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Shamokin Dam
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Shamokin Dam; one night only if you need a base for nearby outdoor activities.
Shamokin Dam is a small Susquehanna River town in central Pennsylvania, about 50 min north of Harrisburg and 45 min south of Williamsport. Its attractions cluster around the river, state parks and nearby museums, making a day visit sufficient; a single night works if you want a quiet base before heading to State College or the wider Central Susquehanna Valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airports
- MDT · AVP
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Shamokin Dam911 ▾
- Police911
- Sunbury Community Hospital (24 h)570‑286‑3431
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shamokin Dam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyShamokin Dam is low‑risk; typical rural safety applies—watch traffic on Rte 11 and heed river‑flood alerts.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 570‑286‑3431 Sunbury Community Hospital (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDT Harrisburg International Airport (63.5 mi, ~1 h 15 min drive).
- Getting aroundCar is primary; Interstate 80 runs north, while Rtes 11 and 15 follow the river.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)$2–4
- Street or quick mealPizza slice$3–5
- BeerBeer (draft, bar)$4–6
- Budget bedInn Selinsgrove private room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedEcono Lodge standard double, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedEcono Lodge standard double, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$45 · Mid US$70 · High US$110
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MDT Harrisburg International Airport (63.5 mi, ~1 h 15 min drive) · AVP Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton International Airport (≈80 mi, ~2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shamokin Dam: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is primary; Interstate 80 runs north, while Rtes 11 and 15 follow the river. Amtrak service is in Harrisburg (45 min south) with a 45‑min drive to town. Biking is possible on the BicyclePA Route J but shoulders are narrow and truck traffic heavy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shikellamy State Park
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Drive 5 min north on Rte 11/15
Picnic shelters, river overlook; free entry.
Lewisburg (historic downtown, Bucknell University)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Drive 7 min north on Rte 11/15
Museums, shops, dining.
State College (Penn State)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Drive 1 h 30 min via PA‑45
Consider overnight if you want campus events.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Econo Lodge & Suites
Bridge to Sunbury, direct Rte 11/15 access, basic amenities
Inn Selinsgrove
3 mi north of Selinsgrove, easy Rte 11/15 access
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $45–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–110 excl. bed
- High
- $110+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Econo Lodge standard double1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$70 | US$140 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$55 · Check rates at MDT. | US$110 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$231 per person per day, bed included | US$462 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights, car rental and personal expenses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | $2–4 |
| Pizza slice | $3–5 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $4–6 |
| Parking (metered, 2 h) | $2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy truck traffic on Rte 11; avoid Fridays and holiday weekends.
- River flooding can close Rte 11 along the river; check conditions before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Sunbury Community Hospital (24 h)
- 570‑286‑3431
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Emergency
- Police911
- Sunbury Community Hospital570‑286‑3431
Embassy
US citizens: nearest US consulate in Philadelphia; other nations use the US Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MDT → Shamokin Dam (rental car, 1 day): ≈ $45–60, 1 h 15 min drive (check rates)
- eSIM data (7 days): ≈ $15–40 (check provider)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shamokin Dam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental package from Harrisburg International (MDT).
- Include a bike‑share pass for BicyclePA Route J.
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