lake Church, Jake's Train Barn, and of course many other facilities.
If you're searching for a seasonal, monthly campground, year round site, or planning a simple weekend trip, why not consider camping at Cedar Lake Campground.... |
Indian Rock Campgrounds
| 17 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery...STORE:Just the essentials., GROCERY:App. 4 miles... |
Lake Redman
| 19 miles away
Lake Redman is where me,my cousins boyfriend,and his son would always go fishing,its soooo great there!!!^.^...I enjoy the easy access to the lake and the fishing from the banks or from the boat.... |
Ski Roundtop
| 19 miles away
Visited here last winter and had a pretty good time. The 100 acres of terrain was definitely fun to explore and was suitable for any level of skiing. I decided to visit after reading an article about the resort. The place lived up to just about everything i was expecting, so I would definitely recommend it!... |
Ski Liberty
| 28 miles away
I loved Ski Liberty when I stayed there a few years ago for a weekend. It was the most fun I've ever had at a ski area. There was a great snow storm while we were there and the conditions were awesome. I'm coming back this year with my children and look forward to sharing your mountain with them.... |
Greenbelt Park
 | 39 miles away
Regular camping fees at this time (06/08) are $16/night. I have been camping at Greenbelt Park every summer for a week for the last 7 years. It was always at $14 up till last year when it went up to $16. Great Park though! Love it!... |
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