Locust Lake State Park
| Locust Lake State Park | |||||||
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Interactive map of Locust Lake State Park | |||||||
| Location | Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States | ||||||
| Coordinates | 40°47′06″N 76°07′09″W / 40.78499°N 76.11921°W | ||||||
| Area | 1,772 acres (717 ha) | ||||||
| Elevation | 1,749 feet (533 m) | ||||||
| Established | 1972 | ||||||
| Administered by | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | ||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||
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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.