road by park employees and park concessionaires. Hill Trail is a "moderate" short, but steep trail that parallels a power line and provides easy and direct access to the picnic area and beach from the park office. Edge Trail is an "easy" grassy trail. It forms a boundary between the forest and farmer's fields. Crow Trail is an "easy" old dirt road. It passes through second growth forests, pine and larch plantations, grassy fields and an overgrown meadow. Tuscarora Lake Tuscarora Lake is a warm water fishery containing bass, muskellunge, walleye, pickerel, catfish, yellow perch, trout and sunfish. Night fishing and ice fishing are permitted. The rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission apply. All boats must be either row boats or powerboats with electric motors. They must have a launch permit from the fish commission or valid registration from any state. Rowboats, canoes and pedal boats are available to rent. The lake is open for swimming beginning on Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend. Beginning in 2008 lifeguards will not be posted at the beach. The maximum depth of the lake in the swimming area is 5.5 feet (1.67 m). Hunting Hunting is permitted on about of Tuscarora State Park. The hunting of groundhogs is prohibited. Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The primary game species are squirrels, white-tailed deer, rabbits, pheasant, woodcocks, doves, turkey, and ruffed grouse. Overnight area Tuscarora has an overnight area with camping cottages and yurts. Nearby state parks The following state parks are within of Tuscarora State Park: Beltzville State Park (Carbon County) Hickory Run State Park (Carbon County) Lehigh Gorge State Park (Carbon and Luzerne Counties) Locust Lake State Park (Schuylkill County) Nescopeck State Park ( Luzerne County) Swatara State Park (Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) References External links State parks of Pennsylvania Protected areas established in 1971 Parks in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Campgrounds in Pennsylvania Protected areas of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania