Tobyhanna State Park

Tobyhanna State Park is a natural area spanning several thousand acres across Monroe and Wayne Counties with diverse landscapes. The park contains a large lake, dense forests, wetland areas, and numerous trails that wind through different habitats where wildlife is commonly seen.

The park land was originally used as an artillery training ground. This military use ended when the area was converted to a public recreation space in 1949.

The name Tobyhanna comes from a Native American language and refers to a stream whose banks are lined with alder trees. This meaning reflects the natural surroundings that visitors encounter in this forested area today.

The park offers camping areas, boat rentals, and fishing at multiple locations throughout the grounds. Visitors should stay on marked trails and check trail difficulty and length before starting any hike.

In remote areas of the park, visitors may encounter unexploded shells left from the former artillery training operations. If anyone spots suspicious metal objects in the ground, they should immediately report the location to park staff.

Location: Monroe County

Location: Wayne County

Inception: 1949

Website: https://dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/TobyhannaStatePark

GPS coordinates: 41.23890,-75.37250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48