frances slocum state park

Ellenlyn

This park is peaceful, quiet, well-kept and close to some metro areas. It's easy to spend a day in the nature. The lake is beautiful and large enough for boating, canoeing or kayaking. While I haven't fished there, I've seen plenty doing just that. There are plenty of hiking on clear trails that don't require intense hiking gear. There are camp sites, a swimming pool and pavillioned picnic areas for family reunions or gatherings of any type. It's fun to know that this is all just 30 minutes from either Wilkes-Barre or Scranton.

jsteg2015

Nice well kept playground, clean pool, nicely placed picnic tables with fire rings. They have boat, canoe and kayak rentals in season. Nice lake for fishing.

luckyjoe

Peaceful with plenty of space and picnic tables to go around. The pool is nice and the park has plenty of trails. We rented kayaks and had a nice rowing experience.

hislionlady

We love it here. Not only a beautiful place with hidden trails everywhere but the kids love camping here. Frances slocum has been my fo to fpr family time since i was a young girl.

JohnYNePa

Great place for a nice, quiet day of fishing, picnicking, cookout, or rowing a rental on the lake.Love it here.

828scottw

The park and the lake are really nice and clean. You can fish, camp, and swim here. The pool gets packed on the weekends during the summer months but its still clean and orderly. Its $4.00 per person for the day at the pool. The actual park is free.

dianar04

This is a great state park for camping. Sites are beautiful. Wooded, private , quiet. The lake is nice because only electric motors are allowed. Lots of hiking trails. It's a good spot for day use too like Picnicking and fishing. No camp store here though, so bring what you need with you.

backermanpa

We love visiting Frances Slocum State Park. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously kept. From a family gathering to simply walking the dog you won't be disappointed here. Great fishing spot too! Highly recommended for a very inexpensive family fun day.

TTdancer

The park has a lake for fishing and paddle boats, rowboats and canoes to rent. Lots of pavillions and a swimming pool for a fun afternoon with the kids. There are lots of trails and plenty of parking, with an RV campground, too. Close to town (15 min. to Wilkes-Barre).

SAHM42

Clean bathrooms and wonderful volunteers who showed up for the Heritage days made for a WONDERFUL free activity! KUDOS!

613steves613

A very relaxing hiking trail with activities for family fun (picnicking, boating, etc). Ideal settings for large gatherings - family reunions, casual get togethers with fellow workers, etc.

Jamers122

My family and I have been going to FS for about three years now. We love their pool in the summer months. It's close to home and reasonably priced. In fact, this year we bought a family pass to the pool for $180. The staff are almost always pleasant. As the summer comes to a close, it's also a very nice place to boat, fish, or sight see.

donvee

This is a great place to just get out and forget work and your problems, just hang out and vegetate. Very nice, calm lake to go kayaking, or maybe hike the trails with your dog. I could spend hours here decompressing and just staring at nothing. Or everything.

candygrl97

Love paddleboating around the lake; trails and tables for picnics, as well. Other facilities, though no personal experiece with those.

LindaM9876

we go to the park all year long, swimming in the summer, visit the park where the kids can play on the jungle jims etc. taking walks, look for birds, picnicking, great place to take the family. We have had work picnic there as well, a great time was had by all.