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Susquehanna State Park
State Park Information
Susquehanna State Park
Jarrettsville, 21084
State Park Overview
Picnicking
Boating
Boating unlimited hp motors permitted
A boat launch provides access to the West Branch Susquehanna River and the 652-acre Hepburn Street Dam that is deep enough for water-skiing.
Non-powered boats must have one of the following launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks -vailable at most state park offices or boat registration or launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Motorboats must display a current boat registration.
History of the Area
The West Branch Susquehanna River was a travel route for settlers to the interior of Pennsylvania. In 1833, the West Branch Division of the Pennsylvania Canal opened from Northumberland to Lock Haven, passing through the current state park. By the late 1800s, logging became the main industry of the area. At this time it was not uncommon in the spring to find the river jammed bank-to-bank with timber floating to mills downstream.
The initial land for the park was purchased for flood control. Susquehanna State Park was created through the joint efforts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Williamsport. The park occupies the floodplain between the river and the flood control levy. The park is the only ?riverfront recreational area? constructed by the former Department of Forests and Waters - precursor to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The park opened to the public in 1961.
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