Cherry Springs State Park
Pennsylvania State Park · Potter County
Cherry Springs State Park hours
The park is open every day of the year.
The Cherry Springs Rustic Campground is open mid-April through the late-October.
The Night Sky Public Viewing Area is intended for short term (a few hours or less) star gazing and is not permitted for overnight stays.
The Overnight Astronomy Observation Field is open to registered users all night.
Contact the Lyman Run State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Cherry Springs State Park
One of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi, ringed by 262,000 acres of Susquehannock State Forest and named for the black cherry stands around it. There is an astronomy field and a campground; bring a red torch and stay up late.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
- Rustic Non-Electric
- Rustic Tent
Contact
Phone814-435-1037
Address454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922
Upcoming events at Cherry Springs State Park
- Finding Your Way through the Night Sky - with Binoculars!
- Online: Planning a Cold Weather Stargazing Trip to Cherry Springs State Park
Event details and registration are on the PA State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Cherry Springs State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Red flashlights
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
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