Cherry Springs State Park
Cherry Springs State Park, Dark sky park in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States
Cherry Springs State Park spans 82 acres of natural terrain surrounded by the expansive Susquehannock State Forest, featuring stands of black cherry trees and clear night skies.
The park gained significance in 1952 when it hosted its first Woodsmen Show, attracting 4,000 visitors to celebrate traditional lumberjack skills and forest heritage.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks designated Cherry Springs as its first Dark Sky Park in 2000, acknowledging the importance of protecting natural darkness for astronomical observation.
Visitors can access the Night Sky Public Viewing Area for short-term stargazing sessions, while the Rustic Campground operates from April through October for extended stays.
The exceptional darkness allows observers to see up to 30,000 stars, the Milky Way, planets, and astronomical phenomena rarely visible in the eastern United States.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1922
Operator: Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
Website: http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings
GPS coordinates: 41.66280,-77.82310
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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