State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Black Moshannon State Park
Black Moshannon State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 3,394 acres (1,374 ha), established in 1937.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 3,394 acres (1,374 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 40.8983° N, 78.0564° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Black Moshannon State Park
Black Moshannon State Park is a 3,480-acre (1,410 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Rush Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It surrounds Black Moshannon Lake, formed by a dam on Black Moshannon Creek, which has given its name to the lake and park. The park is just west of the Allegheny Front, 9 miles (14 km) east of Philipsburg on Pennsylvania Route 504, and is largely surrounded by Moshannon State Forest. A bog in the park provides a habitat for diverse wildlife not common in other areas of the state, such as carnivorous plants, orchids, and species normally found farther north.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Philipsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 9 miles east of Philipsburg |
Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 117.4 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 138.7 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 139.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Black Moshannon State Park?
Black Moshannon State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.8983° N, 78.0564° W).
When was Black Moshannon State Park established?
Black Moshannon State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Black Moshannon State Park?
Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres (1,374 ha).
How do I get to Black Moshannon State Park?
The nearest town is Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. about 9 miles east of Philipsburg.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Moshannon_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).