Because many people visit and enjoy the Montour Preserve throughout the year, we ask your help in keeping the Preserve a safe and beautiful natural recreation area. For your safety and the protection of the natural resources, we ask that you adhere to the following rules while at the Preserve:
- Preserve hours are dawn to dark
- Leave all pets at home; dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed
- Trails are open to pedestrians only; bicycles, motorized vehicles, horses, and pets are not allowed
- Vehicles must be parked on paved surfaces in designated spots
- Do not swim in the lake, ponds or streams
- Alcoholic beverages, narcotics and firearms are prohibited
- Boating in Lake Chillisquaque is prohibited from March 15 – April 30
- Boating in the Goose Cove refuge area is prohibited year-round
- Gasoline engines may not be used on the lake; electric motors are allowed
- Visitors must obtain a permit from MARC before entering the wildlife refuge and observation blinds
- Fishing is allowed in Lake Chillisquaque, but not in preserve ponds or streams
- Do not move picnic tables
- Hunting and trapping are not allowed in the preserve
- Collecting of plants, animals and other natural resources is not allowed except in the Fossil Pit
- Open fires are not allowed except in charcoal grills or gas grills
- Radios and other sources of noise must be kept at a level that will not disturb other preserve visitors
- Camping is not allowed in the preserve
These rules are enforced by the PA Game Commission, PA Fish & Boat Commission, PA State Police, and the Montour Area Recreation Commission to provide a safe and enjoyable visit for all. To contact these agencies, please use the following telephone numbers:
- PA Game Commission – Northeast Regional Office – (570) 675-1143
- PA Fish & Boat Commission – Northcentral Regional Office – (814) 359-5250
- PA State Police – Troop F – 911
- Montour Area Recreation Commission – (570) 336-2060
Thank you for enjoying the Preserve in a responsible manner.
To download a .pdf version of the Montour Preserve brochure, please click on the image below.