Locust Lake

United States, Pennsylvania

Locust Lake

LocationUnited States, Pennsylvania
RegionPennsylvania
TypeState Park
Coordinates40.7849°, -76.1181°
Established1970s
Area7.17
Nearest CityTamaqua (8 mi)
Major CityReading (33 mi)

About Locust Lake

A 1,089-acre park in Schuylkill County's coal region, known for its popular camping area with 282 sites encircling the 52-acre Locust Lake. The lake offers swimming, seasonal boat rentals, and year-round fishing for stocked trout and bass. A paved 1.3-mile bike trail circles the lake, and over 100 bird species visit during migration.