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Pymatuning
Pymatuning
State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for
WELCOME
Top 10 Activities to do at Pymatuning
Pennsylvania State Parks Mission
1. Watch for eagles at Wilson Launch.
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide
2. Catch a walleye or a crappie from one of
the many developed shoreline fishing areas.
opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as
3. Take a kayak or canoe trip on the
Shenango River.
outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these
purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic and
4. Feed the carp at the Spillway.
historical values of parks should be given first consideration.
5. Rent a pontoon boat at Jamestown,
Espyville or Linesville marinas.
Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that
protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current
6. Explore the history of the swamp,
reservoir and dam at the Gatehouse.
7. Spend a weekend at the Jamestown or
Linesville campground.
8. Visit the Fish and Boat Commission’s
Linesville Fish Hatchery and the Game
Commission’s Wildlife Learning Center.
9. Watch the sunset from the Spillway Trail.
10. Stay the night in a modern cabin.
and future generations.
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PYMATUNING STATE PARK
Pymatuning State Park is big in many ways.
At 16,892 acres it is one of the largest
Pennsylvania state parks, while the 17,088acre Pymatuning Reservoir is the largest
lake in the Commonwealth. Pymatuning
is among the most visited state parks in
Pennsylvania. But the biggest thing about
the park is the fun you can have boating,
fishing, swimming, camping and enjoying
other recreational opportunities.
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SPILLWAY AREA
Reservations
Directions
Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for
state park information and reservations.
The south shore of the park, including
Jamestown Campground, boat launch,
beach, cabins, picnic areas, group tenting
and the park office, can be reached from US
322. The north shore of the park, including
Linesville Campground, beach, picnic
areas, boat launch, marina and cabins can
be reached from US 6. The east shore of
the park, Tuttle Point, beach, picnic areas,
boat launches and Espyville Marina can be
reached from PA 285.
The Spillway:
The Spillway located near Linesville has
attracted visitors even before construction
was completed. Carp that were in the
Shenango River began gathering at the
spillway to capture natural food that was
being washed over the bowl. Over time,
tourists began feeding bread to the carp
and ducks that gathered there. Today, over
300,000 yearly visitors make this one of
their vacation stops.
The tradition of feeding fish at the spillway
is a unique exception to DCNR’s “No
Feeding Wildlife” policy. Wildlife, including
geese, have been attracted to this spillway
bowl since it was constructed in 1934.
The flow of water over the bowl provides
a smorgasbord of plant material, insect
larvae, crayfish and other invertebrates for
waterfowl and fish to eat. In the 1930s, it
was common to feed wildlife at parks and
the spillway was no exception. Roadside
vendors began to provide bread to feed the
fish. As word of this unique area spread, it
quickly became a popular tourist attraction.
DCNR allows fish-feeding at the spillway
because of its cultural and historical value.
Feeding wildlife may provide a few
minutes of entertainment, but it can lead
to serious problems for both humans and
wildlife.
HISTORY
Follow posted rules and regulations and
remember these important principles:
• Do not feed wildlife anywhere in the park
with the unique exception of fish-feeding at
the spillway.
• When feeding fish at the spillway, use the
traditional bread or pellets, which target
fish instead of ducks and geese. Do not feed
fish other foods such as chips, popcorn or
pastries.
• Keep areas clean of food and litter.
PA Game Commission Wildlife
Learning Center:
The center houses offices for the waterfowl
management area and for the land
management area that includes Game Land
214. It also has a visitor center with exhibits
focused on native wildlife. There is a paved
interpretive walking trail that showcases
the forest, lake and old farm habitats that are
common at Pymatuning.
PA Fish & Boat Commission
Hatchery:
Originally constructed in 1939, the Linesville
Fish Culture Station (hatchery) is situated
on 97 developed acres of land managed by
the Fish and Boat Commission. The facility
consists of earthen ponds, exterior concrete
raceways, a hatchery building that contains
interior stainless steel and concrete raceways,
and jar and vertical flow through tray egg
incubators. The hatchery building has a
visitor center showing the operation of the
hatchery and exploring the fish, reptiles and
amphibians of Pennsylvania including a twostory aquarium featuring live Pymatuning
Lake fish.
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
Spend the Day
Westinghouse Pavilion 5 and Main Beach
Pavilion 11. Unreserved picnic pavilions
are free on a first-come, first-served
basis. Pets in day use areas must be kept
on a leash or safely restrained and are
prohibited in swimming areas and some
overnight areas.
fishermen can fish from the Ohio shore
and Pennsylvania licensed fishermen from
the Pennsylvania shore. There is ADA
accessible fishing access in the Jamestown
Day Use Area and ADA accessible fishing
piers at the Espyville and Linesville marinas
and the Shenango River.
SWIMMING: Three public beaches,
Linesville, Main Beach and Beach Two;
and the beach for campers in Jamestown
Campground are open the weekend before
Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather
and conditions permitting. Swim at your
own risk. Please read and follow posted
rules.
BOATING: maximum 20 hp motors
permitted
The Pymatuning Reservoir has many boat
launches along the shores, including an
ADA accessible launch in the Jamestown
Marina and Manning Boat Launch.
The three Pennsylvania boat marinas
have boat mooring and rent pontoon boats,
motorboats, rowboats, canoes and kayaks
and have a store that has bait, tackle and
snacks.
Motorboats must display a boat
registration from any state. Non-powered
boats must display one of the following:
boat registration from any state; launching
permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania
State Parks that are available at most state
park offices; launch use permit from the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
PICNICKING: Picnic tables are
available in many areas. Jamestown and
Linesville beaches have ADA accessible
picnic sites complete with grill and table.
There are 10 picnic pavilions that may
be reserved up to 11 months in advance
for a fee. Linesville Pavilion 8 is near the
Linesville Beach and Espyville Pavilion
13 is at the Espyville Launch. The other
pavilions are located throughout the
Jamestown day use area. From the southeast
moving clockwise on the map is Ackerman
Pavilion 9, Spruce Hill Pavilion 2, Weir
Pavilion 1, Carp Point Pavilion 3, Ball
Field Pavilion 10, Bay View Pavilion 4,
SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY: Popular
areas to photograph the sunsets at
Pymatuning are the Spillway, Linesville
Beach, the causeway and Jamestown
Main Beach. While the setting sun
makes beautiful photographs, wait a few
minutes after complete sunset to capture
the afterglow where you will often have
brilliant oranges and yellows to give you
those postcard shots.
FISHING: The Pymatuning Reservoir
is a warmwater fishery. Common species
are walleye, muskellunge, carp, crappie,
perch, bluegill and largemouth and
smallmouth bass. Ice fishing during the
winter months is also popular. When
fishing by boat, fishing licenses issued
by either Ohio or Pennsylvania are
honored anywhere on the lake. When
fishing from the shore, only Ohio licensed
Stay the Night
CAMPING: modern restrooms with
showers
There are two camping areas that are open
from mid-April through mid-October.
Contact the park for specific dates. All
campgrounds are near swimming, boating,
fishing and hiking and have a sanitary dump
station. The maximum stay in all camping
areas is fourteen days during the summer
season and 21 days during the off-season.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
In the northern part of the park, Linesville
Campground has modern facilities, including
showers, flush toilets and ADA accessible
campsites. About half of the campsites have
HUNTING AND FIREARMS: About
10,300 acres are open to hunting, trapping
and the training of dogs during established
seasons. Common game species are deer,
turkey, rabbit, squirrel and waterfowl. The
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Wildlife
Management Area has controlled shooting
during the annual waterfowl season. Special
areas are also established for duck hunting.
Public hunting is available in many areas
surrounding the controlled shooting section.
A propagation area comprising 2,500 acres
of water provides a protected location for
migratory waterfowl during their flights
north and south.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as
groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is
only permitted from the day following Labor
Day through March 31 in designated hunting
areas. The Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania
Game Commission rules and regulations
apply. Contact the park office for ADA
accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at
all times. Other visitors use the park during
hunting seasons. Firearms and archery
equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in authorized hunting
areas during hunting seasons. In areas not
open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment
shall be kept in the owner's car, trailer or
leased campsite. Exceptions include: law
enforcement officers and individuals with
a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry
Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm
concealed on their person while they are
within a state park.
Disc Golfing: An 18-hole, par 66,
disc golf course is located in the Jamestown
Day Use Area near the park office. Score
cards are available at the first and tenth hole
tees along the road leading to Beach 2 and
Pavilion 4. The course is set up in two loops
electricity. Pets are permitted on selected
sites.
On the south end of the Pymatuning
Reservoir, Jamestown Campground has
modern facilities, including showers and
flush toilets. About half of the campsites
have electricity. There is a boat launch,
beach, camp store, amphitheater and a
playground. Pets are permitted on selected
sites.
CABINS: All cabins have a furnished
living area, kitchen/dining area, toilet/shower
room and two or three bedrooms. Kitchens
include an oven, stove top, microwave oven,
refrigerator and a coffee pot with basket
ORGANIZED GROUP TENTING:
This rustic area can serve groups up to 400
people and is in the Jamestown area.
Pymatuning Dam: Constructed at
a point where the hills converged to form
a narrow valley, the earthen dam extends
2,400 feet across the valley with a maximum
height of 50 feet where it crosses the old
Shenango River channel. The core of the
dam is made of fine-grained clay, with a row
of interlocking steel pilings in the center.
The pilings were driven 12 to 53 feet into the
bedrock.
Heavy sandstone, ranging from 18 to 36
inches thick and hauled in by train, protects
the dam from pounding waves.
Early Inhabitants
Early inhabitants of the area included
the Adena Culture, better known as the
Mound Builders from 3,000 to 1,000 years
ago. The Adena were known for building
burial mounds and earthwork structures.
It is not known what happened to these
mysterious people. Beginning in 1,050 AD
the Woodland Indians of the Monongahela
Culture lived in small villages in this area.
They grew corn, beans, squash and relied
on hunting and gathering of wild foods.
Most of these people had dispersed by the
1630s, before the first Europeans started to
arrive.
During the 1700s, there were several
Delaware Indian (Lenni Lenape)
settlements along the western border of
Pennsylvania. The settlement known as
Pymatuning Town was located south of the
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
Program topics include history, wildlife,
plants, nature photography and outdoor
recreation. Kayaking along the shores gives
the visitor a close-up view of songbirds,
waterfowl, eagles and glacial geology.
Curriculum-based environmental
education programs are available to schools
and youth groups. Teacher workshops are
Pymatuning State Park offers a wide
variety of environmental education
and interpretive programs. Through
hands-on activities, guided walks,
recreational experiences and evening
programs, participants gain appreciation,
understanding and develop a sense of
stewardship toward natural and cultural
resources.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to
participate in park activities due to a
disability, please contact the park you plan
to visit.
This symbol indicates facilities
and activities that are Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for
people with disabilities. This publication
text is available in alternative formats.
Ice Fishing: Walleye, perch and crappie
are often caught through the ice of the
Pymatuning Reservoir.
trails for snowmobiles. In the Jamestown
area, there are additional trails and open
fields.
Iceboating: Iceboating is permitted
everywhere on the lake.
Cross-country Skiing: Most open
areas of the park are open to cross-country
skiing.
Snowmobiling: Fries Road Trail by
Tuttle Point and the abandoned railroad
grade by the spillway provide five miles of
Gate House: The picturesque Gate
House is a castle-like stone structure which
allows water flow through the dam. Water
enters the gatehouse through a 20-foot-wide
diversion channel and travels 280 feet to the
outflow conduits. This historical structure
was guarded during World War II. Today, it
is the site of weddings during the summer
months.
Pioneer Settlement
The vast and formidable swamp discouraged
overland travel and settlement. Two
important events changed that. First was the
Land Act by passage of the Pennsylvania
legislature in 1792. The act opened all
unsettled lands in northwestern Pennsylvania
for sale to pay off its debt from the
Revolutionary War. The second event was
the signing of the 1795 treaty at Fallen
Timbers between General Anthony Wayne
and the Iroquois Nation. After these events,
settlers began to arrive in the area.
Several land companies purchased the land
and provided surveyors, roads and bridges.
Most of the land in the Pymatuning area was
purchased by the Pennsylvania Population
Company who sold the land as 100-acre and
200-acre tracts. As a condition of purchase,
the settlers were required to erect a cabin
within one year and clear at least ten acres
within two years. Establishing a homestead
was difficult due to swampy areas, poor
soils and on-going land disputes, making
settlement slow.
Pymatuning Reservoir
“Every human accomplishment has its
beginning in a dream.” The Honorable
Gifford Pinchot, then governor of
Pennsylvania, delivered these stirring words
as part of his address at the Pymatuning
reservoir ground breaking in 1931. Pinchot
was fulfilling a Pennsylvania dream that
began in 1868 when the General Assembly
provided a survey and an estimate of the
cost to drain the Pymatuning swamp to
create farmlands. However, the swamp was
not drained because it would cripple the
industries downstream in the Beaver and
Shenango Valleys.
A severe flood in 1913 spurred the
legislature to action. The Pymatuning Act,
signed the same year, appropriated $100,000
to initiate building a dam. The Pymatuning
Act states that the primary purpose of
the Pymatuning Reservoir shall be for
the conservation of waters entering the
Pymatuning Swamp and for regulating the
flow of water in the Shenango and Beaver
Rivers. A secondary purpose is to use the
dam and lake as a reservoir to impound flood
water during periods of excessive runoff
from the 158 square miles of drainage area
above the dam. Construction of the concrete
“spillway bowl” allowed independent
regulation of the 2,500-acre upper reservoir
to provide optimal wildlife habitat.
It took 18 years for public and private
organizations to raise the funds needed to
build the dam. Work began in the fall of
1931. It took three years and almost 7,000
men to turn the dream into a reality.
available. Group programs must be arranged
in advance and may be scheduled by calling
the park office. Programs are offered yearround. For information on programs or if
your group would like to schedule a program,
contact the park office.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Enjoy the Winter
filters. Occupants must bring linens,
towels, cookware and tableware.
Twenty modern cabins located near the
Jamestown Campground are available
for year-round use. Cabin 20 is ADA
accessible. Five ADA accessible, modern
cabins by the Linesville Campground are
open from mid-April to late-October.
In Jamestown, cabins 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and
9 have two bedrooms, one with a full bed
and one with two sets of single bunk beds.
Cabins 4, 6 and 10 have three bedrooms,
one with a full bed, one with two sets of
single bunk beds and one with one set of
single bunk beds. Cabins 11-20 have two
bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one
with two sets of single bunk beds. Cabins
1-4 are dog friendly.
Linesville cabins (21-25) have two
bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and one
with both a full bed and one set of single
bunk beds.
(Front 9 and Back 9) starting and ending at
Pavilion 4.
present day reservoir along the bank of the
upper Shenango River, known at the time
as Pymatuning Creek, near the mouth of
Crooked Creek and is first shown on maps as
Pematuning in 1761. The name Pymatuning
translates to “crooked mouth man’s dwelling
place.” The settlement was abandoned in
1778 when the Delaware moved to the
interior of present day Ohio.
Glacial History
Beneath the Pymatuning Reservoir lie the
remains of the Great Pymatuning Swamp.
The swamp is a result of the glaciers that
moved and melted in this area during the
last ice advance as glacial lakes filled in
with sediments and became swamps. The
Shenango River flows through this ancient
swamp supplying water for the Pymatuning
Reservoir. The region’s glacial history
can be seen in its long rounded ridges,
broad upland areas and linear valleys that
are often filled with natural lakes and
wetlands. Black Jack Swamp Natural Area
is a remnant of what was once the great
Pymatuning swamp
Sledding: The slopes of the dam are
good for sledding.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are
posted on bulletin boards and at the park
office.
Nearest Hospitals
To the South:
UPMC Horizon: Greenville
110 North Main Street
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Greenville, PA 16125
724-588-2100
To the East:
Meadville Medical Center
751 Liberty Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-333-5000
Information and Reservations
For More Information Contact:
Pymatuning State Park
2660 Williamsfield Road
Jamestown, PA 16134
724-932-3142
email: pymatuningsp@pa.gov
GPS DD: Lat. 41.49937 Long. -80.46784
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Information and Reservations
Make online reservations at:
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for state park
information and reservations.
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Protect and Preserve our Parks
Please make your visit safe and enjoyable.
Obey all posted rules and regulations and
respect fellow visitors and the resources of
the park.
• Be prepared and bring the proper
equipment. Natural areas may possess
hazards. Your personal safety and that of
your family is your responsibility.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Because uncontrolled pets may chase
wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must be
controlled and attended at all times and on a
leash, caged or crated. Pets are prohibited in
swimming areas.
• Please camp only in designated areas
and try to minimize your impact on the
campsite.
Nearby Attractions
Information on nearby attractions is
available from:
The Crawford County Convention and
Visitors Bureau,
800-332-2338. www.visitcrawford.org
The Mercer County Convention and
Visitors Bureau, 800-637-2370.
www.mercercountypa.org
For more information about Ohio State
Parks, contact Pymatuning State Park,
440-293-6030.
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/pymatuning
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Natural areas have unique scenic, geologic or ecological value and are set aside for scientific
observation and to protect outstanding examples of natural interest and beauty. Pymatuning has two
natural areas in the northern part of the lake, Black Jack Swamp and Clark Island. Although there are
no trails or facilities, visitors are welcome to explore the undeveloped natural areas.
Black Jack Swamp Natural Area encompasses 725 acres comprised of a mature forest of hardwoods
and eastern white pines, secluded coves and narrow, shrub-lined channels. Vast wetlands protected
the area from settlement, leaving it mostly untouched. The natural area provides diverse habitats for a
variety of plants and animals.
At 161 acres, Clark Island Natural Area is the largest of Pymatuning State Park’s islands. With the
construction of Pymatuning Reservoir in 1934, this hilltop was surrounded by water, isolating it from
the adjacent land. As a result, the island is an outstanding example of an undisturbed plant community
that features a mature forest of hardwoods and eastern white pines. Picturesque coves and a sheltered
inland pond add to the beauty and serenity of the area.
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Spillway Trail: 2.5 miles, easiest hiking
The linear Spillway Trail can be accessed at either Fries Road (Linesville) or at the Spillway parking
lot. This former railroad bed is now a multi-use trail that is great for walking, biking, snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. Summer months find yellow warblers darting along the path.
Spring brings in the migrating waterfowl where numerous species of ducks, tundra swans, grebes and
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The trailhead begins below the dam at Shelter 1. Follow the trail across the Shenango River and turn
right. This hiking and snowmobile trail runs along the beautiful tree-lined Sugar Run. Stop and listen
for songbirds, relax by the small rapids and check out the large sandstone rocks lining the stream
bottom and banks.
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This trail is a spur off the Tamarack Trail. It traverses a wetland via a walkway, connecting to a
waterfowl observation deck where the quiet observer may watch for basking turtles in the pond,
dragonflies and flycatchers. Trailhead is located along West Lake Road just past the Century Club.
Log Cabin Trail: 1.0 mile, more difficult hiking
To access this trail, use the Tamarack Trailhead along West Lake Road and proceed right at the
Y-intersection of Tamarack Trail. Watch for trail markings (yellow blazes) on the trees.
This trail runs behind the Jamestown cabins through a forested area. Just after starting on the trail,
there is a large opening in the forest to the right. The blown down trees are from a severe storm in
2012. New growth and signs of forest regeneration can be seen. After crossing Adams Road, the trail
continues past the cabins. Log Cabin Trail ends at West Lake Road; however, the Camp Store Trail can
be picked up by turning left and following the road approximately 100 feet before crossing the road.
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Located along West Lake Road just past the Century Club, Tamarack Trail is named for the deciduous
conifer trees that grow in the area. The trail passes through a mixed deciduous forest of black cherry,
maple and tamarack trees. As the trail winds along the edge of Beaver Dam Pond, hikers catch a
glimpse of great blue herons, red-tailed hawks or warblers. This loop trail connects with the Beaver
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SUMMER: With the added hours of daylight, there is ample time to explore the trails and shoreline
of the park. Since many wildlife species take a break during the heat of the day, the best hours
for wildlife observation are nearest sunrise and sunset. This is also the best time for photography.
Visit the wetlands to watch dragonflies and damselflies darting through the air or glimpse a turtle
basking on a log. Hummingbirds and butterflies take advantage of nectar-filled
native wildflowers at the plant garden located at the Environmental
Classroom. Check out the bat condo near the Jamestown cabins
to watch the bats and their acrobatic flights as they chase
night-flying insects.
7
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JAMESTOWN
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To Greenville, 7 Mi.
CRAWFORD COUNTY
MERCER COUNTY
Rev. 7/11/14
1. Plan ahead and prepare
• Find out about the park you’re visiting before you arrive
• Plan for a safe trip, but be ready for anything
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
• Use existing paths to travel between campsites, picnic areas, shower houses, etc.
• Park only in designated areas and obey all traffic regulations
3. Dispose of waste properly
• Do not burn food and trash in campfires
• Place trash in dumpsters, not laundry areas
• PLEASE RECYCLE
4. Leave what you find
• Observe, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts
• Leave picnic tables where you find them
• Avoid introducing/transporting non-native plant species. Leave wildflowers in place for
all to enjoy
WINTER: Winter can be difficult on wildlife as food may be scarce and there are fewer hours of
daylight available to find food. With the leaves gone from the trees, birds are easier to find and fresh
snow can be a great place to look for tracks and signs left by animals. Waterfowl may be easier to spot
as they congregate in open water on the frozen lake. Owls, eagles and woodpeckers begin courtship
and nest-building during the winter months.
SPRING: As the trees begin to leaf out, the warmer, longer days bring life to the world of nature.
Bird, frog and toad songs can be heard throughout the day and night. Spring is the perfect time to
catch glimpses of migrating birds in peak breeding plumage. Wild animals become more active while
caring for their newborn young. While it is tempting to get up-close and personal with young wildlife,
or assume that young animals alone have been “abandoned,” people should not interfere. Watching
wildlife from a distance helps keep both people and wildlife safe.
Ballfield
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13. Manning Launch
41.624481, -80.501564
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CONTOURS ARE ON
50 FT. INTERVALS
135
10
1
Run
11
P.G.C. Regulated Area
See
Enlargement
PA Park Office
11. Wilson Launch
41.675116, -80.485463
12. Linesville Beach,
Marina, Campground
41.657149, -80.460937
State Park Hunting
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10. Espyville Marina
41.608769, -80.501453
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115
Route from Office
to Spillway
9. Orchard Launch
41.582869, -80.506104
Jamestown
Camp
Entrance
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8. Snodgrass Launch
41.545341, -80.494425
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Jamestown
Marina
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7. Shenango River Launch
41.498229, -80.458669
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41.497765, -80.462659
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41.630897, -80.440189
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4. Jamestown Campground
41.517624, -80.506636
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3. Main Beach
41.523848, -80.494184
4
130
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Cabins
Multi-use Trail: Hiking,
Snowmobiling
Scott
0
1. Park Office
41.499416, -80.467877
2. Jamestown Marina
41.508990, -80.472001
Hiking Trail
1050
1100
Decimal Degree Lat. Long.