DCNR Calendar of Events

Cherry Springs State Park

Cherry Springs State Park is nearly as remote and wild today as it was two centuries ago. Night sky enthusiasts flock to the park for its dark skies which are famous for great views of the Milky Way, planets, and hard-to-see astronomical objects and phenomena. Named for the large stands of black cherry trees originally found in the area, the 82-acre state park is surrounded by the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest.

4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915

Phone

814-435-1037

Website

dcnr.pa.gov

Region

North

Manager

Ben Stone

Email

lymanrunsp@pa.gov

Upcoming Events

Nature at Night

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating...

9/30 7pm
Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

9/30 7:30pm
Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch

Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the...

9/30 8:15pm
A telescope illuminated by red light points at a dark blue and purple starry sky. There are black bushes in the foreground with the telescope.

The Draconids are coming! The peak of the Draconids Meteor Shower is in early October! As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind...

10/6 7:15pm
Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

10/7 7:15pm

Recent Events

Nature at Night

9/23/2023

Recent Activity

Matthew Fetters

Matthew Fetters left a positive review 8/22/2019

It was great! The Park Rangers were the best! What type of telescopes were they using? Can you give details?

MEG GARRISON

MEG GARRISON left a positive review 5/3/2019

Unfortunately it was cloudy, then sprinkling and then it poured! Luckily we got to our cars just in time! Wish we had seen the stars!!

John

John left a positive review 9/16/2018

The stargazing program was awesome, thank you to the presenter who is very knowledgeable on the subject.

Janice Wise

Janice Wise left a positive review 9/2/2018

It was awesome!! The staff was educated and friendly. We are even talking about it today

Debra Croston

Debra Croston left a positive review 8/24/2018

We thoroughly enjoyed the stargazing program. The interpreter was very knowledgeable and provided lots of great information. Viewing the planets and moon through the telescopes was great.

William Shuey

William Shuey left a positive review 8/10/2018

Very good. Unfortunately the sky was totally obscured by clouds (they were crystal clear the night before and the night after) but the rangers were still really helpful. They told us about the astronomical events and answered all our questions. On other nights, when we didn't have a tour reserved, they were just as helpful.

Ashley Wolk

Ashley Wolk left a positive review 8/10/2018

Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative and the clouds got in the way of a good show. Excited to go back on a clearer evening.

Rob Bloom

Rob Bloom left a positive review 6/29/2018

Will definitely be back again

Maria R. Blackman

Maria R. Blackman 5/8/2018

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Curt Weinhold

Curt Weinhold posted a photo 8/20/2017