Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Water level
- 3.05 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Frances Slocum Lake
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 01536500 — Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA · 5.7 mi from Frances Slocum Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Francis Slocum State Park
| Location | Kingston Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Frances Slocum Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.335528, -75.886492 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Luzerne |
Francis Slocum State Park is a public boat launch providing access to Frances Slocum Lake in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.33553, -75.88649. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Francis Slocum State Park is a public boat launch on Frances Slocum Lake in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francis Slocum State Park
Is Francis Slocum State Park free to use?
Yes, Francis Slocum State Park is a public boat launch with free access in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania.
What water does Francis Slocum State Park access?
Francis Slocum State Park provides boat launch access to Frances Slocum Lake in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Francis Slocum State Park?
Francis Slocum State Park is located at coordinates 41.335528, -75.886492 in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.1 mi of Francis Slocum State Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.