Pymatuning State Park

Pymatuning State Park is a large protected area in Pennsylvania with forests, wetlands, and a big reservoir for water activities. The lake is surrounded by trails for walking, camping areas, and fishing spots where people come throughout the year.

The park was created in 1934 to manage the lake and provide people with a place to relax and fish. The area had been important for fishing and hunting long before the park was established.

The park runs a fish hatchery where staff raise young fish for the reservoir and teach visitors about the species that live in the water. You can walk through the facility and learn how the breeding program helps maintain the lake's ecosystem.

You can camp, fish, boat, and hike, but know that the place gets crowded on weekends and warm months. Good shoes for trails and sun protection matter, since much of the lake area is open and exposed.

The Linesville Spillway draws visitors who feed carp that gather in such dense schools that ducks walk across their backs. This unusual sight has become a strange attraction where people come to witness and photograph this odd animal behavior.

Location: Crawford County

Inception: 1934

Operator: Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks

Shares border with: Pymatuning State Park

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

GPS coordinates: 41.52324,-80.49099

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00