Gouldsboro State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 894-8336
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Gouldsboro State Park is a 2,770-acre park in Monroe County, about 15 miles southeast of Dunmore.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Winter sportsHikingPicnickingCross-country skiingFishingBoatingBikingMountain bikingSwimmingHuntingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gantz Trail | 1.3 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms The 3.2-mile Frank Gantz Trail connects Tobyhanna and Gouldsboro state parks. The trail travels through the Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area.Hiking |
| Old 611 | 1.25 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none The trail follows a small section of Route 611 that was abandoned after interstate 380 was built. It provides opportunities for wildlife watching and to witness the secession process from a roadway corridor to a natural area.HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Old Entrance Trail | 1.8 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none Old Entrance Trail follows the original entrance to Gouldsboro State Park. It provides opportunities for wildlife watching and to witness the secession process from a roadway corridor to a natural area.HikingMountain bikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Prospect Rock Trail | 2.9 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Prospect Rock Trail connects Old Entrance trail and Old 611 Trail. The trail has numerous opportunities to observe wildlife as well a challenging elevation change.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
7.25 miles of trails The rugged terrain of Gouldsboro State Park makes for challenging but rewarding hiking. All trails are blazed. Double blazes indicate a change of direction or a junction of two trails. Follow these rules for a safe hike: • An adult should accompany children • Be sure to wear hiking boots • Motor vehicles are prohibited on the trails Gouldsboro and Tobyhanna State Parks Map
Swimming
The sand beach with rustic restrooms at Gouldsboro State Park is open from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please follow posted rules. Smoke-Free Beach Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes: • Cigarettes • Pipes • Cigars • E-cigarettes • Other handheld, lighted smoking devices
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Gouldsboro State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Parking Lot 4 - ADA Picnicking There are ADA accessible tables and benches throughout the picnicking area at Parking Lot 4. This is the parking lot nearest the boat rental area. Parking Lot 3 Pavilion The Parking Lot 3 Pavilion has 12 picnic tables and a seating capacity of 100. The pavilion has electric, and domestic pets are allowed. Fishing Access An accessible fishing pier which is best accessed from a paved path from Parking Lot 4. Swimming and Beaches An ADA accessible sand beach is open from Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. There is an ADA access ramp. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- SR 507 & State Park Road
Gouldsboro, PA 18424 - Nearest town
- Dunmore — about 15 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.2294, -75.4634
- Phone
- (570) 894-8336
- tobyhannasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park entrance is one-half mile south of the village of Gouldsboro on PA 507. PA 507 intersects with I-380 at Exit 13, two miles south of the park entrance, and with I-84, 13 miles north of the park entrance. GPS DD: Lat. 41.22936 Long. -75.46337
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology