Frances Slocum State Park

Category: State park

Address: 567 Mt Olivet Rd, Wyoming, PA 18644, USA

Phone: +15706963525

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Rhonda Frank

Oct 18, 2022

Beautiful park in the back mountain.

Kevin B

Oct 16, 2022

Maybe the best park I have ever been to. I wish we had something like that near me in Baltimore.

Will Peck

Oct 13, 2022

Great trails for hiking and biking. Beautiful around the fall time and peaceful

Jim Karlow

Oct 12, 2022

Just a beautiful park!! Heritage day was filled with so many amazing exhibits and kind people. We greatly enjoyed yoga there this year!! Im grateful to have it so close to home.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs aloud?

amanda jennings | Oct 18, 2018
Joshua Fluegel | Oct 18, 2018

Yes pets must be leashed and owner cleans up after their pet.

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What's the price of renting a boat and how long do you rent it for

Steven Udiski | Oct 18, 2019
Robert Hastings | Oct 18, 2019

$25 /hr

Is there a kiddie pool

SIAN GODFREY | Oct 18, 2018
Lori Richline | Oct 18, 2018

Yes

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What time do they open on sundays?

Michele Guzman | Oct 18, 2018
BBB3 CDCD4 | Oct 18, 2018

Sun rise to sunset 7 days a week all year round

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Is there any area to fly kites if so permitted?

Fernando Luis Bodon jr | May 20, 2022
Patricia Shark | May 20, 2022

Yes

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Camping available? Room for 29 foot RV?

Ginger Traver | Oct 17, 2021
Michael Raub | Oct 17, 2021

Call the park office and ask

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what is the latest someone can check in

jose lituma | Oct 17, 2020
T.L. Ehrich | Oct 17, 2020

Anytime, there are no gates that close or anything like that. Just use common sense about being quiet if it is really late at nite when people are sleeping.

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Are there any canoes or kayaks for rent?

Lisa Schutz | Oct 17, 2020
Luis Daniel Rivera Perez | Oct 17, 2020

Yes,they got kayaks for rent

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Is there a place to buy lunch or do you bring your own?

Marlene Guminsky | Oct 17, 2020
Theresa Bergeron | Oct 17, 2020

I would bring your own food. There are nice places to sit and relax

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Can I bring umbrella beach to the pool?

Patrick Pachuilo | Oct 18, 2019
Tom Osieski | Oct 18, 2019

Yes you can. There is a grass area around the pool where you can place an umbrella.

Are you allowed to walk your dog on the hiking trails?

Tatiana Gochez-Kerr | Oct 18, 2019
Craig Yarrish | Oct 18, 2019

Yes, just please pickup after them. Also check them for Ticks after the walk....a tick shot from your vet might be a good idea no matter where you walk you dog!

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Is there a dumping station

Dawn Starolis | Oct 18, 2018
Lloyd Burton | Oct 18, 2018

Yes

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Is it only with reservations??

Ysamel Vasquez | Oct 18, 2018
Cindy Walsh | Oct 18, 2018

Everything is first come first serve basis

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Where do we dump charcoal after use

Charles Jones | Oct 18, 2018
Joshua Fluegel | Oct 18, 2018

Multiple "charcoal only" disposal bins located throughout the park. There should be one relatively close to every grill.

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How much are the boat rentals?

Gregory Griffith | Oct 18, 2018
Craig Yarrish | Oct 18, 2018

They vary a little about $12 per hour.

Is there a hose bib to fill your water tank on the camper.

John Bossler | Oct 18, 2018
Eugene Jakuboski | Oct 18, 2018

Yes they have camper spots and water station

Are the courtesy docks in at Francis Slocum?

Jean Deseau | Oct 18, 2018
Lisa Langrehr | Oct 18, 2018

Yes, they are in! Happy ⛵

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what type of boats are aloud

Janice Robinson | Jul 19, 2022
Christopher Wylie | Jul 19, 2022

Man power, or trolley motor ONLY keeping water and air clean. Leave no trace. That means clean your mess, your mom doesn't work here.

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Why is there no job jonney on caverton Rd boat launch

Mike Loftus | May 20, 2022
Craig Yarrish | May 20, 2022

Good question. The park generally only uses Job Jonny's in the winter time and they are connected to the parks septic system.

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Can drones be flown there?

Marcus Territo | Oct 17, 2021
Dude | Oct 17, 2021

No. The full answer is on the DCNR website. But short answer is only at approved areas

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Can you ride horses at Frances Slocum?

Erin Carta | Oct 17, 2021
Alison Roettenbacher | Oct 17, 2021

I have never seen anyone riding a horse there

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Can I rent a boat on a Wednesday

Peter McHugh | Oct 17, 2021
Tommy Elliott | Oct 17, 2021

yes

Do you need fishing licens

Warren Herbin | Oct 17, 2021
Tommy Elliott | Oct 17, 2021

Yes...and seniors (65 +) can get free licenses..

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Anyone can share details of the orientation of eletrical boxes trying to order electric adapters for our upcoming. Thanks. We have a 50amp. But not sure if its a female or male.

E M | Oct 17, 2021
Michael Hazlehurst | Oct 17, 2021

I know they have normal outlets at some of the pavilion. Not sure if they offer anything larger than that. Edit:Sorry now I figured you mean for campers. Yes they have 50. But only certain sites

Are there discounts for veterans

Michael Williams | Oct 17, 2021
Lori Wolfe | Oct 17, 2021

The only discount I'm aware of is the pool price if you're camping.

Are there outlets in the pavilions at Francis slocum state park

Delilah Belles | Oct 17, 2021
Michael Hazlehurst | Oct 17, 2021

All of them don't. But the main ones do.

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How much it is for the pool for kids and adults? And can you swim in the river?

Marlene Cabral | Oct 17, 2021
Art Bythelake | Oct 17, 2021

There is a lake with no swimming. There isn't a river.

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Is there a cave somewhere in Frances Slocum Park?

Debra Corby | Oct 17, 2020
Erica Andruscavage | Oct 17, 2020

There is a part of Francis Slocum that looks like a cave, and it's a Historic Rock Shelter.

Can I car camp?

Elizabeth Yeich | Oct 17, 2020
Builtonpennies | Oct 17, 2020

They have a campground yes

Are there picnic tables at each campsite in the Hemlock Hill area of Frances Slocum?

Dennis Coon | Oct 17, 2020
earl woolard | Oct 17, 2020

Yes , at every site.

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Any space where I can use the jetski?

Loraina Ramirez | Oct 17, 2020
Chuck Y | Oct 17, 2020

Only small electric fishing motors are allowed.

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Do you have to pay to sit in the pool area and I am not going swimming I just want to sit there with my family

Cecilia | Oct 17, 2020
V. D (inVINCEableku) | Oct 17, 2020

Yes it's a facility entrance fee. I think it's $5 or $6

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Do you have to pay to sit in the pool area

Cecilia | Oct 17, 2020
Simon Lezama Morales | Oct 17, 2020

Yes you have to pay

Do you have to pay a small fee everytime for when you use the showers or for when you use the wash station when camping at a tent site?

Nick Tonkin | Oct 17, 2020
malissa bonczewski | Oct 17, 2020

There is no fees to take a shower or

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Hello are there beaches around.

Omar Rollie | Oct 17, 2020
A Walton | Oct 17, 2020

No swimming allowed in the lake so no beaches. Sorry.

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How close to the casino

Leo Cenimo | Oct 17, 2020
Matrona Baran | Oct 17, 2020

From casino, take 115 to 309 to carverton rd. Turn left at carverton rd, 6 miles then turn left onto 8th st, go 1.5 miles make a left onto mt.olivet rd then left into the park after about a mile.

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Does anyone know if the ice is off of the lake yet.

Jeremy Lee | Oct 17, 2020
Deno Pantelakos | Oct 17, 2020

I was there this morning...there is a skim coat of ice on most of the lake

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Do the tent sites have electric and water are there showers

Rick Fisher | Oct 18, 2019
mare | Oct 18, 2019

Some sites have electric. You need to reserve those sites specifically as there are also tent sites without electric. There are showers/bathrooms at each area in a bathhouse, and a sink to do dishes at the bathhouse.

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Are there tent sites and how much

Rick Fisher | Oct 18, 2019
Rick Fisher | Oct 18, 2019

Do you have to reserve online or can I just show up and get a sitewhat is a drive up site

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Is there a RV Dump Station? If, so how much $$

Michael Sylvester | Oct 18, 2019
Linda Rhodamer | Oct 18, 2019

What she said^^^^^^

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Is there free wifi

Connor.R Gaming682 | Oct 18, 2019
Jonnell Shedlock | Oct 18, 2019

No

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Is it ok to take a raft out on the lake

Jeff clower | Oct 18, 2019
Harley Jackson | Oct 18, 2019

I am not sure. I know you can take boats and canoes, but due to the rafts being able to deflate easily, I'm not certain. I would call the park and ask them.

Are dogs allowed in the pool?

David Perrins | Oct 18, 2019
Maryann Jones | Oct 18, 2019

No

How much to rent a pavillion?

Angela Waitword | Oct 18, 2019
Chris Crawford | Oct 18, 2019

You would have to google Frances Slocum state park get the phone number and call and ask. I dont have that answer. Iam sorry but google it and get the phone number. They are more than happy to help

Does this park have a pavilion that can be rented?

Martha Jeffery | Oct 18, 2019
earl woolard | Oct 18, 2019

Yes, few of them

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Do you offer discounts for Direct Support Professionals?

Kathy Taylor | Oct 18, 2019
Jesus Turrisi | Oct 18, 2019

That's something that I don't know you would have to contact their office and ask them.

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Does the pool open Friday May 24th for memorial weekend? Or what day?

Karina Lefkoski | Oct 18, 2019
Heather Mosley | Oct 18, 2019

The swimming pool schedule will be as follows: Open Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 25th, Sunday May 26th, and Monday May 27th Closed Tuesday May 28th through Friday May 31 Open Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 Closed Monday June 3 through Friday June 7th Starting June 8th, the pool will be open seven days per week. All times are weather permitting. Swimming pool hours are from 11 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. Cost is $6 per person with children under 42 inches being free. We accept cash only at the pool but do offer seasonal pool passes at the park office. No glass, coolers, or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pool area.

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Does your phone have bars at this park?

Tatiana Gochez-Kerr | Oct 18, 2019
Keith Feschuk | Oct 18, 2019

With Verizon, yes.

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Which trail has the water crossing with concrete slabs to walk across?

Jonathan Kraynak | Oct 18, 2019
Kathy's Channel | Oct 18, 2019

Deer trail

Is a tent to sit under allowed in pool area?

Dawn Mazonis | Oct 18, 2019
John Kovach | Oct 18, 2019

No

How many miles of trails are there, I want to hike/bike the entire park

JoshAnderson | Oct 18, 2019
John Kovach | Oct 18, 2019

About 12 miles of hiking and 5 miles of mountain bike trails.

Is ice fishing allowed on the lake

Denise Rushnock | Oct 18, 2019
Steve | Oct 18, 2019

Yes it is.

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Is drone flying allowed?

John Peterson | Oct 18, 2019
Franklyn Nin | Oct 18, 2019

This was taking directly from the state parks website: within the pool complex Drone Restrictions: To protect park resources, limit conflict with other park users, and avoid safety and privacy liabilities, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), remotely piloted vehicles (RPV) or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), all commonly referred to as DRONES, are only permitted on designated flying fields in six remote controlled airfield parks (Beltsville, Benjamin Rush, Hillman, Lackawanna, Prompton, and Tuscarora). Drones are only permitted in other PA State Parks in very limited circumstances which require a special use permit.

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Can you set off fireworks there?

Thang Nguyen | Oct 18, 2018
Ed L | Oct 18, 2018

Glad its a no to fireworks . People go camping to get away from noise !!!!!!!!

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do we have to pay to get into the pool?

Michelle Ramirez | Oct 18, 2018
Latoya Wilson | Oct 18, 2018

Yes everyone that is getting in the water has to pay

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What time does the pool open on Sunday?

Randy Jones | Oct 18, 2018
Kara Simonson | Oct 18, 2018

I am not completely sure. I visited from Ohio. I didnt swim there more than once for five minutes because the water smells more like urine than chlorine

How can I moor a boat and what is the cost?

Joshua Cummings | Oct 18, 2018
earl woolard | Oct 18, 2018

Contact park office

How much is it?

Jessica Hoyt | Oct 18, 2018
Jessica Hoyt | Oct 18, 2018

I was looking for camping prices sorry I was so vague!

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Are inflatable boats aloud on the lake

Jack Coats | Oct 18, 2018
Bruce Hann | Oct 18, 2018

Yes, But you have to get it inspected and a permit which they can do at the park office.

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Can you walk into the pool?

LUCINDA INGRAVERA | Oct 18, 2018
Tyler Williams | Oct 18, 2018

Yup last time i new it was $5

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Do they allow Weddings to take place at the park?

Vanessa Hernandez | Oct 18, 2018
JoshAnderson | Oct 18, 2019

Yes, my parents got married there. It is a good spot for weddings, especially on the lakeside

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Family rented site for us. Is there elect and water on camp site.

John Bossler | Oct 18, 2018
colleen joyce | Oct 18, 2018

Not all sites have electricity.

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Hi, I was wondering how old you have to be to rent a campsite?

Dillon Hector | Oct 18, 2018
Lloyd Burton | Oct 18, 2018

You need to have at least one adult on the campsite 18 and older

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When does the pool open

Àndrea Stoss | Oct 18, 2018
Madeline Chervenitski | Oct 18, 2018

Memorial day weekend??

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