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Cherry Springs State Park
POTTER COUNTY
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK is nearly as
remote and wild today as it was two centuries ago.
Named for the large stands of black cherry trees
originally found in the area, the 82-acre state park is
surrounded by the 262,000-acre Susquehannock
State Forest. The Susquehannock Trail passes nearby
and offers 85 miles of backpacking and hiking.
Night sky enthusiasts flock to the park for its dark
skies which are famous for great views of the Milky
Way, planets, and hard-to-see astronomical objects
and phenomena.
Dark Skies at Cherry Springs
Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs
State Park is one of the best places on the
eastern seaboard for stargazing and the science
of astronomy, which is the study and observation
of: Planets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Stars, and other
heavenly bodies.
A dark night sky is a natural resource, just like
plants, waterways, and wildlife. Recognizing this
unique resource needed to be managed and
protected, during 2000, DCNR declared Cherry
Springs State Park its first Dark Sky Park.
Visit What to Know Before You Go at:
VisitPotterTioga.com/explore/attractions/stargazingin-pennsylvania.
DIRECTIONS
To visit Cherry Springs State Park from Coudersport, follow Route
6 East to Sweden Valley and turn onto Route 44 South. The park is
approximately 21 miles from Coudersport.
Cherry Springs State Park
4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915
814-435-1037
CURT WEINHOLD
Camping Reservations: www.dcnr.pa.gov / 888-PA-PARKS
888-846-4228
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