State Game Lands Number 84
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
2,011 acres9.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in East Cameron Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in East Cameron Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 84 (9.3 mi). 41% of East Cameron Township’s land is conserved, about 3,053 acres. 146 acres are parks and preserves, 220 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
41%
3,053 acres · of 11.7 sq mi of land
Trails
27 mi
2.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
146 ac
220 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
73%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,421 ft
Mahanoy Mountain
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is State Game Lands Number 84, with 9.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,053 conserved acres
41% of East Cameron Township’s land. Who manages East Cameron Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife2,002 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government1,050 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits142 ac
State Resource Management Area · 2,002 acLocal Recreation Area · 1,048 acPrivate Conservation · 142 acLocal Park · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 084 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,002 | Open |
| Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1,048 | Restricted |
| Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 142 | Open |
| East Cameron Township Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 2 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in East Cameron Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in East Cameron Township
Mahanoy Mountain1,421 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Open to bikes · 4.3 miHorses · 4.3 miUnpaved · 4.5 mi
State Route 20210.3 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in East Cameron Township: April to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 49 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in East Cameron Township →
Next door
East Cameron Township and its neighbors
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Mount Carmel Township183 miCoal Township127 miWest Cameron Township29 miEast Cameron Township27 miButler Township8.6 miUpper Mahanoy Township7.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cameron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Coal Township | 19% | 4.8 | 2 | 62% | B+ |
| Mount Carmel Township | 19% | 8.5 | 21 | 71% | A |
| Upper Mahanoy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Cameron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Butler Township | 8% | 0.3 | 2 | 30% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in East Cameron Township
Where can I hike in East Cameron Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 84, 9.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on East Cameron Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 84 doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near East Cameron Township?
28,885 acres of parks and open public land lie inside East Cameron Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,160 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from East Cameron Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →