Campers and fishermen frequently utilize their boats. Motorized boats must display a current registration. Boats registered in other states must display a Pennsylvania launch permit in addition to their current registration. Locust Lake is one of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission's high intensity fishing areas and receives several stockings of brown and brook trout annually. Pickerel, bass, both largemouth and smallmouth, and panfish are also found in sufficient numbers to give the fishermen action later in the season.
Night fishing is permitted.
Fishermen who are not camping at Locust Lake are required to use the fishermen's parking area near the park entrance, ice fishing is permitted during the winter season with trout being the primary species caught. Several activities such as hunting, dog training and trapping are permitted in designated areas within the park boundaries. Approximately 1,045 acres are available for hunting. Trails available for hiking are designated in a loop system and traverse both woodlands and open areas. Hemlock Trail extends approximately 2 miles.