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Tuscarora State Park, Barnesville, PA
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Tuscarora State Park

A 1,618-acre eastern Pennsylvania state park centered on Tuscarora Lake and the wooded slopes of Locust Mountain.

687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville, PA 18214-2810 · Barnesville, PA

About Tuscarora State Park

Tuscarora State Park covers about 1,618 acres in eastern Pennsylvania. Its most noticeable features are Locust Mountain, which rises along the southern edge of Tuscarora Lake, and the lake itself. Visitors often picnic in the scenic day-use area, and anglers come to the lake for fishing. The park office and visitor center serve both Tuscarora and nearby Locust Lake State Park, and staff there can share information about the parks, environmental education programs, and local attractions. Seasonal public programs run from spring into fall, and organized school and group visits can be arranged in advance through the park.

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