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Black Moshannon State Park
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State Park Overview |
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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 parks 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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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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Area Accommodations |
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Bellefonte, PA
Step into another time, an era noted for its class, and beauty. This elegant reminder of the past is of the Late Victorian period featuring an blend of Gothic, Italianate, and Queen Anne styles.
Price Range $115$255
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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, in Bellefontes 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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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Week Overview. News Release. Governors Proclamation. Pick A Region, Pick A Hike. Hiking at PennsylvaniasState Parks.State ForestsRail Trails. Related... | |
This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your ... on the top of the Allegheny Plateau, Black Moshannon State Park features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area. ... | |
... Iron Horse Trail for day or overnight hiking. Black Moshannon State Park Perched on the top edge of the Allegheny Plateau, Black Moshannon State Park features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area. ... | |
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Area Campgrounds | | Woodland Campground
314 Egypt Rd
Woodland, PA
(814) 857-5388
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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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