Potter County, Administrative county in northern Pennsylvania, United States.
Potter County is an administrative region in northern Pennsylvania. The area is dominated by extensive forests and contains Coudersport as its county seat.
The county was separated from Lycoming County in 1804 and named after General James Potter, who served in the American Revolution. This naming honors his contribution to the independence movement.
Eight state parks within Potter County, including Cherry Springs and Denton Hill, provide numerous outdoor activities for residents and visitors throughout the year.
The region is mainly rural and requires a car to move between different places. Visitors should be prepared for smaller roads and longer travel times, especially in the forested areas.
Three major water systems converge in this area: the watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay, St. Lawrence River, and Mississippi River meet here. This overlap makes it an important hub for multiple regional water systems.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: September 1, 1826
Capital city: Coudersport
Shares border with: Allegany County, Steuben County, Tioga County, Lycoming County, Clinton County, Cameron County, McKean County
Website: http://pottercountypa.net
GPS coordinates: 41.74000,-77.90000
Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:04
Cherry Springs State Park
10.7 km
Austin Dam
18.2 kmCoudersport Ice Mine
4.9 km
Ole Bull State Park
27.6 km
Lyman Run State Park
10.4 km
Hammersley Wild Area
25.3 km
Denton Hill State Park
6.6 km
Sizerville State Park
29.3 km
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
8 km
Patterson State Park
5 kmBucktail Path
32.1 km
Coudersport Historic District
10.9 km
Potter County Courthouse
10.7 km
Cherry Springs Picnic Pavilion
10.8 km
Susquehannock State Forest
11.9 kmState Game Lands Number 64
21.6 kmState Game Lands Number 59
24.4 kmState Game Lands Number 204
20.7 kmSylvan Theater
10.7 kmState Game Lands Number 208
26.7 kmRainbow paradise fishing park
2.6 kmSinnemahoning S.P. Wildlife Viewing Area
31 kmScenic viewpoint
12.8 kmWater Tank Hollow Vista
13.3 kmScenic viewpoint
13.7 kmScenic viewpoint
30.2 kmAustin Dam Overlook
18.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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