Vosburg Neck 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(272) 281-3266
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Vosburg Neck State Park is a 669-acre park in Wyoming County, about 3 miles west of Tunkhannock.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, and hiking. The official site lists about 7 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include 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. Currently, bathrooms are limited on site to portable, temporary facilities, so plan accordingly.
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
HikingBoatingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
7 miles of trails
The rolling terrain of Vosburg Neck State Park makes for a mix of easier and more challenging hiking experiences. Not all trails are blazed. Double blazes indicates a change of direction or a junction of two trails.
Follow these rules for a safe hike:
- An adult should accompany children
- Be sure to wear hiking boots
- Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trails.
Vosburg Neck State Park Map
Canal Trail
0.6 mile | Easiest Hiking | Point to Point | No Blazes
Recreations Permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing
Trailhead Amenities:
Canal Trail’s gentle terrain along with its peaceful setting along the remnants of the old North Branch Canal makes this trail suitable for hikers of all ages and skill levels. Beginning near the main day use area of the park, visitors can use this trail to access Eagle Trail via a short jaunt on Vosburg Road or loop back to Day Use along River trail.
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Eagle Trail
1.01 mile | Easiest Hiking | Point to Point | No Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
Wander back in time as you stroll along the path of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad. This flat, easy trail guides you through the lush riparian zone of the Susquehanna River blending natural beauty with a sense of history.
Howlin’ Down
0.82 mile | More Difficult Hiking | Connector | Red Blazes
Recreations Permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead Amenities:
Expect to cross seasonal streams on this long, flowing downhill trail. Descending over 300 feet in elevation in less than a mile, this trail was designed for mountain bike enthusiasts.
Old Farm Road
0.25 mile | Easiest Hiking | Point to Point | No Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
This gravel trail provides access to several other trails within the park. It was used for many decades by farmers to provide access to the fields and old apple orchards on the property.
Red Tail Trail
0.23 mile | Easiest Hiking | Out-and-Back | No Blazes
Recreations Permitted: hiking
Trailhead Amenities:
This trail is a flat, beginner style trail. With its close proximity to wetland’s, it is an excellent opportunity for birders and other wildlife enthusiasts to watch local fauna.
River Trail
0.6 mile | Easiest Hiking | Loop | No Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
The River Trail offers a peaceful hike along the banks of the Susquehanna River. The gentle terrain makes the trail an ideal escape for all skill levels. Walk out and back or connect with Canal Trail to form a nice loop to the Day Use Area.
Vista Trail
2.36 miles | More Difficult Hiking | Point to Point | Yellow Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
Quick elevation gains and stonewall crossings mark this trail as you meander your way through forested habitat. When you reach the top, you can travel a short distance away on neighboring property to view Vista Point overlooking the Susquehanna River and Grist Flats farmlands in Mehoopany.
Walnut Loop
0.28 mile | Easiest Hiking | Loop | No Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
This is the perfect beginner trail for an easy, flat stroll through an old walnut tree grove. Though it is short, visitors have a great opportunity to see deer, eagles, and other wildlife in this forested habitat.
Whitetail Trail
0.85 mile | More difficult Hiking | Point to Point | Blue Blazes
Trailhead Amenities:
This trail exhibits some short steep inclines as it winds through old sections of pasture and apple orchards that have since been left to grow into forested woodlands. Accessed from Old Farm Road, visitors can connect to Vista Trail.
Amenities
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
- 470 Vosburg Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657 - Nearest town
- Tunkhannock — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.5500, -76.0097
- Phone
- (272) 281-3266
- vosburgnecksp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Vosburg Neck State Park is in Wyoming County. From Tunkhannock, take U.S. 6 W for approximately six miles. Turn left onto Vosburg Road. Travel 2.6 miles and turn left into the parking lot by the barn. From Meshoppen, take U.S. 6 E for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Vosburg Road. Travel 2.6 miles and turn left into the parking lot by the barn. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.55003 Long. -76.00969
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 13, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- 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