Lake Redman
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Sep 2021
Wasn’t too crowded on a lovely Saturday. We kayaked for about an hour and it was peaceful, calming and fun! Highly recommend!!
Written September 6, 2021
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Jun 2020
My husband and I are always on the lookout for new places to kayak and decided to give Lake Redmond a try. The following are the pros and cons:
PROS: For being located in a fairly populated area, the lake doesn’t have the volume of people that you’d find at other parks. It was really a pleasure! In fact, we went on a Saturday and you would have thought it was a midweek day. There’s a nice boat ramp that places you at about the halfway point on the lake. We went further down the road and put in there, where fishermen use. Due to the size of the lake, the county could have really developed the shorelines, but was very wise to limit it to keeping it natural. Consequently, the park isn’t “loved to death” like some of the state parks, which are over run with folks on the weekends. It also allows nature to shine its beautiful face. In the span of two hours, we saw a bald eagle, a great blue and little blue herons, egrets, a bunch of turtles and an osprey-not to mention the fish jumping out of the water to catch the water bugs. Though they allow electric motors, we didn’t see one such boat during our visit. Folks seem to prefer their pleasure or fishing kayaks instead. Because the lake is sheltered by hillsides on the edges, you don’t get the winds that you find on some other lakes. Very calm waters! Finally, the lake is quite large. We only covered half of it during our two hour visit. We’ll be back to visit the other half soon!
CONS: I wish the expressway didn’t run along some of the lake. It make it noisier than we would have liked-not to mention seeing the cars as well.
This is really a gem of a park! There are hiking trails as well. There’s also its sister lake-Lake Williams, which is a bit smaller and perhaps a bit more quiet? We’ll be trying that out as well.
PROS: For being located in a fairly populated area, the lake doesn’t have the volume of people that you’d find at other parks. It was really a pleasure! In fact, we went on a Saturday and you would have thought it was a midweek day. There’s a nice boat ramp that places you at about the halfway point on the lake. We went further down the road and put in there, where fishermen use. Due to the size of the lake, the county could have really developed the shorelines, but was very wise to limit it to keeping it natural. Consequently, the park isn’t “loved to death” like some of the state parks, which are over run with folks on the weekends. It also allows nature to shine its beautiful face. In the span of two hours, we saw a bald eagle, a great blue and little blue herons, egrets, a bunch of turtles and an osprey-not to mention the fish jumping out of the water to catch the water bugs. Though they allow electric motors, we didn’t see one such boat during our visit. Folks seem to prefer their pleasure or fishing kayaks instead. Because the lake is sheltered by hillsides on the edges, you don’t get the winds that you find on some other lakes. Very calm waters! Finally, the lake is quite large. We only covered half of it during our two hour visit. We’ll be back to visit the other half soon!
CONS: I wish the expressway didn’t run along some of the lake. It make it noisier than we would have liked-not to mention seeing the cars as well.
This is really a gem of a park! There are hiking trails as well. There’s also its sister lake-Lake Williams, which is a bit smaller and perhaps a bit more quiet? We’ll be trying that out as well.
Written June 21, 2020
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Jun 2020
Beautiful lake, had a great hike all the way around Redman and Williams. A couple of tunnels under I-83 were very wet but otherwise a nice walk with good water views. I-83 is pretty loud and runs right thru the park.
Written June 20, 2020
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Aug 2018 • Solo
fishing is moderate usually small but fun
beautiful lake
picnic pavilions available to rent /day with good view of the lake
and electrical hock ups for something like a crock pot
toilet facility available near boat rental
beautiful lake
picnic pavilions available to rent /day with good view of the lake
and electrical hock ups for something like a crock pot
toilet facility available near boat rental
Written June 4, 2019
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Jul 2018 • Family
Nice place to fish by boat. They also have other areas that you can fish. They have boat rentals and paddle boat rentals. Restrooms as well. Nice hiking and biking trails. Picnic areas and childrens play ground. You can also rent areas for parties. Very relaxing place!
Written October 19, 2018
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Jun 2018 • Couples
Nice local trails. Enjoy the trails around the lake. Run up and down the huge hill. Kick your own but! Enjoy!
Written June 26, 2018
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Sep 2017 • Couples
Very nicely kept nature lake area that offers ladle boat rentals, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Nice family oriented place suitable to Nature lovers.
Written September 14, 2017
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Mar 2017 • Business
Nice place to hike or play in the water. We heard there is a waterfall but couldn’t find it. Also it is free
Written April 17, 2017
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Jun 2016 • Friends
If you have an hour or three, don’t miss this treasure of York Co. the Trails will take you around Lake Redman and Lake Williams, part of the Tork Co reservoir system. You can choose from a shorter, more challenging hike through up a hill and through the switchbacks in the woods or a flatter, longer hike around Lake Williams. Fishing, paddle boats, wildlife abound!
Written February 22, 2017
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Aug 2016 • Couples
I enjoyed my visit here but wasn’t able to spend as much time as I wanted due to other responsibilities. I recommend it.
Written January 18, 2017
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Hi I was wondering is it ok to visit the Lake right now because of the virus?
How is the water level- ok for kayaking?
Is there charcoal grills there
Can you use gas powered boats in lake Redmen?
No you can not
I am looking for some where to fish. Is lake Redman open in Dec. My phone is 3044332210
If you have your own boat or are fishing off the banks it is. Must have a PA fishing license though.
Does it cost anything to enter the park & if so how much.
No it doesn’t cost anything to enter. Only if you want to rent a boat.
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Cost anything to launch a boat and is it open certain times
If you have your own boat, no. It’s open dusk to dawn. There are some midnight boat rides. That does cost money. Maybe $30 per couple and less of you bring your own boat.
Lake Redman (York) – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Redman
- Hotels near Lake Redman:
- (2.89 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites York South
- (2.97 mi) Home2 Suites by Hilton York
- (9.02 mi) Jackson House Bed and Breakfast
- (1.27 mi) Holiday Inn Express and Suites York
- (0.71 mi) Past Purr-Fect Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Lake Redman:
- (0.68 mi) Mammas Pizza
- (5.31 mi) Left Bank Restaurant & Bar
- (0.80 mi) Paesano Pizza
- (0.80 mi) Paullet’s Bakery
- (4.89 mi) Eagles Nest Restaurant & Event Venue