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Lackawanna State Park

Lackawanna State Park
Photo: Squirrel Cottage from Endless Mountains, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Nearest town
3.3 miles northeast of Dalton
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Lackawanna State Park

Built around a man-made reservoir, the park centers on Lake Lackawanna, which covers 198 acres and anchors most of the recreation here. The surrounding land totals 1,445 acres, spanning Benton and North Abington townships. Access comes via Pennsylvania Route 524, just off Interstate 81's exit 199.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Lackawanna State Park is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 3.3 miles northeast of Dalton. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Lackawanna State Park

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Towns near Lackawanna State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.