The park was named in honor of the famous Iroquois Chief Shikellamy. A friend of both the white men and American Indians, Chief Shikellamy played a prominent role in the development of the Pennsylvania frontier in the early and middle 18th century. Park facilities on Blue Hill opened in 1960. The Packer's Island complex was dedicated in 1972.

Please Note:

Divers must contact the park office before diving to be notified of certification requirements, park diving areas and park-specific diving information.

What To See

Lake Augusta is a popular bass and walleye area. Other fish found in the lake include muskellunge, black crappies, northern pike and catfish.

The depths are about 6 feet..

Shikellamy State Park is located in both Union and Northumberland counties. The park encompasses 131.5 acres. The portion of the park in Union County (78 acres) is situated on Blue Hill and is across the Susquehanna River from Sunbury. It can be reached from the town of Shamokin Dam by going north on U.S. Route 11, then turn onto County Line Road. Known as the "Marina," the portion of the park in Northumberland County (53.5 acres) is located between the Borough of Northumberland and City of Sunbury on the southern tip of Packer’s Island, at the confluence of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River. The park can be reached off of PA Route 147