Stay-AT-Swatara
"We Exist To Assist Hikers"
Please do not make a reservation if you are not coming here from hiking the Appalachian Trail, in some fashion. Our property and facilities have been set up solely to provided accommodations to hikers. Our preferred guests arrive here on foot!
Appalachian Trail primitive lodging just steps from the Appalacian trail in Swatara Gap, PA at NOBO mile 1185.3, coordinates 40.4794572,-76.53167570
Photo Gallery
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- Lawn for tent camping
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- Green shed’s laundry and deep sink
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- Charging station on front porch
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- Staying with Sasquatch setup
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- “Swattie Pottie”
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- “Swattie Pottie”
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- “Swattie Pottie”
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- “Swattie Pottie”
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- Re-supply store
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- Re-supply store
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- Don’t forget to #signsasquatch
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- Best nights rest is in a Cot Tent
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- Sasquatch signatures
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- Our sign
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- Reddinger Family
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- Happy camper
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A portion of our proceeds goes directly to the Swatara Watershed Association
Stay-AT-Swatara Amenities
Bear Essentials
- Local shuttle - available by appointment. $2/mile. Book in advance. For longer shuttles by reservation, call Pip (717) 371-7646.
- Supplies/Food/Drinks/Firewood - for purchase
- Gourmet coffee - for purchase
- Showers - 1 shower per 24 hours included with stay/$5 for passerbys or for guests who want more than 1 shower per day
- Communal campfire & firewood - campfire included with stay
- Natural spring water - free for all hikers
- Gas grill - included with stay
- Laundry & loaner clothes - $5 each load (includes washer/dryer). Loaner clothes included with laundry. We have a clothesline for gear drying.
- Coming in 2025! Overnight parking $10/day
- Charging station (also available to passerbys - we just ask that you make a purchase at the snack shack)
Stay-AT-Swatara
Local Attractions
We are blessed to be surrounded by the Swatara State Park which provides many recreation opportunities at our doorstep.
- Swatara Rail Trail is directly across the street from our location
- Bordner cabin is located just off of a groomed bike/hiking trail, 2 miles from our location
- Northern & Southern Multi-Use trail loops
- Kayaking and Canoeing
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Watching
- Fossil Collecting
- Native & warm Season grass fields
- Many hiking trails
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Our Prices
Showers
(included with stay)
$ 5 / passerby
- Hot showers are included with your stay. One shower per 24 hour stay. Additional showers are $5. If you are just passing through, showers are $5. The next closest showers are available at Love’s truck stop in Lickdale for $12.
Primitive Lodging
Starting at
$ 10/ per person
- We offer Kamp-Rite© Tent Cot Tents and Primitive camping on a grassy lawn with your own tent.
Laundry
$ 5 / load
- A load of laundry is $5 each. Includes washer & dryer. Loaner clothes are available to wear during laundry.
Stay-AT-Swatara UPDATES
Hostel Construction
While we currently offer primitive communal camping, we are also working on getting our hostel up and running! Follow along on our blog to see what we’ve improved and updated.
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