Great place to take the family. Have taken the grandsons there for the Sugar Shack, and many picnics. Nice to have a recreational facility like this.
This is a great family place, with picnic pavilions, hiking trails, a nature center and a lake. It's a bit of a drive but worth it!
We went there in late summer/early fall for a picnic and, due to lack of tree cover or any wind break, had to hold on to our plates and food to keep them from blowing away. On a calm day, would have been fine. Boat dock/launch on site.
In addition to the lake, check out the information center. They have a nice area to take a walk. They have events monthly. The lake had a very nice picnic/ play area. The bathrooms are clean.
I have been going here pretty much since the day it opened. You name it: boating, fishing, hiking, x-c skiing, great interpretive programs and picnicking. My wife and I often come here on summer evenings to BBQ and relax, hardly anyone around during the week. Impeccable grounds, upkeep and facilities. Best park in the Danville/Montour county area. Be sure to look for the bald eagle.
The fishing is terrific! Would definitely do it again. Only problem is there is no place close by to eat.
I have gone here twice now and loved it both times. The views are fantastic on the trails, especially at sunset. I am interested in getting access to the few trails you need a permit for. I imagine I'll be visiting this preserve a number of times considering how nice the weather will be the next few months. I highly recommend it!
Our 5 year old loved the swing sets and playground equipment in Goose Cove. We had the whole place to ourselves for a lovely picnic lunch in the shade overlooking the water. The planet walk was a nice surprise - and very educational. The facilities were nicely maintained as well. If we had a boat and/or bikes we could have stayed all day.
This is such a great place. Free. Lake is open to boaters - we take our kayaks and just float along. It's so big too that we never get bored. There are a lot of trails - large and small for whatever you're into.
montour preserve is serenity all around.....you can go fishing ,canoeing .......you can have a family picnic at their sheds, they have educational tours such as sapping maple trees for syrup, bird watching