off-street parking
Parking garage
2.8 (4)
20 S Wyoming St, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Historical Creek AccountPA
Hickory Run State Park. Area
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Keep historical Black Run separate from Sand Spring Lake's designated beach, Hawk Falls restrictions and game-land rules before choosing a Pennsylvania outing.
Water type
Historical Creek Account
Access
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
Black Run access and charges unverified. Do not transfer another park area's fee or admission arrangements.
Best season
No swimming visit recommended to the legacy entry while public access remains unverified
Nearby towns
White Haven Area, Pennsylvania
Water body
Black Run In The Archive; Sand Spring Lake Is A Separate Destination
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
White Haven Area, Pennsylvania
Place-name search
Hickory Run State Park Sand Spring Lake designated beach Pennsylvania
Map searches for the named location. Confirm the entrance and current access with the park before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Current swimming permission has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Check with the land manager before entering the water.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
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Black Run is not the designated Hickory Run beach
The archive describes Black Run near Hickory Run State Park and alleges a game-land location. Its precise entry, boundary and manager have not been established. This page retains the historical account as an access correction, not a swimming or jumping recommendation.
Plan Sand Spring Lake separately
DCNR permits park swimming only in Sand Spring Lake's designated area. It publishes a late-May to mid-September beach season, from 8 a.m. to sunset, and instructs visitors to follow posted rules and swim at their own risk. That schedule does not establish October access or lifeguard coverage. Use current notices for a separately planned beach trip.
Hawk Falls is viewing-only for swimming purposes
The park hiking page explicitly prohibits swimming at Hawk Falls. A nearby waterfall is not a substitute for the designated beach or evidence of permission at Black Run.
Check land status before creek recreation
Game-land rules have a defined scope
58 Pa. Code section 135.2 restricts swimming on lands and waters under Game Commission jurisdiction unless the specified permission applies. The archived game-land assertion is neither a present boundary survey nor proof of an exception. Establish the actual manager and permission rather than assuming unrestricted access.
Keep facilities and photographs at the correct place
The lake's sand beach and snack bar belong to that separate park destination. Current Black Run facilities, clothing policy, camping permission and water conditions remain unverified. Ten saved images are associated with the general state park, not a confirmed Black Run entry, and their earlier identity hold remains intact.
Choose a verified route, not the archive
Black Run directions remain withheld. Do not jump from the archived rocks, follow an unmarked approach or treat historic depth and seclusion claims as present conditions. A lawful viewing or separately confirmed beach plan is more useful than an uncertain creek itinerary.
Getting There
Black Run turn-by-turn visitor directions remain withheld because current access and boundary are unresolved. For a separate Sand Spring Lake beach plan, use the current DCNR park map, season and notices. Do not substitute Hawk Falls or general park photographs for Black Run.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
DCNR limits park swimming to Sand Spring Lake's designated area. Its published late-May to mid-September schedule does not establish October swimming access. Black Run is not relabeled as that beach.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
Current swimming permission has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Check official rules, fees, hours, and closures before visiting. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
Lot F Parking
Parking lot
3 (3)
76 University Dr, Hazleton, PA 18202
Hazleton Regional Airport Parking
Parking lot
3 (1)
Old Airport Rd, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Hickory Run State Park
State park
4.7 (4670)
3 Family Camp Rd, White Haven, PA 18661
This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field.
Barbecue grillCycling lanesPicnic tablesPublic restroom
D&L Trail Lehigh Tannery Trailhead
Hiking area
4.7 (152)
Tannery Rd, White Haven, PA 18661
Fireline Trail (Hickory Run)
Hiking area
4.6 (40)
PA-534, White Haven, PA 18661
Moyers Grove Campground
Campground
4.1 (232)
309 Moyers Grove Rd, Wapwallopen, PA 18660
RoundStone Camping Resort
Campground
4.5 (102)
165 Ochre Mill Rd, Weatherly, PA 18255
Camping destination featuring tent sites, rustic log cabins & a waterside country cottage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Run State Park. Area
Is Black Run the park's designated beach?
No. The historical Black Run account is distinct from Sand Spring Lake. Its exact boundary and water entry remain unresolved.
Where does DCNR permit park swimming?
Only in Sand Spring Lake's designated area. Its published season is late May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset, subject to notices and posted rules.
Can I swim at Hawk Falls?
No. DCNR explicitly prohibits swimming at Hawk Falls; its trail is not a route to an approved swim area.
Does the game-land account establish permission?
No. Section 135.2 restricts swimming under Game Commission jurisdiction unless specified permission applies. The old account does not verify the boundary or an exception.
Are there lifeguards or beach facilities at Black Run?
None were established at Black Run. Sand Spring Lake's amenities belong to that separate beach, and DCNR's swim-at-own-risk wording does not certify lifeguard coverage.
Can I use the old directions or the park photos?
Not to establish Black Run entry. Directions remain withheld, and general state-park photographs are not a confirmed Black Run gallery.
Highlights
Black Run and designated beach distinguished
Hawk Falls no-swimming restriction
Scoped game-land rule
No invented creek pin
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Do not jump from rocks or infer safe depth from the archive
- Do not swim at Hawk Falls
- Game-land swimming restrictions apply where Game Commission jurisdiction exists; neither the old account nor nearby beach status establishes an exception
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
Historical creek account retained as a correction near a separate state park, not proof of a shared manager or swimming policy.
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Use lawful designated viewpoints for a separately planned park visit. General park photographs do not establish Black Run identity or swimming access.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Respect ownership, posted restrictions and lawful paths. Do not follow old directions onto unverified land or disturb former structures.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
No swimming visit recommended to the legacy entry while public access remains unverified.
Difficulty Level
No current lawful water-entry route or mobility suitability verified.
Fee
Black Run access and charges unverified. Do not transfer another park area's fee or admission arrangements.
Facilities
DCNR describes Sand Spring Lake's sand beach and snack bar, which belong to that separate location. No toilets, water, changing facilities or accessible route at Black Run established.
Activities
Access correction and separate designated-beach planning; no Black Run swimming or jumping recommendation
Phone
Black Run management contact not verified; use DCNR for the separate park beach
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
Arrange any park camping separately through the manager. Neither park camping nor historical creek access establishes overnight permission at Black Run.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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