State Park

Vosburg Neck State Park

Wyoming County, PennsylvaniaAbout 669 acres
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.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – 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)

Check availability and book

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
Email
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

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