GOVERNOR STABLE

Governor Stable Boulders

GS IS CLOSED as of August 1st, 2024. Please DO NOT ENTER the boulder field at this time as it could impact future access for climbers.

STAY CONNECTED to SCPC’s website and social media about our annual Diabase Double Down Fundraisers to open the boulders at GS for 2025. Thank you all for respecting the rules and for the annual support!

Read the information below to ensure that we are able to continue accessing GS. Thank you.

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Type of climbing: Bouldering

Location: near Conoy Township Park, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 directions

Land ownership and management: Private landowners own the boulders and climbing area. The parking lot is owned by Conoy Township. SCPC has a great relationship with both the landowners and the township. Please do your part to represent climbers in a positive way at the park and at the boulders.

Current Access: CLOSED. GS is closed from July 31st, 2024 until further notice. When GS is open to the public, please read and abide by the GS RULES. GS is extremely access sensitive and our cooperation is essential in keeping access for the future. Please be respectful and appreciative of having access to GS each year. Thank You!

SCPC Ambassador: Ryan Shipp

Ambassador contact: shipp@scpclimbers.org

Additional Information: The Governor Stable Boulders are located on private land near Bainbridge, PA. The stone is Jurassic Diabase and is only found in PA, NJ, and South Africa. With over 300 problems varying in difficulty, style, angle, and height, GS has something for everyone. This area has a rich history of access issues and climbing leases are approved only on a annual basis by the landowners. We are extremely grateful that the landowners are open to having the climbing community lease the boulders. We are also equally grateful for Conoy Township for allowing climbers to use the parking lot at the park. The relationship with the landowners and township is dependent upon how we impact their land as well as how we impact the surrounding neighborhood and community. It is extremely important for all of us to follow the GS RULES to ensure that we have access to this area each year. Thank You for your cooperation and understanding.

2024 GS Rules

Please read the information below and follow these 3 STEPS:

1. Read the Rules

2. Sign up for our Mailing List

3. Donate to SCPC

  • Due to our fundraising efforts and generous donations, climbing access at Governor Stable is OPEN for climbing from December 16th, 2023 to July 31th, 2024 only. GS IS CLOSED FROM July 31st, 2024 until further notice.

  • Everyone visiting Governor Stable must be signed up for the South Central Pennsylvania Climbers MAILING LIST. SCPC must be able to contact the climbing community in the event of an access issue or change. Sign up for this mailing list on our website.

  • DRIVE SLOWLY on Governor Stable Road. Park in the Conoy Township parking lot near the pavilion. This is the only parking for GS and the lot is only open from dawn until dusk. Once you are parked, keep a low profile at the parking lot. Walk down the road staying to one side, say hello to neighbors, and take a right onto the planks leading to our kiosk.

  • NO DOGS or other animals are permitted at Governor Stable. This is a request by the landowners and we ask that you please respect this request. Please help remind our community of this rule as well.

  • “Leave No Trace” principles and “The Climber’s Pact” by the Access Fund must be followed at all times while at Governor Stable.

  • The Slabs and Circuit Area are owned by a different landowner and they are closed until further notice. Do NOT go beyond the Pyramid Boulder. SCPC continues to work on opening this section of the boulders, but the other landowners are currently not interested.

  • CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK! Protect yourself with pads and spotters, and use good judgement while out enjoying the boulders.

  • Alcohol is prohibited.

  • Keep your volume to a reasonable level. There are neighbors very close by and we want to keep a good relationship with the community.

  • Climbing is only allowed from dawn until dusk. NO night climbing currently for the 2024 season. This is due to the township park being closed at dusk.

  • Please turn your vehicle headlights OFF while parked in the parking lot to prevent shining lights into the neighbors homes. Keep a low profile at the township parking lot.

  • No native rock, flora, or fauna may be removed from Governor Stable at any time.

  • Camping is not permitted. The closest camping is at the Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA located 2.5 miles away.

  • As a climber accessing Governor Stable, it is everyone’s responsibility to monitor the Governor Stable boulder field and help uphold these access rules. This is our boulder field, we need to protect it and care for it together.

  • From time to time, special events or area clean ups may restrict access to Governor Stable during the access season. All closures will be announced on the South Central Pennsylvania Climbers media sites.

  • If at any time you are found in violation of any of the access rules, access to Governor Stable may be revoked.

  • Check the SCPC website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts for most recent information.

GS Guidebook (2nd edition)

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The 80 page 2nd Edition GS Guide is currently sold out and out of print. The 3rd edition print guide is in the works and will be available in winter 2024.

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There is a GS Guidebook App that is published by the guys at Gunks Apps. Download the GS App.