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Elk State Park

631 East Branch Dam Road
Wilcox, PA 15870

814-965-2646

The 3,192-acre Elk State Park is in the rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania.The 1,160-acre East Branch Lake is large enough for unlimited horsepower boating and is great for waterskiing. The lake and nearby streams are stocked with warmwater and coldwater fish.Hiking at Elk State ParkMaple Trail0.5 mile, easiest hikingMaple Trail begins at the Army Corps of Engineers parking area and travels along the southern end of East Branch Lake. Wildlife and waterfowl viewing is possible along this trail.Picnicking at Elk State ParkPicnic tables are available at the Instanter Drive Boat Launch. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a picnic area and playground by the dam.Stay the Night at Elk State ParkCampingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates a campground by the dam.This activity or structure is ADA accessible.Boating at Elk State Parkunlimited horsepower motors permittedThe 1,160-acre East Branch Lake has one boat launch on Instanter Drive. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also provides a boat launch by the dam.Fishing at Elk State ParkThe 1,160-acre East Branch Lake is a coldwater fishery. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the lake with:MuskellungeSmallmouth bassTrout -- brook, rainbow, brown, and lakeWalleyeFive Mile, Seven Mile, Straight, Middle Fork, and Crooked creeks are all stocked streams. Many smaller streams abound in native brook trout.Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.Ice FishingThe 1,160-acre East Branch Lake is a coldwater fishery. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the lake with:MuskellungeSmallmouth bassTrout -- brook, rainbow, brown, and lakeWalleyeHunting at Elk State ParkDuring established seasons, about 3,151 acres are open to:HuntingTrappingTraining of dogsCommon game species are:Black bearDeerTurkeyHunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas.

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