Prompton State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 945-3239
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Prompton State Park is a 2,339-acre park in Wayne County, about 9 miles east of Carbondale.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, golf, mountain biking, disc golf, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 26 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. Contact the Lackawanna 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.
Things to do
GolfDisc golfBoatingWinter sportsHikingPicnickingHuntingBikingMountain bikingFishingCross-country skiing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Trail | 1.3 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This is a single track trail along the northern portion of the park.HikingMountain biking |
| Bone Ridge Trail | 1.9 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This is a single track loop trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Cliff Trail | 1.5 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This loop travels around a cliff outcrop in the northern portion of the park.HikingMountain biking |
| Cross Trail | 0.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail connects Cliff Trail and Eagle Pass Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Eagle Pass Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail connects East Shore trail and Sugar Shack Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| East Shore Trail | 4.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: benches East Shore Trail runs north and south offering views of Prompton Lake.HikingMountain biking |
| Hemlock Trail | 1.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Hemlock Trail is a loop that starts and ends on East Shore Trail and passes through hemlock groves.HikingMountain biking |
| High Ledge Trail | 1 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none High Ledge Trail offers another point of connection between Hemlock Trail, Sugar Shack Trail and East Shore Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Hiker Trail | 0.2 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail offers a quick connection from East Shore Trail to Cliff Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Orchard Trail North | 1.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms Orchard Trail North begins at the boat launch parking area and travels north. This trail travels out and back or can be looped to include West Shore Trail North.HikingMountain biking |
| Orchard Trail South | 1.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches Orchard Trail South travels between the main day use parking area and the boat launch parking area. For a longer hike, continue hiking on West Shore Trail South to form a loop.HikingMountain biking |
| Pine Creek Trail | 0.9 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Pine Creek Trail is a loop that includes a small portion of Cliff Trail at the northern most portion of the park.HikingMountain biking |
| Sidewinder Trail | 0.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail winds up hill from East Shore Trail to connect to Cliff Trail. For a longer hike, combine this trail with Cliff Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Sugar Shack Trail | 1.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail begins at East Shore Trail and meets Eagle Pass Trail as it continues on to High Ledge Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| West Shore Trail North | 1.8 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms picnic tables This trail begins at the boat launch parking area and travels north. It mirrors Orchard Trail North and may be used in conjunction with West Shore Trail South to travel the full length of the park north to south.HikingMountain biking |
| West Shore Trail South | 1.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches This trail system runs between the main day use and boat launch parking areas. It mirrors Orchard Trail South and may be used in conjunction with West Short Trail North for a long hike traveling the full length of the park north to south.HikingMountain biking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking
26 miles of trails
The hiking trails are a mix of rocky paths and smooth forest floor. The northernmost 1.2-mile of East Shore Trail is old, smooth blacktop that used to be PA 170 before Prompton Dam was built, flooding most of the old road. Most trails are rated more difficult hiking.
Prompton State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- West Shore Road
Prompton, PA 18456 - Nearest town
- Carbondale — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6116, -75.3415
- Phone
- (570) 945-3239
- lackawannasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Prompton State Park is easily reached from US 6 at the junction of PA 170. GPS DD: Lat. 41.61158 Long. -75.34151
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 7, 2025
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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