The park is about 2 miles southwest of the PA Route 54 interchange of Interstate Route 81-SR 1006 from Saint Clair to Mahanoy City. Situated at the western end of Locust Valley near the headwaters of Locust Creek, the park encompasses 1,144 acres, including a 52 acre lake. With the exception of approximately 60 acres located in the immediate area of the dam, the entire park area is forested. The park was opened to the public in 1972, with the formal dedication being conducted on July 10, 1972.
All areas are within easy access to swimming, boating, fishing and hiking facilities.
The 282 campsites are located in wooded areas and are divided into tent and trailer sites. Tenting is permitted on the north side of the lake and the trailer facilities are located on the south side of the lake. Campground conveniences include modern comfort stations and washhouses with shower facilities. A sanitary trailer dump station is located on the trailer side of the lake. All campsites are located in a heavily wooded area and are provided with parking spur, picnic table, firering and a cleared area for camping equipment.