State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Locust Lake State Park
Locust Lake State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 1,089 acres (441 ha), established in 1966.
State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 1,089 acres (441 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 40.7833° N, 76.1417° 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 Locust Lake State Park
Locust Lake State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 1,089 acres (441 ha) in Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Locust Lake State Park is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Pottsville, 3 miles (5 km) south of Mahanoy City, 8 miles (13 km) west of Tamaqua and 6 miles (10 km) west of Tuscarora State Park. The lake is 52 acres (21 ha). The park offers hiking, camping, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, and a wide array of other seasonal activities.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 7 miles north of Pottsville |
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 78.8 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 103.4 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 114.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Locust Lake State Park?
Locust Lake State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.7833° N, 76.1417° W).
When was Locust Lake State Park established?
Locust Lake State Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Locust Lake State Park?
Locust Lake State Park covers 1,089 acres (441 ha).
How do I get to Locust Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Pottsville, Pennsylvania. about 7 miles north of Pottsville.
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/Locust_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).