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What to Do
Where to Go
Organized Group Events
Leave No Trace
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Walk with a Doc
Office of Outdoor Recreation
Conservation
Conservation
Forests and Trees
Wild Plants
Biodiversity
Water
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History of Beltzville State Park
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History of Beltzville State Park
Beltzville State Park was developed as a portion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project. The park officially opened in 1972.