RV rental Locust Lake State Park, PA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

The tiny state park in the heart of Schuylkill Highland has plenty to offer, hiking, fishing, and views galore, and RV camping at Locust Lake State Park is plentiful, too. The mix of oak, maple, hemlock, and pine trees tower overhead, their branches knitting together to form a canopy that provides welcome relief on a hot summer day. The underfoot is a mass of ferns, wild grasses, and wildflowers. Hikers should beware poison ivy and poison oak; they run rampant in this part of Pennsylvania. Bordering the open meadows are thatches of wild blackberries and blueberries. There’s nothing like fresh berries just picked off the vine, provided that bears and deer don’t eat them all first. Locust Lake, fed by a babbling creek, runs rampant with brown and brook trout, which are stocked several times a year, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and panfish. Sheltered from winds by the high hills ringing the park, the lake is calm and serene. Though motorboats are allowed, the lake is small and relatively shallow. Sharp-eyed adventurers can spot wildlife like ruffled grouse, pheasants, wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer. Though small-game hunting is allowed in falls, only bows and arrows may be used. Hunters who prefer rifles or trapping should head over to one of the neighboring state forests. The small beach bordering the lake is a short walk from Locust Lake State Park campground. The swimming area is marked with buoys, and at its deepest point, is about five feet. There are no lifeguards stationed; swimmers should exercise caution.