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Lackawanna State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,894 Google reviews · Running trail in North Abington Township, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lackawanna State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This park around a 198-acre lake offers activities like boating, fishing, biking & camping.
What runners say about Lackawanna State Park
“One of the standout features is the restroom facilities, which are impressively clean and well-maintained, offering modern conveniences that elevate the camping experience.”
“The park, campground and surrounding area are really beautiful especially with the changing fall foliage.”
“The campground was quiet, the sites are nicely spaced apart, and the space was family and dog friendly.”
Comprehensive review: Lackawanna State Park is a great place to camp, go boating, swim, hike, have a picnic, ride your horse, go mountain biking, go hunting, sleigh ride the lot 5 slopes, do some cross-country skiing, or ice skate and ice fish the lake.
Wonderful park. Many options from tent to full hookup. Most sites have only electric with potable water stations around. Most loops have a restroom in or nearby which are very clean. Park employees were in every day cleaning the space. I believe only two loops have showers, which could be challenging when park is full.
Beautiful park with asphalt trails, numerous benches, and picnic tables with barbecue grills. There are camp grounds and a pay as you go swimming pool. I did not see any beach area for swimming in the lake.
Nice new full hook ups in the ledge loop. Small gravel pads are "nice" but kinda messy and annoying, too. All other loops are wooded and mature. Dam is huge and has many fun trails to hike and bike. Overall, Quiet and dark skies! Nice.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the standout features is the restroom facilities, which are impressively clean and well-maintained, offering modern conveniences that elevate the camping experience.”
“The park, campground and surrounding area are really beautiful especially with the changing fall foliage.”
“Overall not bad, but when owners & hosts have dogs that bark continuously for over 45 minutes, something needs to be addressed.”
“The campground was quiet, the sites are nicely spaced apart, and the space was family and dog friendly.”
“Beautiful park with asphalt trails, numerous benches, and picnic tables with barbecue grills.”
“Very relaxing, the area is clean, and pets friendly, lots of available parking space, so many activities to do here, from kayaking to biking, camping, picnic and swimming”
“Small bath house (2 showers, 2 toilets, 3 sinks in Fox Chase loop, but never crowded)”
“The majority of sites are older & thus not very level & some have amenities (picnic tables fire pits on the opposite side of rig when backed in.”
“Most sites have only electric with potable water stations around.”
Plan your run at Lackawanna State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone+1 570-945-3239
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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