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GOULDSBORO STATE PARK
GOULDSBORO STATE PARK
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania   18466

Phone: 570-894-8336
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
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Gouldsboro State Park, in Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania, contains 2,800 acres of land, including the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. Tobyhanna State Park is nearby.
History of the Area
The name Gouldsboro comes from the village north of the park that was named for Jay Gould (1836-1892). A native of New York, Gould acquired a very large fortune that by 1892 included ownership of ten percent of all railroad track in the country. One of the railroads he owned was the Erie-Lackawanna. This rail line parallels the eastern boundary of the park and is now a part of the Steamtown, USA railroad excursion route between Scranton and Pocono Summit.

Gould was a co-owner of a leather tannery at Thornhurst, a small village 9.5 miles west of Gouldsboro. Raw hides shipped from Australia and the western United States came to Gouldsboro by railroad and then were taken in two-ton loads by horse drawn wagons over a plank road to Thornhurst for tanning.
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Located near popular recreational attractions, including the Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park, Steamtown National Historic Site and Promised Land State Park. NASCAR fans will enjoy a day at the races at nearby Pocono Raceway.
16.2 miles from park*
Swimming
The sand beach at each park is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk.
Boating
Boating: electric motors only

The 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake has overnight mooring at 50 seasonal mooring spaces, which requires a state park mooring permit, available at most state park offices.

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.
Fishing
The park offers year-round fishing in a 250-acre lake, home to bass, pickerel, yellow perch and various panfish. Ice-fishing is popular during winter months. A valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required for all anglers aged 16 or older.


Location
Gouldsboro State Park is located near Clarks Summit, East Stroudsburg and Hawley

Picnicking
Gouldsboro State Park provides five wooded picnic areas with about 300 picnic tables. Picnicking is permitted throughout the year. An accessible picnic pavilion, with electricity, may be reserved from 11 months in advance. If unreserved, the picnic pavilion is free on a first-served, first-served basis.
Trails
Trails at Gouldsboro:

The rugged terrain of Tobyhanna and Gouldsboro state parks makes for challenging but rewarding hiking. All trails are blazed. Double blazes indicates a change of direction or a junction of two trails.

Follow these rules for a safe hike:

An adult should accompany children.

Be sure to wear hiking boots.

Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trails, except snowmobiles are permitted on designated trails.

Prospect Rock Trail: 5.8 miles, blue blaze, difficult hiking. This large, loop trail begins in the day use area. Some sections follow the old entrance road and Old Route 611, which are suitable for bicycling and cross-country skiing. But, there are several very rocky sections.

Old Route 611: 1.25 miles, blue blaze, easy hiking. This flat, wide trail runs along the western side of Gouldsboro State Park, paralleling I-380. Part of the trail is Prospect Rock Trail. This trail is excellent for hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing.
Bicycling
In the northeastern region of Pennsylvania, a park offers several biking options. The terrain varies from flat to hilly.

The Old Route 611 trail is an easy ride for beginners and families. It's paved and approximately one mile long.

For more experienced riders, there's Prospect Rock Trail - a challenging five-mile loop with steep inclines and rocky paths.

Riders should be aware that some trails are shared with pedestrians or vehicles so caution must always be exercised while cycling here.

Remember: helmets are mandatory in PA for cyclists under age 12 but recommended for all ages due to safety reasons.

Bike rentals aren't available within this area; visitors need to bring their own equipment.

Check local weather conditions before your visit as certain trails may close during inclement weather periods.


Birding
The park offers birdwatchers a variety of species, including warblers, thrushes and waterfowl. Birding is best in spring migration season.

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Area Cabins and Lodges
Sterling Inn The
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Mountaintop Lodge
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Pine Hill Lodge
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Directions
The park entrance is one-half mile south of the village of Gouldsboro on PA 507. PA 507 intersects with I-380 at Exit 13, two miles south of the park entrance, and with I-84, 13 miles north of the park entrance.

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