Colton Point State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Situated on the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, sits 368 acres of majestic natural beauty. Colton Point State Park offers stunning views of the massive gorge, gorgeous waterfalls, and lush forestland in north-central Pennsylvania. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps helped to enhance the park for the enjoyment of visitors. Through this program, the workers created many buildings, with five stone and timber pavilions still standing in the park today. An environmental educator provides seasonal programs and learning opportunities for visitors about lumber heritage, wildlife in and around the park, geology and formation of the canyon, and fall colors. Come back in the winter if you enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Nearby Cities:
Ansonia, PA
Wellsboro, PA
Stony Fork, PA
Blackwell, PA
Spring 41–66 F
Summer 73–78 F
Fall 46–69 F
Winter 29–34 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Colton Point State Park
Campground Accommodations
Colton Point State Park Campground
Water hookup: No
Electric hookup: No
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 38 feet
Other Amenities: Organized group tent camping, non-flush toilets, water, picnic tables, fire rings, picnic shelters, firewood sales nearby
Colton Point State Park Campground
Enjoy a rustic retreat at Colton Point State Park Campground, which offers a small selection of primitive campsites. There are no hookups, but the park offers a dump station and vault toilets. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; each one includes a fire ring and a picnic table. Make sure to ask about site length, as many of the sites are suitable for tents only. Fees vary; call for details.
Canyon Country Campground
Located 10 miles from Colton Point, Canyon Country Campground offers all of the comforts of home for RV campers. Get online with the Wi-Fi service, wash clothes in the laundry, and enjoy the clean hot showers and flush toilets in the bathhouse. There are two play areas and a game room onsite, and the camp store offers snacks, firewood, and propane refills. Choose RV sites with full or partial hookups; many are large enough to accommodate big rigs. Rates range from $42 to $49 for RVs.
What to Do at
Colton Point State Park
Nature watching at Colton Point State Park can entertain you for hours with the 800-foot gorge, mesmerizing waterfalls, and dozens of critter species roaming through the park. Whitewater boating on the stream, trout fishing, and hiking across the trails are great ways to get active and see more of what the park has to offer. Join in on a guided tour or educational program and learn more about the park, the history of the area, and the nature surrounding you on your visit. Bring your picnic basket, and enjoy the views of dozens of tree species overlooking the stream.
Adventures in nature are all around at Colton Point State Park, from hiking to the bottom of the canyon to reeling in trout for dinner. Check out the pavilions with stone fireplaces built by the CCC decades ago. Bring your camera and photography equipment for some of the most breathtaking shots of the park.
Inside Colton Point State Park
The rugged landscape is the main attraction at Colton Point State Park. If you're looking for a relaxing camping trip, enjoy the views from the easy 1-mile Rim Trail. Alternatively, bring sturdy shoes with ankle support and hike to the bottom of the gorge. While you're at the bottom, spend some time fishing for panfish, trout, and bass. Turkey Path also passes the small Four-Mile Run, a trout stream that's ideal for anglers.
Fishing
Pine Creek is home to panfish, smallmouth bass, and trout. Numerous other trout fishing options exist in streams nearby.
Geocaching
There are a few geocaches at Colton Point, including one down in the basin of the gorge. Enjoy the scenery and observe different angles of the park while on your hunt.
Nature Watching
Find stunning views of the glacial floodwater-carved canyon and astonishing waterfalls. Fall foliage on the deciduous hardwood trees provides a beautiful backdrop in the park. Evergreens keep the area verdant all year.
Stargazing
You'll need to find an open spot away from the canopy of leaves to view the clear night sky. The best place for stargazing is near the gorge and over the stream.
Flora and Fauna
Deciduous hardwoods and evergreens cover the park and surrounding forest. Red maple, red oak, black cherry, sumac, sassafras, sugar maple, hickories, sycamore, basswood, aspen, tulip poplar, birch, chestnut oak, serviceberry, black walnut, white oak, black oak, and beech create a diverse forest. Among the trees, you'll find fishers, bobcats, foxes, white-tail deer, porcupines, elk, black bears, and coyotes. More than 120 bird species make their homes in the trees of the forest, including bald eagles, ospreys, and warblers. You'll find wood ducks in the area as well.
Hiking
Four miles of trails cut through Colton Point and lead to many beautiful vistas and waterfalls. Most of the trails include rugged terrain, steep cliffs, and slippery surfaces. The Rim Trail is an easy 1-mile trek with several observation vistas. Turkey Path runs 1.5 miles to the floor of the canyon. This trail is difficult but features a stunning view of a 70-foot cascading waterfall about halfway down.
Boating
Whitewater boating is a visitor favorite when water levels allow.
How to Get to
Colton Point State Park
Located in north-central Pennsylvania, Colton Point is just miles south of U.S. Highway 6 at Ansonia. From Ansonia, head east on Colton Road to the entrance of the park.
Entering Colton Point State Park
Parking areas in the park include a lot near the visitor center and near the campground. You can also park on the roadside in many areas to access trails and the creek.
As with all Pennsylvania state parks, there is no fee for admission. The park is free for all visitors.
Colton Point State Park Per person : $0.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Colton Point State Park
Fall foliage is a highlight at Colton Point. Leaves change from green to orange, yellow, red, and purple. Warmer months in the late spring and summer are great for hiking and trout fishing. Winter months are great for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing through the forest.
White-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, and porcupines live on the land here. Bald eagles, warblers, and wood ducks are part of the 120 bird species that live in the park. You'll also find fishers, bobcats, foxes, weasels, elk, rabbits, and squirrels.
There are no designated RV camping spots at Colton Point State Park. The campground consists of three organized group tent camping locations.
Campsites at Colton Point are non-reservable. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pets are allowed in open areas of Colton Point State Park so long as they are supervised, under control, and leashed. They are barred from the trails for safety reasons, and they are not allowed in the group camping area.
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