Named the best place on Earth for stargazing by the Travel Channel, 82-acre Cherry Springs State Park boasts official designation as a Gold Level Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, the only one of its kind on the entire East Coast!
“The Milky Way shines so bright at Cherry Springs State Park, it literally casts your shadow! In most places, people can only see a couple of hundred stars, but here, you can see thousands!”
“If you would like to come out and enjoy the magnificent night sky at Cherry Springs and only wish to gaze for a few hours, you may do so at the Night Sky Viewing area located north of Rt. 44 (opposite the gated Astronomy Observation Field). Public parking lots are located here along with several information kiosks and waysides. You may follow the walkway out to the public program area where benches are located and you will be shielded from passing vehicle lights. There is also a backlit summer sky map wayside located on this pathway. Press the button at the lower side of the display to activate the red light.” Source: Visit Potter-Tioga
Cherry Springs Seasons & Hours:
Cherry Springs State Park is open every day of the year!
The Night Sky Public Viewing Area is for short-term stargazing (of a few hours or less).
