# Cherry Springs State Park

Located in the Susquehannock State Forest, Cherry Springs is world-renowned for its exceptionally dark skies and 'Gold Level' International Dark Sky Park status. It features an 82-acre expanse dedicated to astronomical observation.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: sight
- **Address**: 4639 Cherry Springs Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915
- **Website**: http://www.cherryspringsstatepark.com/
- **Hours**: Open 24 hours daily
- **Entry**: Free for public viewing area; fees for overnight observation field.
- **Price tier**: budget

## Family Amenities
- Night Sky Public Viewing Area
- Astronomy Programs
- Self-Guided Star Tours
- Restrooms

## Insider Tips
Reservations are required for public stargazing programs. If visiting for the public viewing area, bring chairs but leave pets at home as they aren't allowed on the observation fields.


## Sources
- [DCNR - Cherry Springs State Park](https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/default.aspx)

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