Frances Slocum Lake was created to control flooding. Picnicking areas and the dam were constructed and opened in the Spring of 1968. In 1972, Tropical Storm Agnes devastated large areas of the adjacent Wyoming Valley. Frances Slocum State Park was closed to the public and 280 families moved into temporary houses in the park until their homes were restored. After the last family moved out, the park reopened to the public in June 1974.
Additional Information
- Features:
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Picnic Pavilions
Snack Bar
Winter Activities
