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Black Moshannon State Park
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Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver Road
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 16866
Phone: 814-342-5960
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
Email: blackmoshannonsp@state.pa.us
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| State Park Overview: |
| Perched on the top of the Allegheny Plateau, Black Moshannon State Park features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area. Trails and a boardwalk help people explore the birds and plants of the bog and surrounding forests. Stay overnight to extend your stay so you can explore the beautiful forests on the hiking trails.
Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands that provide recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors. The park conserves unique, natural environments and is in Centre County on PA Route 504, nine miles east of Philipsburg. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting.
According to local tradition, American Indians called this watershed "Moss-Hanne," meaning "moose stream," thus the origin of the park's name. Appropriately, the "black" in the park name describes the tea-colored waters. The 250-acre Black Moshannon Lake is fed by clear springs and small streams which flow through the bogs that stretch in most directions from its shores. As the clear water flows through sphagnum moss and other wetland plants, it becomes colored by plant tannins. In a sense, the bog vegetation acts like a giant teabag to color the water. |
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one of the best
clean sites lots of activities for kids great fishing black moshannon festival[third week in july] is incredible fun
Written by brian
14-Jul-2008
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| Camping: |
| The 80 campsites each have a picnic table and a fire ring. Most can accommodate either a tent or a trailer. The area features a sanitary dump station and washhouses with flush toilets, showers and laundry tubs. Most sites have electrical hookups. The camping season begins the second Friday in April and ends after deer season in late December. |
| Picnicking: |
| There are 250 picnic tables provided in four picnic areas. Eight picnic pavilions may be reserved for a fee, or when unreserved, may be used on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. |
| Boating: |
| Ninety mooring spaces and three boat launch areas are provided. Boat rentals are available in the summer season. Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. |
| Swimming: |
| A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming when lifeguards are off-duty. |
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| Fishing:
The lake provides habitat for warm water fishing. Black Moshannon Creek, below the lake, contains trout. Trout anglers can enjoy their sport in several nearby streams including Six Mile and Black Bear runs. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply.
Hunting:
Over 3,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs from the day after Labor Day through March 31. Common game species are deer, wild turkey, bear, grouse and squirrel. Adjacent state forest land is also open for public hunting. However, the hunting of woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations are in effect for all activities in the park.
Hunters please exercise EXTREME CAUTION with firearms at all times. This park is used by others throughout the hunting season. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use by properly licensed hunters only in authorized hunting areas and during those seasons park areas are open to hunting or under special conditions which may be established by the DCNR. |
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| | | B&Bs / Inns | | Mountain Hideaway - Relax in solitude and natural beauty. Enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains; discover the white-tailed deer in the meadow outside your room. Just 16 miles from Penn State, yet a world apart! | | The Annie Natt House - The Annie Natt House, in Bellefonte's historic district, is approx. halfway between New York and Ohio. It offers 19th century charm and access to major sporting events and many outdoor activities. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| Families, individuals, schools and special request groups participate in the park's environmental interpretive program. Bog walks and stream studies provide understanding of aquatic ecosystems, wetlands and human influences. Obtain program schedules at the park office. |
| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Flyfisher's Paradise
2603 E College Ave
State College, PA
(814) 234-4189
| Harris Twp Game & Fish Assoc
417 Torrey Ln
Boalsburg, PA
(814) 466-6507
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Tussey Mountain Ski Area
301 Bear Meadow Rd
Boalsburg, PA
(814) 466-6810
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| Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands that provide recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors. The park conserves unique, natural environments and is located in Centre County on PA Route 504, nine miles east of Philipsburg. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting. |
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