Locust Lake State Park is one of those places that reminds you how quickly Schuylkill County can change from old industrial towns to quiet mountain scenery.
Located near Barnesville, the park centers on Locust Lake and is surrounded by wooded slopes and mountain terrain.
What people go there for
The park is popular for fishing, boating, camping, picnicking and spending time around the lake. DCNR also maintains camping facilities, including tent and trailer sites.
A good family outdoor stop
Locust Lake works well for people who want a low-key outdoor day without planning a major expedition. You can walk, fish, picnic, launch a boat or simply spend time by the water.
A very Schuylkill County setting
The lake sits in the same mountain landscape that shaped the county’s coal towns. That contrast—water, woods and steep terrain just minutes from former mining communities—is one of the things that makes outdoor recreation here different.
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