BARBOURS-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

BLACK RUN-HICKORY RUN S. P. AREA-PA

 

 

DEVILS WELL--PA

 

 

DUNNFIELD CREEK-DELAWARE WATER GAP NJ-NJ

 

 

DUTCH SPRINGS--PA

 

 

ELEVEN FOOT HOLE--PA

 

 

FARVIEW-DELAWARE WATER GAP NJ-NJ

 

 

GLEN ONOKO-JIM THORPE AREA-PA

 

 

HAMBURG HOLE--PA

 

 

HAWK FALLS AREA-HICKORY RUN S. P. AREA-PA

 

 

HAYSTACKS-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

HILLSGROVE BRIDGE-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

LITTLE ROCKY GLEN--PA

 

 

LITTLE SHICKSHINNY CREEK FALLS--PA

 

 

LOVERS ROCK-ROCKRUN AREA-PA

 

 

LOYALSOCK TRAIL-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK-JIM THORPE AREA-PA

 

 

NEW SHORE ACRES-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

PIRATE ROCK--PA

 

 

R.B.WINTER S. P.--PA

 

 

RED ROCK-STROUDSBURG AREA-PA

 

 

RICKETTS GLEN S. P.--PA

 

 

ROCK RUN FALLS-ROCKRUN AREA-PA

 

 

WORLDS END S. P.-LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA-PA

 

 

 

This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .

BLACKWELL AREA
[7 PLACES]
(BLAC)

 

TOWNS:   WILLIAMSPORT, WELLSBORO, BLACKWELL, CEDAR RUN, SLATE RUN

 

STATE:      PA

WATER:    Varies

TYPE:       Creek

DESCRIPTION:        Swimming holes in creeks near Blackwell at the southern end of the very spectacular Pine Creek Canyon (aka "The Grand Canyon of PA") in the Tioga State Forest. If you canoe through the canyon (usually there is only enough water in the early spring), you may end your trip near here at Blackwell. See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. THERE ARE MANY RATTLESNAKES IN THE CENTRAL PA AREA, BE CAREFUL! DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS OR FEET ANYWHERE YOU CANNOT SEE FIRST, LIKE UNDER A ROCK OR LOG OR ON A LEDGE. SNAKE ALERT .

 

AREAS:         Tioga State Forest, Pine Creek Canyon

SANCTION:   Unofficial

FEE:               None

FACILITIES:    Toilet facilities at Rattlesnake Rock

ACTIVITIES:    Swimming (Tubing, Canoeing on Pine Creek)

PHONE:          Unknown

CAMPING:     Camp north of here on the rim of the PA Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison S.P. or Colton Point S.P. or camp south of here at Little Pine S.P. (Little Pine has nicest facilities and swimming beach on lake).

DIRECTIONS:  From Wellsboro (on RT 6 in north central PA) go south on RT 287, then:

 

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SAND RUN FALLS [SANR]: Five mile hike (each way) on easy trail in Tioga State Forest to very beautiful spot with swimming hole at bottom of low falls and other swimming holes nearby. Bathing suits may be optional.

 

To get here from Wellsboro, go south on RT 287 about 2.1 miles then turn east (left) on Shumway Hill Rd.. Go about .7 miles and continue straight onto Mills Hill Rd.. Go 3.5 miles (cross Round Top Hill Rd) and turn south (right) on Welsh Settlement Rd.. Go .5 miles and turn east (left) on Maple Hill Rd.. Go about 1.5 miles then:

The rest is from a visitor:” Look for a dirt road called Elk Run on the left, with a dirt road with a forestry gate across it on the right. Park (park at approx 41.68567,-77.19801) here and walk around the gate. The first half mile or so is on private land but right of way is allowed for hikers and fishermen, just no vehicles. Follow this dirt track past a second forestry gate, for about 3 miles. At this point, there will be a well-defined path on the left of the dirt track into the woods. Follow this path across the creek for another 2 miles. This path will lead down to the top of a 30 foot water fall, with a dramatic ledge hanging out over the falls. There is a path that leads to the bottom of the falls, where there is a deep swimming hole. Just below the falls, Sand Run and Babbs Creek flow together. If you follow the fork of Babbs Creek a ways, there are several other smaller pools and waterfalls. The hike is long, but fairly easy, and I have made it with a 5 and 7 year old many times with no problems. It is the single most beautiful spot I have found in my years of hiking. The trails are easy to follow, so don't let the hike discourage you."

 

 

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STONY FORK [STON]: Several very scenic swimming holes in Stony Fork Creek.  At Little Falls, Stony Fork PA, the depth of the water here in the summer during the hot season is 7-10 feet deep. Great place for swimming, must be careful jumping because there are two large boulders in the water that are larger enough to stand on in the middle and keep you above water. Within 30 feet of Little Falls, downstream around the bend is another deep pool 6 to 8 feet deep during the summer season. From where the pull off is for Little Falls, go down the road less than a half a mile (actually, about .1 miles) and there is a steep trail that goes over the bank. At the end of this trail is the prime jewel of the creek. Big Falls, Stony Fork PA. . It is a deep azure colored hole whose depth is much debated." (see what you think it is.) "People jump off the tops of the pine trees around the hole into the water and never touch bottom. No one ever has". (or so it is said...)". Bathing suits may be optional.

 

To get here from Wellsboro, go south on RT 287 about 6 miles (past the turn off for Sand Run Falls) to Knapp then take SR 3008 (Betsy Ross Rd) west (right turn) to town of Stony Fork. In Stony Fork, go south on SR 3007 a short way to Draper and take the fork that goes off to the left (set your odometer here) this is no longer RT 3007, this is now Stony Fork Rd. Continue south on Stony Fork Rd, it becomes dirt, through a little area called Paint Run (see wooden building on left that says "Paint Run" on sign) a total of 4.8 miles where there is a pull-out on the right - park here. Follow the wide, obvious trail from this parking spot upstream to where the falls is. One swimming place is at the foot of this falls. There are several other falls and swimming places along this road. LAT, LON [NAD27]:lat=41.595,lon= -77.352 (source: measured-p) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident.

 

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RATTLESNAKE ROCK [RATT]: Swimming hole in Pine Creek below large rock. Busy place, boat launch spot, fishing place, access to West Rim Pine Creek Canyon Trail, huge parking, toilets. PHOTO . To get here from Wellsboro, go south on RT 287 (past turn off to Stony Fork above) to Morris then take RT 414 west (right turn) to Blackwell (south end of Pine Creek Canyon). Continue through Blackwell on RT 414 a short distance where you can't miss seeing on the south side of road (left side) a very large parking area and a sign "Rattlesnake Rock". Park and take the foot path (not the boat launch road) across the West Rim Trail and down to Pine Creek. You will be at Rattlesnake Rock and the swimming place is here. May be jumping. Bathing suits customary, very busy place. LAT,LON lat=41.5405,lon= -77.406 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/07/05. Updated 6/09/05.

 

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CEDAR RUN [CEDA]: Nice little swimming hole at foot of a small flat-rock falls where Mine Hole Run empties into Cedar Run. 

 

To get here from Blackwell , continue west on RT 414. Just before you get to the town of Cedar Run, take a very sharp right (north) turn on Leetonia Rd. (RT 3001). You will be running along Cedar Run - go about 2.3 miles to a small bridge where Mine Hole Run comes in. The swimming hole can be clearly seen from this bridge. Park before the bridge and take a rather indistinct (but short) trail down to the swimming hole.

If you walk up the road to the right, the one that parallels Mine Hole Run, about 300 feet, then go down to Mine Hole Run, you will be on the edge of a little ravine where the creek rushes down chutes and falls in to a pool. Very pretty and possibly a swimming place IF you can clamber down the steep banks and IF is appears safe to swim there.

LAT,LON lat=41.5558,lon= -77.4583(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/07/05. Updated 6/09/05.

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FAHNEYSTOCK [FAHN]: Swimming hole in Cedar Run upstream of Cedar Run hole (above). To get here from the Cedar Run Hole, continue north on Leetonia Rd. (RT 3001) about another 2 miles to the Fahneystock Road. There is a nice swimming hole just upstream from this intersection. (Another 2 miles would bring you to the Village of Leetonia.) LAT,LON lat=41.57815,lon= -77.47293 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.


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LITTLE SLATE [LITS]: Swimming hole where Little Slate Run enters Pine Creek. To get here from RT 212 at the town of Slate Run, cross Pine Creek at Slate Run then turn immediately left (south) on Naval Run Rd and go about .5 mile to where Little Slate Run enters Pine Creek. There is a deep swimming hole at the point where Little Slate Run joins Pine Creek, LAT,LON lat=41.46421,lon= -77.50546 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate)

 

 

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CITY ISLAND BEACH
(CITY)

 

 

 

TOWN:                        SHARRISBURG

STATE:                         PA

WATER:                       Susquehanna River

TYPE:                          River

DESCRIPTION:           City Island Park is a Harrisburg City park in the middle of the Susquehanna River reached by both foot bridge and auto bridge. It has some arcade facilities, snack bars, a ball park and is nicely developed and landscaped. It also has a rather uninviting swimming beach on the Susquehanna River. The swimming beach is basically a concrete apron leading down to the river and seems to be very little used anymore. There appear to be no lifeguards. There is no fee.

 

AREAS:                       City Island Park

FEE:                            None

FACILITIES:                All facilities

ACTIVITIES:               Swimming

PHONE:                     717.255.3020

CAMPIN:                   Gnone at site

BATHING SUITS:      Required

DIRECTIONSLINK TO DIRECTIONS: You will need to walk a short way to the swimming area which is at the northernmost tip of the island.

 

 

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COOK FOREST S. P.
(COOK)

TOWNS:                            MARIENVILLE, CLARION, COOKSBURG

STATE:                              PA

WATER:                            Clarion River

TYPE:                               River

DESCRIPTION:                Very nice (and popular) water-play area along the beautiful Clarion River in Cook Forest S.P.. Lots of tubing and canoeing (rentals available locally) and playing in the water on a warm summer day. River is mostly pretty shallow but there are some waist-deep places where on could swim a bit. (There is also a swimming pool in the State Park.)

 

AREAS:                            Cook Forest S.P.

FEE:                                 None

FACILITIES:                     All facilities nearby

ACTIVITIES:                    Tubing, Canoeing, Swimming

PHONE:                          (814)744-8407

CAMPING:                      At site; Cook Forest S.P.

BATHING SUITS:            Required

DIRECTIONS:                From I-80 east of Clarion at Brookville (Exit 78), take RT 36 north about 15 miles to Cook Forest S.P.. In the State Forest, drive along the Clarion River, park (legally) grab a tube and jump in!

CONFIDENCE:              Very confident

 

 

 

 

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DEVILS WELL
(DEVI)

 

TOWNS:                           HAWLEY

STATE:                             PA

WATER:                           Wallenpaupack Creek

TYPE:                              Creek

DESCRIPTION:              Jumping, swimming place in creek. See photos and videos.

AREAS:                          None

SANCTION:                   unofficial

FEE:                               none

FACILITIES:                   none

ACTIVITIES:                  Jumping, Swimming

PHONE:                        none

CAMPING:                    None at site.

BATHING SUITS:         Unknown

DIRECTIONS:               From Milford, PA, take RT 6 north/west to Hawley, which is near the north end of Lake Wallenpaupack. In Hawley, take Pike St./Cromwell Ave to the east, across Wallenpaupack Creek. Just after you cross the creek, park near a hotel called "The Ledges". Hike for about 20 minutes, following the ridge line, until you find the pool.

 

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DUTCH SPRINGS
(DUTC)

TOWNS:                       PHILADELPHIA, ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM

STATE:                          PA

WATER:                        Quarry

TYPE:                           Quarry

DESCRIPTION:            From their web site www.dutchsprings.com "Dutch Springs Diving and Recreation Facility features a 47 acre freshwater lake which has been set up specifically for SCUBA diving with underwater platforms, submerged vehicles, aircraft, and other sights to see, and a variety of interesting fish life including rainbow trout, palomino trout, largemouth bass, bluegills, carp, and goldfish. For non divers, Dutch Springs is a place for picnicking, boating, swimming, and snorkeling."

AREAS:                        None

SANCTION:                 Official

FEE:                             Yes, see web site

FACILITIES:                 Yes

ACTIVITIES:                Scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming

CAMPING:                 At site.

BATHING SUITS:       Required

DIRECTIONS:            From Philadelphia Area, go north on Northeast Ext. to Lehigh Valley Exit; RT. 22 East to RT. 191 North. See web site for more directions.

WEbsite:                    www.dutchsprings.com

 

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LITTLE SHICKSHINNY CREEK FALLS(LITL)

 

TOWNS:                           WILKES BARRE, SUGAR NOTCH, SHICKSHINNY

STATE:                             PA

WATER:                           Little Shickshinny Creek TYPE Falls/Creek

DESCRIPTION:               A one mile round trip walk to where Little Shickshinny Creek drops over a 30 foot falls before joining the Susquehanna River at Shickshinny. Deep pool at the bottom has a rope swing. State Game Lands 260

SANCTION:                     Unofficial

FEE:                                 None

FACILITIES:                     Unknown

ACTIVITIES:                     Swimming, Rope swing

PHONE:                           None

CAMPING:                       None a site

BATHING SUITS:             Unknown

DIRECTIONS:                  From Wilkes Barre, take RT 11 about 15 miles southwest to Shickshinny then turn west (right) on Grand St. (set odometer) and continue onto Shickshinny Valley Rd.. When you have gone 1 mile from RT 11, look for the parking area for State Game Land 260. Park and walk a bit further on the road and find a very apparent trail on the right side of the road (may be a sign here for "Little Shickshinny Creek Road") and walk about .5 mile down this old logging road to the creek and falls.

 

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LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA
[7 PLACES]
(LOYA)

TOWNS:                                       WILLIAMSPORT, LAPORTE, FORKSVILLE

STATE:                                          PA

WATER:                                        Loyalsock Creek

TYPE:                                           Creek

DESCRIPTION:                            Many places to swim in the beautiful Loyalsock Creek gorge, generally northeast of Williamsport. See DIRECTIONS below for details.

AREAS:                                       World's End State Park, Loyalsock State Forest

SANCTION:                                 Varies, see below

FEE:                                             Varies, see below

FACILITIES:                                Varies, see below

ACTIVITIES:                                Swimming, Jumping, Tubing

PHONE;                                       Varies, see below

CAMPING                                   At World's End S.P.

BATHING SUITS:                        Required or customary

DIRECTIONS:                             From Williamsport take I-180 east a short way to Mountoursville then go north on RT 87. Then:
 

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SLABTOWN [SLAB]

Swimming hole and jumping place in Loyalsock Creek. 

 

To get here, continue north on RT 87 to the town of Loyalsock. Just south of the intersection with RT 973, park in a gravel pull-off on the east (right) side of the road. Cross the road (VERY CAREFULLY!), climb over the guard rail, go down a small path, and you will find yourself on a 15-20 foot cliff directly over Loyalsock creek. You can climb down the embankment to swim, or, most people jump off the cliff with a running start. CAUTION - Do not attempt to jump here unless you are sure the water depth is adequate and you have someone experienced with this place to guide you - you must jump OUT to clear the rocks below which may be hidden by the water!
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NEW SHORE ACRES

 

Swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek.

 

Directions:    To get here, continue north on RT 87 from Slabtown a short way to the New Shore Acres Restaurant - about 5 miles north of Montoursville on the west (left) side. Park away from the building - it is a big lot. Walk down to the creek, wade across the creek, and walk up stream to a very nice small hole about 11 feet deep.

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THE BEND [BEND]

 

Another good swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek, across from the Fairgrounds and popular with locals.

 

Directions:        To get here, continue north on RT 87 and turn east (right) on RT 154. Go through Forksville. The swimming place is on RT 154 across from the Sullivan County Fairgrounds, halfway between Forksville and World's End S. P.. It is at the far end of the fairgrounds (south end). There are areas of "no parking", please obey these.

 

LAT,LON lat=41.4765,lon= -76.5884

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WORLDS END S. P. [WORL]Official Loyalsock creek swimming, with beach - a very fine family place. All facilities, including changing rooms and concession stand.

 

Camping: Yes , Very nicely developed camping at site.

Fee:          No fee to swim.

Phone:      (717)924-3287.

LAT,LON    lat=41.47043,lon= -76.58365

Directions:  To get here continue east on RT 154 a short way and follow signs to World's End S.P.

 

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ROADSIDE 154 [ROAD]

 

Another well-used informal swimming place in Loyalsock Creek.

After you pass Worlds End on RT 154, look on the east (left) side of the road for a pull out with a sign "Area Closed to Camping".

 

LAT,LON       lat=41.45335,lon= -76.52856

 

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HAYSTACKS [HAYS]:

 

 

There is a place known locally as the "Haystacks" on the Loyalsock creek in Sullivan county Pennsylvania. It requires a walk of well over a mile each way, but is well worth the hike. It is a sandstone rock formation that has been worn down by the creek to resemble a series of haystacks; hence the name. During regular water flow, it becomes a fantastic series of whirlpool-like holes that offer background scenery that is unmatched. The tub like pockets offer natural hot and cold running aerated jets in which you can sit and enjoy the surrounding mountain beauty.

 

LAT,LON lat=41.45717, lon= -76.48104(source: measured)

Directions To get here:           Continue east on RT 154 then turn north (left) at Laporte onto RT 220. From Laporte, after about 2 miles on RT 220, you will see a sign for the Loyalsock Trail's trailhead - turn left onto Meade Road to parking area. (The trail represents the terminus of the Loyalsock Trail (LT). See trail information below.). In the parking area, read the sign and you will see that the shortest way is to follow the "Haystacks Trail" but you could also follow the Loyalsock Trail (LT). The Haystacks Trail will take you over a trail for about 15 minutes then down to a former RR grade which you will follow about 20 minutes than go right down the "access Rd" for another 15 minutes to the creek. You will soon reach the Haystacks, a boulder reef over which the Loyalsock swirls and tumbles, there are 2 plunge pools and a whirlpool. This is a Class IV-V rapid during periods of high water. A great place to swim and scramble on the boulders. Also offers one of the most scenic primitive camping areas in the Mid-Atlantic.

 

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LOYALSOCK TRAIL [LOYT]

 

All of the above swimming places are accessed by road. The Loyalsock Trail will take the hiker to many more remote places. Get the trail map and hike segments or the whole trail and discover your own swimming holes. The Loyalsock (LT) trail is so natural, rugged and scenic that even photographs cannot do it justice. It simply must be experienced to appreciate it. So, if you are in good shape, like rugged, challenging hikes, waterfalls, roaring mountain streams, dense remote woods and wildlife at its finest, get your hiking boots.........."

"The Loyalsock wilderness trail runs 59.3 miles through Worlds End State Park on PA154, Lycoming and Sullivan counties in north central PA. between LaPorte on US220 and Loyalsock on PA87. It features dozens of waterfalls ranging up to 75 feet high, many high vistas overlooking the rugged Loyalsock valley, spectacular stream courses, gorges and canyons as it winds through the historic coal mining, timber regions and rail beds of yesteryear. Breathtaking 400 foot high cliffs, hundreds of different rock formations, ledges, crevasses and caves. Hiking effort ranges from easy, flat woods walking to quarter mile sections that climb a rugged rock strewn 1200 feet in elevation. Hardwood forest, thickets of mountain laurel, rhododendron, blueberries and azalea compliment the countless species of wild flowers such as violets, trillium, gaywings and hepatica that spring up from the forest floor. A hiker may encounter tiny chickadees, woodpeckers and songbirds, wild turkeys, porcupines, skunks, raccoons, deer - all in their natural habitat."

"Camping is available in the park and at designated wilderness sites, subject to regulation. The LT follows the cliffs above and drops down through Worlds End State Park where short trail sections may be explored and two spectacular vistas are accessible by auto. (Details and map at park.) The LT has sufficient road access to permit 4 to 10 mile long day hike segments."

"Detailed LT trail maps and guides are available for $3.50 from the Alpine Club at

P.O. Box 501

Williamsport, PA 17703.

 

Their members do a fantastic job of trail marking and maintenance. Many thanks to them. Also:

 

Worlds End State Park

P.O. Box 62

Forksville, PA

18616-0062

 

Phone (717) 924-3287 (Kudos for the beautiful park area)

or the

 

PA Department of Parks at

P.O. Box 8551 Harrisburg, PA,

17105-8551."

 

 

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MOUNT GRETNA LAKE
(MOUN)

 

Road Trip Dip

 

TOWNS:                          HARRISBURG, HERSHEY, MT. GRETNA

LAT, LON                         lat=40.24514,lon= -76.47747(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact)
STATE:                             PA

WATER:                           Lake Conewago

TYPE:                              Lake

DESCRIPTION:               Commercially-operated lake with sandy beach, grass beach, picnic area, rentals, other facilities. A swing for jumping into the lake, a 15 foot high dive, a 3 foot low dive, many docks just to hang out, changing rooms and bathrooms, great fireworks on July 4th, food stand, canoe rentals-2 bucks an hour. Link to web site.

AREAS:                          None

SANCTION:                   Official

FEE:                               Yes, see web site below.

FACILITIES:                   All facilities

ACTIVITIES:                  Swimming, Diving

PHONE:                        717-964-3130

CAMPING:                    None at site.

BATHING SUITS:          Required

 

DIRECTIONS:              From Harrisburg, take I-76 (PA Tpke)east to Exit 20 (Lancaster/Lebanon). Turn left onto RT 72 (north). Proceed 2 miles to Mt. Gretna/RT 117 exit. Descend ramp to stop sign and turn left onto RT 117 (north). Proceed 2.4 miles to Mt. Gretna Country Deli ("Lake" sign on side of building), follow Lake signs, turn right onto Timber Road, bear left onto Lakeview Drive, bear 1st left into parking lot at Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Parking is free.

 

website: http://www.mtgretnalake.com/

 

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OLE BULL S. P.
(OLEB)

Road Trip Dip

TOWNS:                           WILLIAMSPORT, WELLSBORO, GALETON, RENOVO

LAT, LON                         lat=41.5394,lon= -77.7147(source: measured) (accuracy: exact)
STATE:                             PA

WATER:                           Kettle Creek

TYPE:                              Creek

DESCRIPTION:               Very lovely creek swimming area is formed by weir - see photos. [See also nearby "Galeton" and "Hammersley Hole" swimming places]. A frequent visitor here warns that THERE ARE MANY RATTLESNAKES IN THE CENTRAL PA AREA, BE CAREFUL! DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS OR FEET ANYWHERE YOU CANNOT SEE FIRST, LIKE UNDER A ROCK OR LOG OR ON A LEDGE.

AREAS:                          Ole Bull State Park

SANCTION:                   Official

FEE:                                None

FACILITIES:                   Toilets, Picnic Tables, Changing room

ACTIVITIES:                   Swimming

PHONE:                         (814)435-5000

BATHING SUITS:          Required

DIRECTIONS:               From RT 6 at Galeton, go south on RT 144 to Ole Bull S. P..

 

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