Cherry Springs State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 30 campsites
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 435-1037
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert All Cherry Springs visitors registering for the Rustic Campground or the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field (OAOF) must now register at the Contact Station next to the Visitor Parking Lot. Honor envelopes for the OAOF are no… (more)
ht Astronomy Observation Field (OAOF) must now register at the Contact Station next to the Visitor Parking Lot. Honor envelopes for the OAOF are no longer available at the OAOF. Reserved rustic campsite permits are now delivered directly to reserved campsites and placed on the campsite posts. No registration is needed for visitors using the Night Sky Public Viewing Area for short-term stargazing.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Pets are prohibited in the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field, the Campground, and the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. If you plan to visit Cherry Springs State Park, please make arrangements for your pet.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Potter County, about 13 miles southeast of Coudersport, Cherry Springs State Park covers about 135 acres.
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the campground.
Pets are prohibited in the campground.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustic Campground Season: The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the last weekend in October. Cherry Springs State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The rustic campground has 30 non-electric campsites, non-flush restrooms, and a sanitary dump station. All sites include:
• Picnic table
• Lantern hanger
• Fire ring
The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the last weekend in October.
Pets are prohibited in the campground.
There are no lighting restrictions in the Rustic Campground; however, to aid in creating a more enjoyable experience for all visitors, it is recommended to use red filters on all lights.
Campfires should be kept as small as possible, and interior vehicle or ca | 30 | The rustic campground has 30 non-electric campsites, non-flush restrooms, and a sanitary dump station. | — |
Camping details from the park
Rustic Campground
Cherry Springs State Park Campground Map (PDF)
The rustic campground has 30 non-electric campsites, non-flush restrooms, and a sanitary dump station. All sites include:
- Picnic table
- Lantern hanger
- Fire ring
The campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the last weekend in October.
Pets are prohibited in the campground.
There are no lighting restrictions in the Rustic Campground; however, to aid in creating a more enjoyable experience for all visitors, it is recommended to use red filters on all lights.
Campfires should be kept as small as possible, and interior vehicle or camper lights should be turned off or shielded with red filters.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingHuntingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Springs Working Forest Interpretive Trail | 1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, potable water This self-guided hiking trail begins by the information kiosk and features wayside exhibits on forests and forestry practices. Largely taken for granted, the forest is actually an essential part of our lives. From forest products we use every day to filtering water that we drink, the working forest provides many environmental, social, and economic benefits.HikingSnowmobilingCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
Cherry Springs State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4639 Cherry Springs Road
Coudersport, PA 16915 - Nearest town
- Coudersport — about 13 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6638, -77.8232
- Phone
- (814) 435-1037
- lymanrunsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Cherry Springs State Park is in on PA 44 in Potter County. GPS DD:Lat. 41.66384 Long. -77.82321
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Cherry Springs Airport Aerial View 1938.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), According to this , "The photos were produced by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Adjustment Ad
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology