Maurice K. Goddard State Park is a 2,856-acre park located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking.
One of the main attractions of the park is Lake Wilhelm, a 1,740-acre reservoir that is popular for fishing and boating. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including bass, walleye, and trout. There are also several hiking trails in the park, ranging from easy to challenging, that offer scenic views of the lake and surrounding woods.
Other points of interest in the park include the park office and nature center, which offers educational programs and exhibits about the park's natural and cultural history. The park also has several picnic areas, a disc golf course, and a playground for children.
Interesting facts about the park include its namesake, Maurice K. Goddard, who served as Pennsylvania's Secretary of Environmental Resources from 1971 to 1979 and was instrumental in the creation of many of the state's parks and natural areas. Additionally, the park is home to several species of wildlife, including bald eagles and ospreys.
The best time of year to visit Maurice K. Goddard State Park is in the summer months, when the weather is warm and the lake is ideal for swimming and boating. However, the park is open year-round and offers activities such as ice fishing and cross-country skiing in the winter months.
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Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Guilford Lake State Park | 40 | 1,161 ft | |||
Tionesta Rec Area - Tionesta Lake | Numerous | 1,078 ft | |||
Crooked Creek Recreation Area | Numerous | 969 ft | |||
Mosquito Lake State Park | 235 | 915 ft | |||
Raccoon Creek State Park | Numerous | 1,039 ft | |||
Shenango | Numerous | 934 ft | |||
Tomlinson Run State Park | Numerous | 945 ft | |||
Beaver Creek State Park | 50 | 875 ft | |||
Two Mile Run County Park | Numerous | 1,304 ft | |||
Bush | Numerous | 957 ft |