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Ricketts Glen Beach
Ricketts Glen State Park, Nanticoke, PennsylvaniaLake on Lake JeanSeasonal lake swimming
A seasonal 600-foot swimming beach is provided on Lake Jean in Ricketts Glen State Park.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Jean
- Entry
- See official website
- Swim hours
- 8:00 AM until sunset
- Facilities
- Food and refreshment concession, boat rental, picnic facilities, restrooms
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim only in the designated area.
- Swim at your own risk.
- Do not smoke on the beach or in the swimming area.
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