State Game Lands Number 84
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
2,734 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in West Cameron Township
More than half of West Cameron Township’s land is conserved: 52%
52% of West Cameron Township’s land is conserved, about 3,961 acres. The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 84 (0.5 mi). 66 acres are parks and preserves, 119 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
52%
3,961 acres · of 11.9 sq mi of land
Trails
29 mi
2.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
66 ac
119 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,961 conserved acres
52% of West Cameron Township’s land. Who manages West Cameron Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife2,854 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government1,108 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits66 ac
State Resource Management Area · 2,854 acLocal Recreation Area · 1,108 acPrivate Conservation · 66 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 084 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,854 | Open |
| Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1,108 | Restricted |
| Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 66 | Open |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
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When to get out
The best walking months in West 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) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.7 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in West Cameron Township →
Next door
West Cameron Township and its neighbors
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Coal Township127 miZerbe Township71 miWest Cameron Township29 miEast Cameron Township27 miLittle Mahanoy Township11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cameron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Zerbe Township | 35% | 6.4 | 9 | 72% | A |
| Upper Mahanoy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Coal Township | 19% | 4.8 | 2 | 62% | B+ |
| East Cameron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Little Mahanoy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in West Cameron Township
Where can I hike in West Cameron Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 84, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on West 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 West Cameron Township?
25,334 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Cameron Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,927 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West 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 →