Frances Slocum State Park
Frances Slocum State Park is a 1,035-acre (419 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Frances Slocum Lake is a 165-acre (67 ha) man-made, horseshoe-shaped lake that is a popular fishing and boating destination. The park is 5 miles (8.0 km) from Dallas and 10 miles (16 km) from Wilkes-Barre.
| Frances Slocum State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Swampland in the park in autumn | |
Location of Frances Slocum State Park in Pennsylvania Frances Slocum State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°20′24″N 75°53′29″W |
| Area | 1,035 acres (4.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Named for | Frances Slocum |
| Governing body | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Frances Slocum State Park |
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