Cherry Springs State Park

About

Cherry Springs State Park is renowned as one of the best stargazing destinations on the eastern seaboard. Located atop a 2,300-foot plateau in Potter County, the park's remote location and strict lighting regulations create exceptionally dark skies that reveal celestial features rarely visible elsewhere in the region. The park earned designation as Pennsylvania's first Dark Sky Park and attracts amateur astronomers from across the country. The rustic campground offers 29 non-electric sites divided between tent-only and standard camping areas. Each site includes a picnic table, lantern hanger, and fire ring. Facilities include pit toilets, potable water from hydrants, and a sanitary dump station. Sites range from 18 to 80 feet in length, with two pull-through sites available for larger rigs. While no lighting restrictions apply in the rustic campground, red filters on all lights are recommended to preserve the dark sky experience for fellow campers and astronomers. A separate Overnight Astronomy Observation Field is available for registered users who need strict dark sky conditions, where white light and campfires are prohibited. Cell phone coverage is unpredictable throughout the park, adding to its remote character.

Directions

Located on PA Route 44 in Potter County, north central Pennsylvania. The park address is 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915.