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Summit Station and Shartlesville (Berks County), off Rt. 61 atPort Clinton, from Hawk Mountain Road between Drehersvilleand Kempton (Berks County) and off Rt. 309 between Snydersand Schnecksville (Lehigh County).(304) 535-6331 www.appalachiantrail.org
2. (I7) Historic Tow Path Trail - Located along the SchuylkillRiver in Port Clinton. A two-mile riverbank trail, whichmeanders through a number of Schuylkill Canal Locks. Thistrail passes through State Game Lands; therefore access islimited during hunting season.
3. (G7) Bear Creek Environmental Area - Located within theSchuylkill County Fairgrounds, Rt. 895, Summit Station. Twomiles of environmental interpretive trails through a variety ofscenic wildlife habitats.
4. (F6) Frog Hollow Environmental Education Center Locatednear Friedensburg, just off Rt. 443. Features trails, amphitheater,picnic pavilion, trout stream and forested setting.
5. (H4) Locust Lake State Park - Located in Ryan Townshipand accessible from Exit 131A (Rt. 54-Hometown) of I-81.Features three hiking trails, which are three-quarter, two andfour miles long.(570) 467-2772
6. (I3) Tuscarora State Park - Located in Rush and Ryan town-ships, not far from Locust Lake State Park and accessible fromI-81 and Rt. 309 just north of Tamaqua. Features six hikingtrails, five under 1-mile and one 14-mile trail. (570) 467-2404
7. (G5) Pottsville Bike/Hike Trail - Begins at the tenniscourts and JFK Swimming Pool near John S. Clarke ElementarySchool off 16th Street. Trail is dog-friendly.
8. (D8) Swatara State Park - Located off Exit 100 of I-81 (Rt.443-Pine Grove). The Park features a 2-mile hiking trail.(717) 865-6470
9. (G5) Pottsville Walking Tour - Located in Pottsville. Formore information contact the Schuylkill County Visitor’s Bureau.(570) 622-7700 or 1-800-765-7282 www.schuylkill.org
10. (G6) Irish Flats Trail - parallels the Schuylkill River inSchuylkill Haven. Located at the end of the Broadway StreetBridge off Dock Street (Rt. 443). Flat hike affording scenicviews of the river. Part of the John Bartram Trail.
11. (H6) Landingville Marsh - A flat loop trail alongside theSchuylkill River that includes part of the John Bartram Trail andthe foundation for the oldest transportation tunnel in America.Watch for birds including Osprey. Located south ofLandingville and its community park.
12. (I4) Schuylkill Valley Trail - Parallels Rt. 209 for eightmiles from Tamaqua to Middleport. Flat to gently rolling land-scape that features scenic views of the surrounding mountains.An information kiosk and picnic area is at the Newkirk Tunnel.
13. (F5) Minersville Walking Path - A short but scenic andpaved path in the Fourth Street Recreation Complex.
14. (K5) West Penn Park Trail - The park is located off Rt.309 on Zions Stone Church Road in West Penn Township. Theshort path crosses a small covered bridge into the forest andends in a fun playground. A good family walk!
15. (D4) Conrad Weiser State Forest/Taylorsville RegionHikers will enjoy a state forest road that ascends to a summit.Located just off Taylorsville/Bull roads. Stop by DCNR-Bureauof Forestry office in Cressona for a map. (570) 385-7800
16. (I7) John Bartram Trail - This trail is under constructionwith the main stem running from Port Clinton through Pottsvilleto Frackville. There is a nice stretch beginning on Rt. 895 inAuburn near the Schuylkill River bridge.
17. (C6) Tri-Valley Environmental Education Center Locatedbehind Tri-Valley High School in Hegins. The forested sitefeatures a trail that winds its way along and across Pine Creek.
18. (E4) The Swamp - A natural area under development nearGordon. Features constructed wetlands that are helping toclean acid mine drainage from Mahanoy Creek.
19. (H6) Albright's Woods Walking Path - The path windsthrough the Little League fields and through the woods behindBlue Mountain Middle School. The walking path is paved and isrelatively flat and easy with benches along the way. At the parkpavilion there is water, a playground, quoit pits, and picnic areas.
20. (G5) General George Joulwan East Side Park - Locatedon the site of the former East Side swimming pool on EastNorwegian Street in Pottsville. It contains a skate park,basketball courts, playground and an amphitheater. Thewalking trail is about 1/3 of a mile in length and the surfacevaries from stone to grass and asphalt.
21. (J4) Lehigh & New England Trail - A 3-mile, flat, crushedstone trail that follows a section of the former Lehigh and NewEngland Railroad corridor. A lush tree canopy separates thetrail from nearby SR 309. Parking and signage regarding thegeneral history of the trail is posted at the trailhead off DairyRoad. Benches are available at the trailhead entrance. Abouthalfway through the trail are the remains of the Shellhamer IceDam, a former recreation and entertainment complex.
22. (I4) Mary D Sports Complex & Walking Trail - This level,paved walking trail is ADA compliant, and encircles the beautifulsports complex of a youth baseball field, soccer field, and iceskating pond. Walking “regulars” on the trail say three lapsequal one mile. A large, paved lot affords ample parking.
23. (C6) Oldham Trail Bike & Walking Path - This 4-mile paththrough Hegins and Valley View, PA was named in memory ofLaura & Tom Oldham. The path surface is mostly paved asphaltwith a few areas being gravel and grass. Restrooms andparking are located at the Hegins Park and Community Pool.
24. (E4) Senator James J. Rhoades Nature Trail - This beauti-ful trail is paved with stone and allows visitors to walk and ridebicycles along a specially-designed path that extends about ahalf mile into the property. To access the trail, follow SR 901 toLavelle and turn onto Dutchtown Road. Continue 1/2 mile andmake a right onto Bolich Road. Proceed 1/4 mile to the trail onthe right. There are no restrooms available and parking is limited.
25. (E7) Sweet Arrow Lake County Park - Located off Exit100 (Rt. 443-Pine Grove) to Sweet Arrow Lake Road just east ofPine Grove. Four hiking trails and a boardwalk. HC accessibleWaterfall Trail provides a view of the signature falls.(570) 622-3742 ext. 5 www.sweetarrowlakepark.com
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS(G6) Weiser State Forest - Land is managed by theDepartment of Conservation and Natural Resources-Bureauof Forestry, Cressona. Located in Dauphin, Schuylkill, Carbonand Berks counties. Call or stop by their office on Rt. 901,Cressona, next to Schuylkill Products for a map. (570) 385-7800
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTERS
Contact “Porcupine Pat” McKinney of the SchuylkillConservation District for more information. Call (570) 622-4124 ext. 113 or e-mail: [email protected] unlessotherwise indicated.
1. (F6) Frog Hollow Environmental Education Center Locatednear Friedensburg, just off Rt. 443. Features: trails, picnicpavilion, trout stream and amphitheater all in a scenic forestedsetting. Owned and maintained by the South Schuylkill GardenClub.
2. (G7) Dr. James S. Shadle Nature Center - Located in theSchuylkill County Fairgrounds, Summit Station. This center ispart of the Bear Creek Environmental Area that features trails,wildlife blind, ponds, trout stream, wetlands board walk, forestand fields.
3. (I3) Tuscarora State Park - Located in Rush and Ryan town-ships, not far from Locust Lake State Park and accessible fromI-81 and Rts. 54, 209 and 309. New visitor center has displayroom in addition to interpretive programs. (570) 467-2404
4. (J6) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Located 9 miles northof I-78, Exit 29B North to Rt 895 East. (610) 756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org
5. (C6) Tri-Valley Environmental Education CenterThis center is directly behind Tri-Valley High School, Rt. 25,Hegins.
6. (G7) Red Creek Wildlife Center - Provides wildliferehabilitation services for mammals, birds and reptiles. Thecenter has succeeded in releasing a good number of injuredand orphaned animals. Informative programs with livepermanently-injured animals are provided at your site for a fee.(570) 739-4393 www.redcreekwildlifecenter.com
CANOE ACCESS/WATER TRAILS1. (I5) Little Schuylkill River - A portion of the Schuylkill RiverWater Trail. Access points at Tamaqua Senior Center withapproximately 10 parking spaces (Experienced paddlers only
from here to Tamaqua Dam); Tamaqua Dam (SR 443) ownedby DEP with parking available; New Ringgold with parkingavailable at the SR 895 bridge. Recommend put-in at highwaybridge in Hecla. Take out in Port Clinton just south of Rt. 61bridge at confluence of Little Schuylkill and Schuylkill rivers. (610) 372-3916 www.schuylkillriver.org
2. (G6) The Island-Schuylkill River - Located in SchuylkillHaven at the end of Broadway Street Bridge off Dock Street(Rt. 443).
3. (H6) Rt. 895-Schuylkill River - Located on Rt. 895at the bridge just before entering Auburn.
4. (F5) Schuylkill River Water Trail - Runs the 147-mile lengthof the Schuylkill River from its headwaters in Schuylkill County toits confluence with the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Accesspoints at Terry Reiley Park with parking (Experienced paddlersonly from here to Schuylkill Haven Island); Schuylkill HavenIsland Park with parking available; Auburn Dam, parking at boatlaunch; Auburn SR 895 Trailhead, parking for 15 cars; PortClinton Park, parking along Broad Street by railroad tracks.Several low-head dams and railroad bridges are in this reach.A water trail guide booklet is available from the Schuylkill RiverGreenway Association, 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464.(484) 945-0200 www.schuylkillriver.org
5. (D8) Swatara Creek Water Trail - A 60-mile segment ofSwatara Creek from Pine Grove, Schuylkill County to the PAFish & Boat Commission’s Middletown Access in Middletown,Dauphin County. The Schuylkill County segment of the trailbegins southwest of Pine Grove at a marked access pointdownstream of the Route 645 bridge.www.schuylkill.org/trails/swataracreek.pdf
6. (F5) Terry Reiley Park - Located on the Gordon Nagle Trail,near the intersection of West Market Street, (State Route 901,across from Sheetz). This eco-tourism initiative transformed asite, once known as a magnet for litter into a canoe ramp toencourage access to the West Branch of the Schuylkill River.Picnic facilities and parking are available.
MOUNTAIN BIKING AND BICYCLE RIDINGContact “Porcupine Pat” of the Schuylkill Conservation Districtfor more information on rail-trails and scenic yet safe roadcycling. (570) 622-4124 ext. 113 or e-mail:[email protected] or Eastern Schuylkill RecreationCommission at (570) 668-2919
1. (J4) Lehigh Valley & New England Rail TrailLocated along Rt. 309, south of Tamaqua. Access trail
from Dairy Road in West Penn Township.
2. (I4) Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail - Located betweenMiddleport and Tamaqua along Rt. 209.
3. (C7) Stony Valley Rail Trail - Intersects Gold MineRoad off Rt. 443 west of Suedberg and Pine Grove.
4. (G5) JFK Bicycle Trail - Located by the JFK SwimmingPool, Pottsville.
5. (C6) Hegins Bike Path - Located on Main Street, Hegins.
6. (D8) Swatara State Park - Located off I-81 (Exit 100-Rt. 443-Pine Grove). Features 9-miles of bike trails.(717) 865-6470
7. (H4) Locust Lake State Park - Located in RyanTownship, Accessible from I-81, Exit 131A and Rt 54,61 and 209. Features one bike trail 1.3 miles long. (570) 467-2772
EQUESTRIAN TRAIL HEAD1. (G6) Weiser State Forest - Located in Dauphin,Schuylkill, Carbon and Berks counties. The state forest ismanaged by the Department of Conservation and NaturalResources-Bureau of Forestry, Cressona. (570) 385-7800
2. (D8) Swatara State Park -Located off I-81 Exit 100(Rt. 443-Pine Grove). Travel Rt. 443 west to see the statepark near Suedberg. Riding is permitted on the road bermonly. (717) 865-6470
FISHING
Native Trout Streams - Includes Crooked Run, Messer’sRun, Nesquehoning Creek, Owl Creek, Roeing’s Creek,Indian Creek, Tumbling Run, Black Creek, Indian Run,Schaffer Creek, Muddy Creek, West Branch Fishing Creek,Baird Run and DeHaas Run.
1. (H7) Bear Creek - A portion of this creek is delayedharvest area and artificial lure only (DHALO). It is stockedwith trout and located west of Auburn along Rt. 895.
2. (I5) Cold Run - A stocked tributary of the LittleSchuylkill River, located one mile north of New Ringgoldand flows through what is known as Devil’s Hole.
3. (D5) Deep Creek - Stocked trout waters flow throughthe Hegins Valley, the creek starts at Rt. 901 and extendsto the confluence with Pine Creek.
4. (I3) Neifert’s Flood Control Dam - Stocked trout watersnear Hometown on Neifert’s Creek. Access from MarianAvenue off Rt. 54, a quarter mile past Marian High School.
5. (G2) Little Catawissa Creek - Stocked and native troutwaters near Ringtown. Parallels Rt. 339 to Bloomsburg.
6. (J3) Little Schuylkill River - Starting north of Tamaqua.Good trout fishing between Locust Creek and PantherCreek confluence, and Port Clinton above confluence withSchuylkill River. Delayed harvest area located near NewRinggold (DHALO).
7. (L4) Lizard Creek - Stocked trout waters located alongRt. 895 east of Snyders.
8. (I3) Locust Creek - Stocked trout waters starts at theoutflow of Locust Lake and continue through TuscaroraState Park and eventually enters the Little Schuylkill River.
9. (H4) Locust Lake State Park - Nice lake fishing.
10. (F7) Lower Little Swatara Creek - Stocked troutwaters start east of Rock and extends to the confluencewith the Swatara Creek.
11. (B5) Mahantongo Creek - Stocked trout waters locatedin the extreme northwest corner of Schuylkill County andflows west from Rt. 125 to the northwest corner.
12. (K4) Mahoning Creek - Stocked trout waters locatedalong Rt. 443 east of South Tamaqua and extending intoCarbon County.
13. (I3) Pine Creek - Stocked trout waters located westof Hometown and flow alongside Rt. 54.
14. (I6) Pine Creek - Stocked trout waters located aboveDeer Lake.
15. (D6) Pine Creek - Stocked trout waters that flow justsouth of Rt. 25 starting east of Rt. 125 and continuing outof the county through the Hegins Valley.
16. (H6) Red Creek - Stocked trout waters located southof Landingville just before the start of the Landingville Dam.
17. (I3) Tuscarora State Park - Nice lake fishing.
18. (H6) Schuylkill River - Trout fishing from Middleportto Landingville, as well as West Branch-Schuylkill Havento Pottsville. From south of Schuylkill Haven, experienceeither wild trout waters or warm-water fishing.
19. (D8) Swatara Creek - Good warm water fishing startsbelow Pine Grove.
20. (E7) Sweet Arrow Lake County Park - Along theUpper Little Swatara Creek for warm-water fishing withpublic boat access. Stocked trout waters.
21. (F6) Upper Little Swatara Creek - Starts nearFriedensburg and flows west just north of Rt. 443. Troutwaters end at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
22. (G3) Whippoorwill Park - Stocked trout waterslocated off Morea Road one mile east of Frackville nearthe Industrial Park.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSchuylkill - Keep It Pretty hosts a spring and fallcleanup of the county. For more information:(570) 628-3758 www.skiplitter.org
Schuylkill River Sojourn is a 112 mile guided canoe orkayak trip on the Schuylkill River. Beginning in SchuylkillHaven and ending in Philadelphia, Sojourn participantsregister for as many days as they can, or for the entire trip.www.schuylkillriver.org
Schuylkill Conservation District - Founded in 1955, theSchuylkill Conservation District is dedicated to protect,enhance, restore, and promote the responsible use of thecounty’s natural resources for future generations bypartnering, coordinating, and fostering cooperation. This is accomplished with the assistance of public agencies,private groups, and individuals.e-mail: [email protected]
The Schuylkill County Conservancy is a member-supported,non-profit trust that was established in 1997. It works toprotect and enhance the quality of life in Schuylkill Countyby conserving farmland, open space, rural heritage, streams,wetlands, waterways, forests, historic structures, and othernatural resources.e-mail: [email protected]
1206 AG Center Drive · Pottsville, PA 17901-8732Phone: (570) 622-3742 x5 · Fax: (570) 622-4009
P.O. Box 318Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Phone: (570) 622-4124 x113Fax: (570) 622-4009
Welcome to Schuylkill County!
Scenic ridge tops and rolling valleys, intertwined withbrisk-running waters, all help to make the personality ofSchuylkill County's outdoors. For sure, we have it all fromtrout fishing to mountain biking, horseback riding to deerhunting; our county boasts many opportunities to connectwith the outdoors.
Schuylkill County has numerous volunteer outdoorrecreation organizations and businesses including theSportsmen's Advisory Board (map sponsor) of the countycommissioners, Sportsmen's Association (sponsor of YouthField Day, Norm Thornburg Youth Conservation Camp andWomen's Outdoor Day), County Conservancy, WatershedAssociations working to clean-up impaired waters, Fish andGame Organizations holding weekly clay bird, skeet and3-D archery shoots, and many sporting goods businesses.
You'll find our recreational resources to be both plentifuland first rate. Native and stocked trout streams and lakesabound. Visit Sweet Arrow Lake County Park to fish andboat or relax on our boardwalk overlooking the falls! LocustLake, Tuscarora and Swatara state parks offer campingand many other recreational opportunities. Water trails,canoe and kayak launch areas and fly fishing destinationsare plentiful.
Public hunting opportunities are available on thousandsof acres of state game and forest lands as well as excellentmunicipal water authority and county property. Whetheryou are a resident or a visitor for a short time, SchuylkillCounty can certainly provide a rewarding, fun, memorableand enjoyable recreational experience.
Enjoy your outdoors!
23. (D7) Swatara Creek - Trout waters within Pine Grove,stocked by the Swatara Cooperative Trout Nursery. Nativetrout fishing below Tremont to warm-water fishing belowPine Grove.
24. (H7) Auburn Dam - Located on the Schuylkill Rivernear Landingville on Meadow Drive. The dam offersexcellent boating and fishing opportunities especially forbass and pan fish. The boat launch access is located justoff Meadow Drive in South Manheim Township.
25. (F7) Stew Zerbe Handicap Fishing AccessLocated next to the covered bridge on Newswanger Roadin Washington Township. This access offers anyone thechance to enjoy fishing the trout stocked waters of theLower Little Swatara Creek.
26. (J3) Owl Creek Reservoir - Two miles southeast ofTamaqua. Access to the reservoir is walk-in only with theexception of designated parking areas for persons with specialneeds. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, chain pickerel,and pumpkinseed sunfish. Boat launch, electric motors.
27. (F4) Little Mahanoy Creek - Stocked trout waters fromGordon toward Frackville.
For more information on fishing in Schuylkill Countycontact the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.(717) 626-0228 www.fishpa.com
ICE FISHING
Locust Lake and Tuscarora State Parks, Sweet Arrow LakeCounty Park, and the Auburn Dam on the The Bartram Trailare premier “hot spots” for ice fishing.
HUNTING
The following state game lands (SGL) feature amplewildlife habitat.
1. (F8) SGL#80 - Rock-8,507 acres: deer, grouse, turkey,squirrel
2. (C4) SGL#84 - Helfenstein-8,790 acres: deer, grouse,squirrel
3. (I6) SGL#106 - Drehersville-9,374 acres: deer, grouse,squirrel, rabbit, turkey
4. (G8) SGL#110 - Summit Station-10,093 acres: deer,grouse, rabbit, turkey
5. (L5) SGL#132 - Hegins-1,247 acres: deer, grouse,squirrel, turkey
6. (E8) SGL#160 - Pine Grove-245 acres: pheasant,squirrel, rabbit
7. (C7) SGL#211 - Tower City-41,500 acres: deer, grouse,turkey
8. (L5) SGL#217 - Andreas-5,586 acres: deer, turkey, grouse
9. (I5) SGL#222 - New Ringgold-865 acres: deer, squirrel,rabbit
10. (I3) SGL#227 - Hometown-1,497 acres: deer,pheasant, quail, rabbit, turkey, squirrel
11. (E6) SGL#229 - Tremont-2,891 acres: grouse, rabbit,turkey, squirrel, bear, deer
12. (J3) SGL#257 - Tamaqua-3,417 acres: deer, pheas-ant, quail, rabbit, squirrel, bear
13. (B7) SGL#264 - Valley View-8,826 acres: deer,grouse, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, bear
14. (G6) SGL#286 - Schuylkill Haven-478 acres: rabbit,deer, duck, squirrel
15. (F4) SGL#326 - Frackville and Gordon-2,690 acres:deer, grouse, turkey, squirrel, bear
For detailed maps contact the Pennsylvania GameCommission - SE Regional Office, Leesport at610-926-3136 www.pgc.state.pa.us
Conrad Weiser State Forest-Consists of 17,961 acres in northernDauphin, Schuylkill, Carbon and Berks counties. Lands are opento hunting, fishing and general recreation. Areas can be reachedby 65 miles of roads including 30 miles of snowmobiling trails.Also, features good places to see hawks migrating. Camping isallowed without a permit for backpackers. No motorized campingis permitted. For more information: (570) 385-7800.www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Ask for permission from landowner before hunting or fishing.
4. (F6) Roedersville Game & FishSporting Clays, Skeet & Wobble Trap, 3D Archery.Todd Morgan61 Wolfes RoadPine Grove, PA 17963570-640-8773
Team Pine Grove YHECc/o Roedersville Game & FishYouth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC).www.payhec.org
5. (F5) Seltzer Gun Club532 Seltzer Rd.Seltzer, PA 17974Trap shooting every Thursday, 6-8pm April throughOctober. 3-D archery from February to September.Call or email for dates and times.Matt [email protected]
6. (D7) Swatara Archers3-D & Indoor Shooting.Gary Williams570-345-6254
7. (E7) Tulpehocken Rife & Pistol ClubPO Box 253Pine Grove, PA 17963Bulls Eye Pistol 1st Sunday of the Month at Noon.Falling Plates 2nd Sunday at NRA Type Hi-PowerMatch 3rd Sunday of the Month. Youth & NewShooters are Welcome. Range is off of Berger Roadin Pine Grove. Jim Walsh570-292-2222 or 570-292-1079www.tulrpc.com
Friends of Schuylkill Parks & RecreationPO Box 971, Pottsville, PA 17901Support for the restoration, revitalization, and develop-ment of a county-wide parks and recreation system.Kay Russell, President570-739-2808russcook1954@verizon.netwww.sweetarrowlakepark.com (Become a Friend)
Pheasants ForeverAnnual Banquet last Saturday in FebruaryPheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservationof pheasants and other wildlife through habitatimprovement, public awareness, education and landmanagement policies and programs. SchuylkillCounty Chapter was instrumental in the establishmentof the Hegins-Gratz Wild Pheasant Recovery Area (WPRA).Donald O'Prey www.pheasantsforever.org
Schuylkill County Friends of NRAThe Schuylkill County Friends of NRA is a 501 (c) 3nonprofit organization composed of local volunteercommittee members. The primary purpose of thecommittee is to raise funds through an annual informalbanquet to support youth shooting sports programs.Other programs supported include Youth Firearms andSafety Education, The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Programfor Children in grades K-4, Youth Hunter EducationChallenge (YHEC), Youth Field Days, shooting rangedevelopment, Women in the Outdoors, Women on Target,and Refuse to be a Victim. Grants are also available forBoy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H Clubs, and high school rifleteams. The Friends of NRA Banquet is held each yearin the fall. This is a family-friendly event with silentauctions, a live auction, games and meal. Anycontributions made to the banquet are tax deductible.Join us for a time of fun, fellowship, and fund raising.Kory Enck, NRA Field Representative717-689-3200 [email protected]
Schuylkill County Sportsmen'sAssociationParent organization of approximately 50 sports andoutdoors clubs and conservation organizations inSchuylkill County. Meets bi-monthly, beginning inJanuary. Hosts annual youth field day, three dayNorm Thornburg Youth Conservation Camp, Women'sOutdoors Day, and Annual Banquet the secondSaturday in September. Dennis [email protected]
Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited313 East Wiconisco AvenueTower City, PA 17980Fishing Rodeos, Fly Tying Classes, Fishing Events.Bruce [email protected]
Schuylkill Spurs Chapter ofNational Wild Turkey FederationMeets first Thursday of the month; NWTF Fund-Raising Banquet usually second Saturday of Marchat Community Fire Company, Landingville; Conductsannual JAKES Day with outdoors-related events foryouth; Conducts various conservation projects.Jeff Thomas570-622-6179 Jeff [email protected]
Sweet Arrow Lake Park BoardSchuylkill Conservation District1206 Ag Center DrivePottsville, PA 17901Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast in March.Earl Matz, Chairman 570-622-3742 x5
SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS
1. (G7) Blue Ridge RiflesMuzzleloader ClubOff Route 183, South of Summit Station,Coon Club RoadPublic Events: Rendezvous with pre-1840 primitiveand modern camping held over Memorial Day andLabor Day weekends. Invitational Events: Camping &Shoots held throughout the year for members andguests.Doyle [email protected]
2. (F7) Friedensburg Fish & GameSporting Clays 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month; 3-DArchery Shoots (Rinehart Targets). Lamar [email protected]
Coal Region YHECc/o Friedensburg Fish & GameYouth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC).www.payhec.org
3. (H5) Orwigsburg Gun Club33 Gun Club Road, Box 77Orwigsburg, PA 17961Trap Shooting every Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm(Open to Public).Mel Barnes570-366-2149 Home570-294-8978 Cell
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SPORTING GOODS
Schuylkill Gun Works20 West Main St.Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972Hours: Mon - Fri 3:00pm - 9:00pm; Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm.570-385-2932
Shakey's Gun Shop202 East Market Street, Ste. 1Orwigsburg, PA 17961Sporting and class III firearms dealer. Buying, selling, andtrading firearms. Suppressors, ammo, reloading suppliesand knives are in stock. Hunting license sales and gun-smithing services are available including barrel threading. Anne Shamonsky570-366-0179info@shakeysgunshop.comwww.shakeysgunshop.com
Stony Gun And Archery711 Deturksville RdPine Grove, PA 17963Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 5:30pm - 8:30pm;Sat & Sun 9:00am - 1:00pm.570-915-6080 Phone570-345-4227 [email protected]
Wessner's Taxidermy440 Greenwood Road, Tower City, PA 17980Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sat 10:00am -3:00pm. Taxidermy, Archery Supplies, Dead EndDecoys. State & National Champion TaxidermistMember of Safari Club International.Dennis Wessner, Master Taxidermist717-647-2946 Phone717-647-8857 [email protected]
The SAB was appointed by the Schuylkill CountyCommissioners to advise the Commissioners regardinghunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities.Any Schuylkill County resident is welcome to requestappointment or attend meetings. The SAB's liaison isan appointee from the Schuylkill Conservation District.
Call (570) 622-3742 x5for more information.
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STATE PARKSCentral reservations for all state parks are availablefor camping, cabins, organized group tenting and picnicpavilions through a toll-free number:1-888-PA-PARKS. This number also providescomplete information on park facilities. MasterCardand Visa are accepted. www.dcnr.state.pa.us
1. (H4) Locust Lake State Park - Located in scenicRyan Township and accessible from Exit 131A(Rt. 54-Hometown) of I-81. Park features: camping,hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, bicycle riding,playground and interpretive programs. (570) 467-2772
2. (I3) Tuscarora State Park - Located in Rushand Ryan townships, not far from Locust Lake andaccessible from these I-81 exits: Exit 131A (Rt. 54-Hometown), and Exit 138 (Rt. 309-McAdoo). Parkfeatures: boating, camping cottages, fishing, swimming,and picnicking. (570) 467-2404
3. (C8) Swatara State Park - Located off Exit 100 of I-81(Rt. 443-Pine Grove). The park is 3,515 acres, 6.5 mileslong and features fossil collecting, hiking, (including 2miles of the Appalachian Trail), biking, horseback riding,fishing, hunting, canoeing, swimming and picnicking. (717) 865-6470
COUNTY PARK
4. (E7) Sweet Arrow Lake County Park - Locatedoff Exit 100 (Rt. 443-Pine Grove) to Sweet Arrow LakeRoad just east of Pine Grove.(570) 622-3742 ext. 5 www.sweetarrowlakepark.com
COMMUNITY PARKSHere is a sampling of scenic areas that have passiverecreation opportunities available. For more information,contact “Porcupine Pat” at (570) 622-4124 ext. 113 ore-mail: [email protected].
5. (G4) Whippoorwill Park - Park is owned by FrackvilleBorough and managed by South End Field & Stream.Located one mile east of Frackville on Morea Road.
6. (E7) Canal Park - Located along Carbon Streetin the heart of Pine Grove.
7. (C6) Hegins Community Park - Located on Park Laneoff Rt. 25, Hegins.
8. (G3) Girard Park - Located on the north side ofShenandoah (Rt. 924) behind the Miner’s Memorial.
9. (G2) Ringtown Recreation Facility - On Zion GroveRoad, Union Township just outside of Ringtown on CenterStreet off Main Street.
10. (E4) Higher-Up Park - Next to Pioneer Tunnel inAshland. Follow signs from center of borough for coal mine.
11. (F5) 4th Street Recreation Facility - At theend of 4th Street off Sunbury Street (Rt. 901) inMinersville.
12. (G5) Charles Baber Cemetery - Found along WestMarket Street (Rt. 209) in Pottsville.
13. (G5) General George A. Joulwan Park - Off EastNorwegian Street, Pottsville.
14. (G6) The Island - Found in the heart of SchuylkillHaven at the end of Broadway Street Bridge off DockStreet (Rt. 443).
15. (H6) Albright’s Woods - Located along Grove Streetjust outside of Orwigsburg behind Blue MountainElementary East School.
16. (K5) West Penn Park - Found along Zion StoneChurch Road just off Rt. 309.
17. (J3) Howard D. Buehler Memorial Park aka “TheBungalow” - Located near the Odd Fellows Cemetery onthe west side of Tamaqua off Rt. 209.
18. (I2) Kline Township Recreation Area - Featuresa nice ice skating rink. Additional recreationopportunities under development. At theintersection of Rt. 309 and Lofty Road.
19. (I3) Hometown Wildlife Sanctuary - Located acrossMarian Ave. from Air Products. View ponds, wetlands andscenic forested habitat.
20. (J3) Kellner Dam - Located in Tamaqua’snorthwest side near the elementary school. Featuresfishing and walking in a forested setting.
21. (J4) Rabbit Run Reservoir - Located southwest ofTamaqua off Valley Road. Fishing, hiking and natureexploration.
HIKING TRAILS AND WALKING PATHSContact “Porcupine Pat” McKinney at the SchuylkillConservation District for more information.(570) 622-4124 ext. 113, or e-mail [email protected]/trails for trail accesses and GPS info.Inquire about Schuylkill On The Move which meets monthlyat various sites throughout the county. Informed naturalistslead tours that are free and open to the public.www.schuylkillvision.com
1. (I7) Appalachian Trail - Trail access located off Rt.645and Rt. 501 south of Pine Grove, from Rt. 183, between
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1. (D5) Camp-A-While Campground - Located at Exit112 (Rt. 25-Hegins) of I-81. Features include: countrystore and RV parts, weekend activities, full hookups,fishing pond, swimming pool, game room, recreationroom, hiking, playground, lounge, laundry and showers.(570) 682-8696
2. (H6) Christmas Pines Campground - Located offInterstate 78 Exit 29B (Rt. 61-Pottsville). Travel north onRt. 61 to Rt. 895 west near Auburn. Features include:fishing pond, showers, pavilion, laundry andgift shop. (570) 366-8866
3. (K5) Laurel Lakes Campsites - Located off Rt. 895near Rt. 309 between New Ringgold and Snyders.Features include: shaded wooded sites, playground,fishing and more. (570) 386-5301
4. (G1) Red Ridge Lake Campground - Located offboth I-81 (Exit 141) & I-80 (Exit 242) along Rt. 339.Features include: trout fishing (fee), swimming, hiking,ceramics and crafts, planned activities and handicappedaccessible facilities. (570) 384-4760
5. (I5) Rosemount Camping Resorts - Located in thebeautiful Lewistown Valley off Rts. 209 & 309 betweenPottsville and Tamaqua. Features include: swimmingpool, hiking, fishing, entertainment and nearbyattractions. (570) 668-2580
6. (E6) Echo Valley Campground - Located off Exit 104(Rt. 125-Ravine) of I-81. Take a left on Rt. 125 towardsTremont and look for signs. Features include: weekendentertainment, playground, swimming, miniature golf andhorseshoes. Highlights include a new recreational halland shower facilities.(570) 695-3659 www.echovalleycamp.com
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1. (I5) Rivers Outdoor Adventures - Located on thebanks of the Little Schuylkill River on Rt 895. Offers avariety of services available from canoeing to fishing.(570) 943-3151 www.riversflyfishing.com
2. (I7) Cabela’s - The world’s foremost outfitter, inthe Hamburg area at the intersection of Rt. 61 andInterstate 78.
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1. (J6) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Located 9 milesnorth of I-78. Take Rt. 61 north off I-78 (Exit 29B-Pottsville) to Rt. 895 East. World renowned as theobservation point for autumn migration of birds andprey. Trails offer spectacular vistas of Appalachians.Visitor’s center open daily.(610) 756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org
2. (J5) Nature & Discovery Store - Located on Rt. 443& 895, at the Little Schuylkill River Bridge across fromRivers Outdoor Adventures, New Ringgold. (570) 943-2436
3. (G7) Dr. James S. Shadle Nature Center - Wildlifemuseum of the Bear Creek Environmental Area locatedwithin the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, Rt. 895,Summit Station. (570) 622-4124 ext. 113
4. (J4) Stonehedge Gardens - Attractive landscapedgardens located in South Tamaqua. From Rt. 309 turnonto Dairy Road and travel a short distance. A nonprofitorganization to cultivate the artistic and wholisticcommunity and environment. (570) 386-4276
5. (C8) Swatara Furnace - Only remaining remnants of aonce-thriving industry from the mid-1800’s. Walk fartherto view High Bridge Dam.
6. (I4) Newkirk Tunnel - This picnic and historic areais next to the Schuylkill Valley Trail just outside ofTamaqua. Features an interpretive kiosk that tells thestory of mining in the tunnel.
7. (I2) Tamaqua Dry Dam Located in State Game Lands#227 near Hometown. This basin serves as flood controlon the Little Schuylkill River.
8. (G7) Schuylkill County Fair - Rt. 895 Summit Station.Full six-day Fair ending first Saturday in August. Featurescelebration of agriculture (Schuylkill County’s #1Industry), AG Museum, livestock exhibits and naturecenter. Call the Schuylkill Conservation District at(570) 622-3742 ext. 5 www.schuylkillfair.com
SCHUYLKILL COUNTYWATERSHED ASSOCIATIONS
Catawissa Creek Restoration AssociationEd Wytovich, President12 Paul Street, Ashland, PA 17921, (570) [email protected]@udasd.k12.pa.us
Mahanoy Creek Watershed AssociationRoseann Weinrich, President420 Dutchtown Road, Ashland, PA 17921, (570) [email protected]
Northern Swatara Creek Watershed AssociationKen Ninkovich, President309 Sweet Lake Arrow Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963(570) 345-0220Bob Evanchalk, [email protected] Swatara Cooperative Trout Nursery, operated by the NorthernSwatara Creek Watershed Association, produces and stocksBrook, Rainbow, Brown and Golden Rainbow trout. The majorityare stocked in the Upper and Lower little Swatara Creek, but over2,000 fish were stocked in Sweet Arrow Lake and the mainbranch of Swatara Creek in the borough of Pine Grove. Everyyear, about 70 twenty-inch plus long ‘Lunker’ Rainbow trout arestocked in Sweet Arrow Lake by the nursery.The main branch of Swatara Creek was, just a few years ago,considered hopelessly polluted. Through the efforts of theSwatara Creek Watershed Association, the Schuylkill Conservation
District, the Pennsylvania DEP, EPA and many other agencies, ithas been converted to a stockable stream enjoyed by many. The Watershed Association has developed a Special NeedsAccess Area located near the Sweet Arrow Lake County ParkClubhouse on Clubhouse Road off Rt 443 in memory of Rolland“Ronny” Wiggins. Fishermen with special needs may park withinfeet of the waterfront trail. Canoes and kayaks can be launchedat the Special Needs Access as well.
Schuylkill Headwaters AssociationBill Reichert, PresidentPO Box 1385, Pottsville, PA [email protected] Schuylkill Headwaters Association (SHA) was founded in 1998with the mission “to promote the environmental integrity of theSchuylkill River, its tributaries, and the watershed that lies within theboundaries of Schuylkill County.” SHA works to protect and enhancethe headwaters of the Schuylkill River by educating residents aboutthe Schuylkill River and by implementing projects to reduce andcontrol pollution. There are various sources of water pollution withinthe headwaters of the Schuylkill River, including sedimentation andsewage; but the main impairment is abandoned mine drainage (AMD). AMD discharges are often acidic and contain the metals iron,manganese, and aluminum. This affects over 125 miles of streamswithin the Schuylkill River watershed in Schuylkill County. SHA partnerswith numerous organizations and state and federal agencies to
restore the headwaters of the Schuylkill River. With the help of thesepartners, SHA has received over $4 million in grant funding toconstruct seven AMD treatment systems, conduct water monitoringthroughout the watershed, implement other restoration projects, andto create a Restoration Plan for the watershed. This plan outlinesthe water quality impairments and prioritizes the treatment of AMDdischarges, with the goal of bringing the Schuylkill River back to lifemile by mile.
SHA also organizes outreach initiatives to educate the public aboutlocal water quality issues and remediation projects. Since 2009,SHA has carried out five Appalachian Regional ReforestationInitiative (ARRI) tree plantings in an effort to restore abandonedmine land to a native forest. Through these projects, volunteers haveplanted over 12,000 tree seedlings on mined land. SHA has alsohosted two National Wild And Scenic Film Festivals to educate thecommunity about environmental issues and attract new members.The Senior Environment Corps (SEC) of Schuylkill County’s Retired
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) works closely with SHA to monitorwater quality throughout the Schuylkill River watershed. Throughthese and other programs, SHA works to educate and engage thecommunity about water quality concerns and the remediation workunderway in their watershed.
Tri-Valley Watershed AssociationDemetrius Kasmari, Treasurer425 East Main Street, Hegins, PA 17938(570) [email protected]
Wiconisco Creek Restoration AssociationBill Nace, President397 Matter Lane, Millersburg, PA [email protected] Pennell, [email protected]
Schuylkill County CommissionersFrank J. Staudenmeier, Chairman
George F. Halcovage Jr.Gary J. Hess
