Elk State Park, State park in Jones Township, Pennsylvania, US.
The 3,192-acre park encompasses East Branch Clarion River Lake, which spans 1,160 acres within mountains of northern Pennsylvania.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the East Branch Clarion River Lake dam in 1952, investing 9 million dollars to control flooding.
The park takes its name from the native elk population that continues to inhabit the surrounding regions of Pennsylvania.
East Branch Lake permits unlimited horsepower boating and offers opportunities for water skiing, fishing, camping, and hunting throughout the year.
The dam at East Branch Clarion River Lake prevented 81 million dollars in flood damage and serves a drainage area of 72 square miles.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1963
Website: https://dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ElkStatePark
GPS coordinates: 41.58940,-78.56140
Latest update: April 4, 2025 00:58
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