Locust Lake State Park
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Location | Ryan, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States |
Coordinates | 40°47′00″N 76°08′30″W / 40.78333°N 76.14167°W |
Area | 1,089 acres (4.41 km2) |
Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m)[1] |
Established | June 10, 1972 |
Named for | Locust Lake |
Governing body | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Website | 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.
History
The Locust Valley area was originally claimed by the
Recreation
Locust Lake
Motor boats are allowed as long as you have a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats may either have a boat registration from any state, or a launching or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks. Boat rentals are available at a nominal fee.[2]
Locust Lake has 282 campsites divided into tent or trailer sites. The campsites encircle the lake.[2]
Fishing is permitted year round. The lake is stocked several times a year with brown and brook trout. Pickerel, bass (smallmouth and largemouth), and panfish are also caught year round. Ice fishing is permitted, but the ice is not monitored for safety.[2]
Swimming is permitted from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Since 2008, lifeguards are not posted at the beach.[3] Swimming areas are marked with buoys, and the deepest area is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).[2]
Hunting
Approximately 1,045 acres (423 ha) are available for hunting.
Nearby state parks
The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Locust Lake State Park:[4][5][6]
- Beltzville State Park (Carbon County)
- Hickory Run State Park (Carbon County)
- Lehigh Gorge State Park (Carbon and Luzerne Counties)
- Nescopeck State Park (Luzerne County)
- Swatara State Park (Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties)
- Tuscarora State Park (Schuylkill County)
References
- ^ "Locust Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. August 30, 1990. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Locust Lake State Park". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2007.
- ^ "Pa. state parks going without life guards at beaches in 2008". Times Leader. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2008.
- ^ "Find a Park by Region (interactive map)". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- ^ Michels, Chris (1997). "Latitude/Longitude Distance Calculation". Northern Arizona University. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
- ^ "2007 General Highway Map Schuylkill County Pennsylvania" (PDF) (Map). 1:65,000. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division. Retrieved July 27, 2007.[permanent dead link] (Note: shows Locust Lake State Park)
External links
- "Locust Lake State Park Official map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 9, 2011. (147 KB)