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Maurice K. Goddard State Park, Sandy Lake, PA
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Maurice K. Goddard State Park

A western Pennsylvania state park centered on Lake Wilhelm, popular with anglers and boaters.

684 Lake Wilhelm Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145-2310 · Sandy Lake, PA

About Maurice K. Goddard State Park

This roughly 2,856-acre state park in western Pennsylvania is built around Lake Wilhelm, a large reservoir that draws anglers and boaters throughout the year. Its mix of open water, wetlands, old fields, and mature forest supports a range of wildlife, with waterfowl, eagles, and ospreys among the notable visitors. Visitors can enjoy many outdoor pursuits, and the park runs educational programs and special events, mainly from late spring through early autumn. State Game Lands 270 borders the park to the northwest of Interstate 79, and the park sits only a short drive from that highway.

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