From the bustling city of Pottsville, to its peaceful boroughs and townships, Schuylkill County offers a charming blend of natural beauty and quaint main streets. A short drive can take you from a modern riverside town to miles of green farmland and lively valley communities tucked away in scenic landscapes. Schuylkill County offers a little bit of everything.
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Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by the slopes of Locust Mountain and a picturesque lake. Families return year after year for fishing, boating, swimming, and scenic hiking trails. Spanning 1,770 acres, the park invites exploration with ample space and natural beauty.
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Swatara State Park in Pine Grove spans 3,520 acres between Blue and Second Mountains. Visitors enjoy 34 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and skiing, along with scenic views, historic sites, and Swatara Creek for water sports. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, this NEPA destination offers endless outdoor adventures.
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Tuscarora State Park in Barnesville spans 1,618 acres at the foothills of Locust Mountain. Its centerpiece, Tuscarora Lake, is surrounded by eight scenic trails and offers amenities for hiking, picnicking, camping, and boating. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, this family-friendly park is a popular NEPA destination.
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From the industrious city of Pottsville, Schuylkill County’s seat and geographical center, to its quieter boroughs and townships, the community features a pleasant mix of natural spaces mingling with quaint main streets.
In just a short drive you may pass through a modern riverside town and onto miles of rolling, green farmland and drop into seemingly-hidden, busy valley hamlets. NEPA’s Schuylkill River Region truly is a come-see-it-all kind of place.
