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This is the official page of Maurice K. Goddard State Park in Pennsylvania. The 2,856-acre Maurice K.

Goddard State Park features the 1,680-acre Lake Wilhelm, which is very popular with anglers and boaters. Many recreational activities attract visitors in all seasons. The large lake, abundant wetlands, old fields, and mature forests provide a diversity of habitats for wildlife, especially waterfowl, eagle, and osprey. State Game Lands 270 is adjacent to the park to the northwest of I-79. Read the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s full Social Media Policy: https://www.pa.gov/social-media-policy-and-disclaimer.

11/06/2026

Please share with any seniors who may be interested 🎓🌱🌎📚
For more information and to download the application, please visit www.mercercountycd.com/scholarship

10/30/2026

Don't be Dan. Be like Bob. See where fall color is peaking before you go at www.pa.gov/FallFoliage

10/29/2026

It's time for your Week 5 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

The continued pattern of warm days followed by cold nights and frosty mornings is continuing to transform southern Pennsylvania’s forests into a mosaic of fall color. With minimal winds helping to extend the peak in many counties, fantastic autumn shades are now visible from the middle and southern Appalachians to the southern Alleghenies and deep into the forests of southeastern PA.

As fall foliage season winds down, this weekend may be the last great opportunity to soak in the wonderful colors across a large portion of Penn’s Woods.

Photo 1: Norcross Vista (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Edinboro (Erie County)
Photo 3: Sinking Springs Road (Tiadaghton Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/29/2026

Investment in Pennsylvania's state parks pays off!

New data from a Penn State study shows the Commonwealth’s 125 free and open to the public state parks yielded over $16 for every $1 invested. Researchers estimate state park visitors spent $1.2 billion in Pennsylvania communities within 50 miles of a state park on visits to state parks in 2025.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/new-data--pennsylvania-s-free-state-parks-generate--16-in-econom

10/28/2026

Discover PA’s past in a whole new way! The DCNR/America250PA GeoTrail is now available, guiding adventurers to 25 state parks to uncover history through geocaching.

Explore, find, and log all caches to earn a completion coin.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/geocaching/dcnr-geo-trail

10/27/2026

Beneath a night sky alive with magic, Cherry Springs State Park feels like stepping into another world.

If you’re chasing wonder, inspiration, or an enchanted place to lose yourself in a good read, our state parks are waiting to be explored.

10/26/2026

Can you guess this state park?

Here's a hint: the park shares a name with its popular lake! ⛵

Check the comments for the answer!

10/23/2026

Meet the new assistant park manager for Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania.

With two campgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, the Nature Inn, and diverse habitats that are excellent for wildlife watching, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination in the heart of Pennsylvania.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-assistant-manager-bald-eagle-state-park-in-centre

10/22/2026

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylvania’s forests, and now vibrant hues are bursting statewide. From the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, across the full sweep of the Appalachians and into the southeastern corners of the state, the autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods is on full display.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive fall foliage seasons in a few years, making right now the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania’s breathtaking autumn scenery!

Photo 1: Mason Hill (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Bark Road (Buchanan Forest District)
Photo 3: Route 402 (Delaware Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/22/2026

PA Outdoor Corps is Pennsylvania’s premier youth conservation workforce development and training program run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with Student Conservation Association.

Follow us to learn more about the program and see what our crews are doing in the field!

10/21/2026

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁

Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and shared by you! Got one you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments below!

10/21/2026

🍂 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚… 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!

There’s no better time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall colors! 🍂 Take in the crisp autumn air, soak up the scenery, and explore the season on two wheels with our BikeShare Program!

🎉 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝘽𝙄𝙆𝙀𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙎 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚! 🚲 We have bikes in Crawford, Clarion and Mercer Counties! For more information, please visit - https://www.catabus.org/bike-share

🗓️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Now through November 1, 2026
🍁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: FallColors

🚵 Grab a bike, hit the trail, and make the most of this beautiful season! ❤️🧡💛

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙨 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙪𝙨!

09/29/2026

This coming Saturday looks to be a beautiful fall day with 100% chance of engaging with our local history! We hope you bring the whole family out to Echoes Across the Water and visit with some of our local history partners. Mercer County Historical Society, Greenville Area Historical Society/Waugh House Museum, Grove City Area Historical Society and Museum, Mercer County Conservation District, and Clear Creek Forest District just to name a few. There will also be lots of demonstrations, such as wool spinning, blacksmithing, flintknapping, and crosscut sawing. Other activities include, fresh pressed apple sampling, atlatl throwing, mock archaeology digs, and cyanotypes.

09/25/2026

Fall is in the air 🍂, with our October programs on your mind.

October will be our last month with programs until 2027. Take advantage of them while they are still here!

09/22/2026

Hunters, take note! Maurice K Goddard State Park will allow hunting on all Sunday hunting dates this fall.
Remember: Hunting is only allowed in designated areas. Before you head out, check with park staff or our official maps to confirm open hunting zones. Stay safe, follow all rules, and enjoy your time outdoors.
Find maps at www.pa.gov/MauriceKGoddardStatePark

09/16/2026

Join us tonight for the first of three history hikes!

09/08/2026

Less than a month away from celebrating Mercer County's rich history!

09/05/2026

Calling all Girl Scouts! We still have plenty of spaces left for our program next weekend for Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

Girl Scouts Love Maurice K Goddard State Park: Secrets in the Soil - Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Launch 3 Pavilion

Girl Scouts, come learn the hidden history at Maurice K Goddard State Park that was found in the soil, dating back 10,000 years ago. A short hike in a mowed field will lead us to the water's edge and an area where artifacts were unearthed. After learning about this ancient history, you will try your hand as an archeologist in a mock archaeology dig box. This program is best suited for upper elementary scouts and up. Registration is required, please call the office at (724)253-4833 or email [email protected].

09/02/2026

It is fair week for The Great Stoneboro Fair! If you are planning go, swing by the wildlife building to see our booth and say hello!!

Address

684 Lake Wilhelm Road
Sandy Lake, PA
16145

Telephone

+17242534833

Website

https://www.pa.gov/MauriceKGoddardStatePark

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