Clearfield County Recreation & Tourism

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Curwensville Lake
While the main purpose of the Curwensville Dam is to control runoff from a 365 square mile drainage area upstream of the dam, providing flood protection for Curwensville, Clearfield, Lock Haven and many other towns along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, it also offers a complete sports and recreation area. Curwensville Lake encompasses almost 2900 acres of land and water. You are invited to enjoy the many great recreational activities available at Curwensville Lake & Recreational Area including boating, swimming, camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. For more information please contact CLRA at 814-236-2320.

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Boating: There are two three-lane boat launches on the main body of the lake, 70 shoreline boat mooring rental spaces and courtesy docks.

Swimming: The park offers visitors a 600 foot beach with both turf and sand areas for swimming and sun-bathing. The swimming area is roped off and marked with buoys. Rest rooms, a water fountain, and a changing facility are located nearby.

Picnicking: The park has numerous picnic sites with tables and grills. Call or visit the park office for information or reservations.

Athletic Fields and Play Areas: Curwensville Lake has a number of large athletic fields and horseshoe areas. For younger children, several playground areas are available.

Camping: A 44-site campground with electric hookups located in a peaceful woodland setting near the lake accommodates both tents and recreational vehicles. Campers have access to a centralized shower facility with flush toilets, potable water, and dump station.

Fishing: The reservoir supports a recreational water fishery managed and stocked by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and local Sportsmen organizations. Access to the lake for fishing isavailable through out the year. A Pennsylvania fishing license is required and anglers are subject to state laws and regulations.

Hunting: Hunting is permitted on project lands leased by the Pennsylvania Game Commission except in posted public use areas. A Pennsylvania hunting license is required and hunters are subject to state game laws.

Rails To Trails
Clearfield area offers a great opportunity for hiking and biking on Clearfield/Curwensville/Grampian Rails to Trails. The trail mainly follows along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River to Curwensville through thinly forested terrain. The portion of the trail also contains one large bridge crossing over the river that provides a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding hills and farm lands. Much of the five-mile section between Clearfield and Curwensville runs parallel to State Route 879 with several parking areas available. The trail then travels through the borough of Curwensville before traveling southwest to Grampian, and passes through a densely forested area close to Kratzer Run and ends in the borough of Grampian.

For more information on Rails to Trails contact:
Clearfield County Rails to Trails Association
310 East Cherry Street
Clearfield PA 16830
Benny Irwin - (814)-236-0894
Fred Ammerman - (814)-765-2641

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Treasure Lake is a private development consisting of 9000 acres of wooded land, over 2000 homes and 3 private lakes. Our impressive recreational facilities include the two Restaurants (Lakeview Lodge & Ski Lodge), tennis courts, lakes for fishing, swimming and boating, two PGA rated golf courses, driving range, stables, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, beaches, sledding and tubing hill, ball fields, nature trails, basketball court and a marina. Plenty of activity is available for winter and summer fun.
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