Salt Springs State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 945-3239
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Salt Springs State Park is a 397-acre park in Susquehanna County, about 13 miles south of Binghamton.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 85 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Rustic tenting sites are privately situated along the banks of Silver Creek. All sites include a fire ring and picnic table. The campground has a restroom with non-flush toilets. Water is available from an outdoor faucet at the Wheaton House and from a faucet in front of the restrooms in the parking lot.
Pets are permitted in the campground.
The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive days. | — | — | |
| Organized Group Tenting Group camping is available in a large mowed field adjacent to the main campground. There are non-flush toilets and handpumps for water. The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive days. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Rustic tenting sites are privately situated along the banks of Silver Creek. All sites include a fire ring and picnic table. The campground has a restroom with non-flush toilets. Water is available from an outdoor faucet at the Wheaton House and from a faucet in front of the restrooms in the parking lot.
Pets are permitted in the campground.
The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive days.
Organized Group Tenting
Group camping is available in a large mowed field adjacent to the main campground. There are non-flush toilets and handpumps for water. The maximum camping period is 14 consecutive days.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping Cottages
Camping Cottages
♿ The cottages have:
- Wooden walls and floors
- Electric lights and outlets
- Porch
A cottage sleeps five or seven people in a single bunk and a single/double bunk.
Non-flush restrooms are nearby.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Trail | 1.9 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Because of its elevation changes, this is a challenging hike. From the north, it is accessed from the West Meadow. It runs parallel to a ridge while overlooking Silver Creek. After a some steep climbs, it end at Wetlands Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Bunny Trail | 1.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This loop is best accessed from a small parking lot on Buckley Road, east of where Fall Brook crosses the road. The trail passes a small clearing which was once a log landing before continuing through hardwood forest and old fields with some excellent views.HikingMountain biking |
| Cliff Trail | 1.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail can be reached from either Bunny Trail or from the Friends Parking Lot. It follows the contours of the land on southwest corner of the property which has an interesting spring area and Frog Pond. From the pond, the trail follows an old logging road descending back towards the main parking lot. All along this section are boulders and cliffs worth exploring for ferns and wildflowers.HikingMountain biking |
| Fall Brook Trail | 0.8 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Access this trail from the end of Hemlock Trail above the waterfalls. It follows Fall Brook south across Buckley Road, joining and then leaving Bunny Trail until it ends at another intersection with Bunny Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Friends Trail | 1.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail is accessed from the Friends Land Parking Lot on Buckley Road or from Hardwood Trail. The trail travels through forested and meadow lands and ends at Summit Trail near the highest point in the park.HikingMountain biking |
| Gorge Trail | 0.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none The trail runs south from the Wheaton House. After a steep but short ascent, it levels out and parallels the gorge. It goes through remnants of an old flagstone quarry and along a meadow's edge before returning to the woods and ending at Buckley Road. To avoid the steep ascent, an alternative starting point is located a short distance up Salt Springs Road.HikingMountain biking |
| Gorge Spur Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Gorge Trail Spur connects Gorge Trail with Salt Springs Road.HikingMountain biking |
| Hardwood Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Access this trail at the northeast end of the picnic area, past the Salt Spring. After ascending the moderate slope along the edge of the hill, the trail swings south and climbs through mixed hardwoods before leveling out and turning west to intersects Woodland Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Hemlock Trail | 0.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Access this trail at the northeast end of the picnic area, past the Salt Spring. Follow right and climb steeply up the hill into the old-growth hemlock forest. Just past the intersection with Woodland Trail, Hemlock Trail becomes a raised boardwalk. It follows the east rim of the gorge past Penny Rock to where a right spur leads to an observation platform overlooking the falls. Use extreme caution near cliffs and steep drop-offs. The trail continues, passing Overlook Trail and ends at Fall Brook Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Meadow Trail | 1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Accessed from either Buckley Road or Silver Creek Trail, this flat trail passes by meadows, old foundations, stone walls, and an interesting shale outcropping. Picnicking is encouraged at a mid-point rock formation that resembles chairs and tables.HikingMountain biking |
| North Creek Trail | 0.6 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none The trail begins behind the Williams Picnic Pavilion, crosses Silver Creek (no bridge), and runs west through meadows and wild apple trees along the meandering creek, which creates scenic views. On the north side of the creek, the trail is marked with metal posts. After re-crossing Silver Creek (no bridge), it joins Silver Creek Trail and Border Trail.HikingMountain biking |
| Overlook Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This family-friendly trail leads to a boardwalk and observation platform nestled in a grove of Hemlock trees overlooking the Fall Brook Creek. This area was inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network in 2021.HikingMountain biking |
| Silver Creek Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail is accessed from behind the barn or from Meadow Trail near where it meets Border Trail Spur. From the barn access point, it follows the creek, climbing gradually through mixed hardwoods, then continues up a steep climb before joining Meadow Trail. Two old stone walls along the path provide interesting rest stops.HikingMountain biking |
| Spruce Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail begins on Border Trail at the far western edge of the park, south of where Border Trail crosses Buckley Road. The trail follows an easy grade through a magnificent grove of towering spruce trees planted during a reforestation project. It ends at Border Trail just north of Salt Springs Road. The trail can also be accessed from Salt Springs Road or via the Spruce Trail Spur on Buckley Road.HikingMountain biking |
| Summit Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This loop starts with a short climb of about 0.3 mile from Frog Pond to the highest point on the Friends of Salt Springs' property. The summit is a relatively flat area, with large, widely spaced trees. Here the trail turns north to intersect Cliff Trail. It then turns southwest, along with Cliff Trail, returning to Frog Pond.HikingMountain biking |
| Upland Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail extends the loop of Hardwood Trail, climbing steadily up the mountain through mixed hardwoods, before circling back down.HikingMountain biking |
| Wetland Trail | 0.6 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail starts just west of the Buckley Road bridge and traverses the wetlands on the northwest bank of Fall Brook. Signs of beaver activity and wetland plants and shrubs can be seen along this trail. It ends at Salt Springs Road just after passing an old homestead foundation.HikingMountain biking |
| Woodland Trail | 0.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none Reached from Hemlock Trail, this trail circles around the east side of the old growth stand. Explore a hemlock almost 300 years old that has fallen across the path. The trail ends at Hardwood Trail.HikingMountain biking |
Trail descriptions from the park
14.85 miles of trails
The trails pass through old growth forest, overlook the gorge, and meander through various habitats.
Salt Springs State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Salt Springs State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Silver Creek Rd & Salt Springs Road
Montrose, PA 18801 - Nearest town
- Binghamton — about 13 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.9119, -75.8655
- Phone
- (570) 945-3239
- lackawannasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Montrose, follow Pennsylvania Route 29 north for six miles to the town of Franklin Forks. Turn left onto Silver Creek Road and follow for one mile to the park entrance. From New York, take New York State Route 7 to Pennsylvania Route 29. At Franklin Forks, turn right onto Silver Creek Road and follow for one mile to the park entrance. GPS Decimal Degrees: Latitude 41.9119 Longitude -75.86553
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 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)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology