Locust Lake is a State Park campground that is tucked away in the mountains of Schuylkill County. The lake provides many forms of entertainment, from fishing to swimming, as well as two large boat ramps, (No gas engines) and a boat rental. The southern side of the lake is set aside for mainly tent-only camping, while across the water the northern shore is host to a fairly large amount of sites geared towards RV's and tents both. Each side of the lake has a season long resident ambassador that has always been friendly and helpful.
There are many bathroom buildings through-out the campground and they all seem to be located in such a way that regardless of site location, the bathrooms are always just a short trip. These facilities are maintained very well, I would say a minimum of twice daily. They are clean, well lit units that all include 3-4 showers with hot and cold running water, benches are available both inside the shower stall as well as along the wall in the "public" portions of the building. Each unit also has a public drinking fountain and a community events/emergency information board. These are very well lit and located in a way that while allowing a certain level of privacy from your neighboring campers never leave you feeling like you are in anyway unsafe. The sites vary in price of course in relation to the amenities you request/require, but I find the prices to be competitive if not a bargain in comparison to similar sites at other campgrounds. The park is pet-friendly, and offers sites with power and water connections, as well as a decently large sized grated fire ring on every site.
The camp store, an easy walk from virtually an location within the park, has all the staples and souvenirs one would expect as well as soft serve ice cream, fire wood, and boat rentals,(canoe, kayak, and 12-14 ft aluminum rowboats). You will be pleased to know there is a public beach that allows swimming, many well blazed nature trails of varying difficulty, amphitheaters with scheduled events and classes, guided educational hikes, multiple very nice playgrounds, and an exercise trail. They accept both reservations and walk-ins, and have extra parking for vehicle overflow keeping the sites from getting "cluttered". A large mix of Pa's native wildlife resides in the woods surrounding the camp making for some nice photo opportunities. There are many off-property hiking trails within minutes of your camp, these can lead you to a fire tower from the 1920's, waterfalls, or even an adjoining state park. Outside the park's main gates you are a very short trip to a local tavern, residential homes and farms selling wood and produce, private boat rentals, an impressive golf course, and even a RC airport. I highly suggest packing the family up and spending some time at Locust Lake to enjoy some family oriented, fun, educational, and safe camping.