Locust Lake State Park
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens March 27, 2026. Currently undergoing facility upgrades with only sites 89-213 available for reservations with arrival dates of August 25, 2025 and after. The peak camping season runs from late March through mid-October. Reservations available through Pennsylvania State Parks.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 2:03AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south-central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:03AM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south-central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
About
Nestled on the side of Locust Mountain in Schuylkill County, Locust Lake State Park offers 282 wooded campsites surrounding a 52-acre lake. The campground is divided into two distinct areas: tent-only sites on the north side of the lake, and mixed tent and trailer sites on the south side. The trailer area includes 77 electric sites with 50-amp service and water hookups, plus 125 non-electric sites with water. All campsites feature parking pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and cleared areas for camping equipment. Walk-in sites are also available a short distance from parking areas. The campground provides modern amenities including flush toilets, shower houses, and a sanitary dump station. Three playgrounds are scattered throughout the campground for families. A camp store near the boat launch offers basic food and camping supplies, firewood, bait, and boat rentals. Pets are permitted at designated sites for a fee. The park is currently undergoing facility upgrades, with two shower houses being replaced and several electric sites being upgraded to full hookup services.
Directions
From I-81 northbound, take Exit 131B, cross under the I-81 overpass, and make an immediate left toward New Boston. Travel 1.1 miles to a left turn; follow signs. From I-81 southbound, take Exit 131A, left turn, then travel 1.0 mile to a left turn; follow signs.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (570) 467-2404 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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