St. John's Church Pavilion

Nice pavilion area for hikers of the AP trail. They ask for a donation if you spend the night. I stopped by on a rainy day with a propane griddle, and made pancakes eggs and bacon for dinner. It was a quiet experience. The pavilion area on the Schuylkill river side allows for fires. There are two areas, one under the small pavilion, and one larger pit outside with a large gathering area. Stop by, take a load off.

This is a nice place. Plenty of shade and flat spots for tents. Big pavilion for those not hiking with tents. I did get to meet the caretakers, very nice people. They came to deal with someone's trash. Everyone let's help keep this place open by doing our part to keep it clean. I will say, and I tried to explain to the caretakers, that the trash I got to see I don't think is actual hiker trash.. multi vodka bottles, hiking pack, and very large tent were left behind. OK here it is, I'm homeless and have been traveling for 5 years now. Been wanting to do this trail for a couple of years and here I am. Been walking since harpers ferry and I'm very proud of myself. Having admitted I'm homeless.... the trash left here doesn't look like hiker trash.... looks like they probably have hitchhikers c

Great area for AT hikers to hang out while waiting for a ride. Cabela's shuttle comes on a regular basis whether you call for it or not. Porta-potty nearby was clean.

I slept here on a Monday in July during a long section hike. I think these people could get more donations if they dropped the disingenuous "mandatory donation" language and called it what it is. If they added one or two more small conveniences (a trash can, or power strip for charging, or an easier water source, for instance), I think they'd be on to something. No one came by checking for donations when I was there.

Thanks 🙏 to the St. John's Church for offering a place of refuge to weary Hiker's. When Jesus said the whole Bible boils down to just 2 Underlining Laws. Love God and Love Others. Well, from my experience of coming through multiple times, this church does a good job of loving on the Hiking Community.