Lackawanna State Forest, Protected forest area in Pennsylvania, United States.
Lackawanna State Forest encompasses 8,115 acres of land divided into two separate tracts containing dense woodland and natural trails throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.
The forest received its name from Native American language, where Lackawanna translates to a location where a river separates into different directions.
The forest district maintains educational programs focused on environmental conservation, connecting local communities with Pennsylvania's natural heritage through guided activities.
Visitors access the forest through multiple entry points near Scranton, with designated parking areas and trail markers providing orientation for recreational activities.
The forest contains specific protected zones, including the Spruce Swamp Natural Area, which receives additional environmental safeguards to preserve its ecological features.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 41.56940,-75.70830
Latest update: March 22, 2025 20:33
Tunkhannock Viaduct
8.2 km
Union Pacific 4012
18.2 km
Archbald Pothole State Park
12.9 km
Scranton Cultural Center
18.1 km
Lackawanna State Park
848 m
Electric City Trolley Museum
18.1 km
Scranton City Hall
18.2 km
Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
17.3 km
McDade Park
17 km
St. Peter's Cathedral
18.1 km
Scranton
17.8 km
William J. Nealon Federal Building and United States Courthouse
18.3 km
Albright Memorial Building
18.1 km
North Scranton Junior High School
16.5 km
Finch Building
18.1 km
Tripp Family Homestead
16.2 km
Terence V. Powderly House
17 km
Lahey Family Fun Park
12 km
Osterhout Mountain
16.3 km
Florence Apartments
18 km
Grand Army of the Republic Building
18 km
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
17.1 km
Dime Bank Building
18.3 km
Century Club of Scranton
18.1 km
Bridge in Nicholson Township
10.3 km
Silkman House
15.3 km
Waverly Historic District
4.7 km
Anthracite Heritage Museum
17 kmReviews
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