Lake Heritage

Located in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Lake Heritage is a 576-acre lake located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The city of Philadelphia is 142 miles west, and Baltimore, Maryland, is 57 miles south.

The closest major airport is Harrisburg International, 48 miles north in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, 4 miles away in Gettysburg.

There are fantastic restaurants close to Heritage, like Olivia’s, Mela Kitchen @ Jack’s Cider House, The Hoof, Fin & Fowl, and Gettysburg Eddie’s.

Fun on the Water

Lake Heritage is a calm suburban lake that many will find appealing. It is a one entrance neighborhood monitored by security staff, with security badges being provided to residents.

Lake Heritage has a strong waterskiing community. There is an on-site ski club that hosts a massive regatta annually that also features businesses from all over the Adams County area.

Watercraft of varying sizes are permissible on Lake Heritage. However, there are strictly enforced rules and regulations that go with boating on this lake. That being said, everything from canoes to pontoon boats can be utilized.

If high-speed sports aren’t your thing, take your kayak out! Wake up to a scenic sunrise and take a paddling trip, or go out and cast a line. Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass, channel catfish, and walleye on this lake.

Visit Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is known nationally as the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. Visitors can immerse themselves in the history before, during, and after this infamous battle.

The Gettysburg National Military Park is managed by the National State Park System, where the infamous battle took place. Tours, interactive learning programs for adults and children, and battle reenactments are a small slice of activities you can experience here.

After getting a look at the battlefield, head to the Gettysburg Museum of History to look at more than 4,000 objects that illustrate the narrative of the battle.

Get a look at the paranormal side of Gettysburg with one of its ghost tours. A popular group to tour with is the Gettysburg Civil War Ghosts Walking Tour.

After a long day of absorbing American history, check out highly-rated places to eat like Gettysburg Eddie's, The Pub & Restaurant, and Dobbin House Tavern.

A Perfect Lake for Anyone Seeking Pennsylvania's Finest

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the beautiful hills and woodlands Pennsylvania has to offer, take a look at Lake Heritage. It may just be the location of your next lake home!