Pennsylvania State Parks

Colton Point State Park

Adventure awaits at Colton Point State Park in north central Pennsylvania.

Street Address:
927 Colton Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901
570-724-3061
leonardharrisonsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Overview

On the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, the 368-acre Colton Point State Park resonates with the rustic charm of the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930s.

The rugged overlooks offer great views of the canyon. Leonard Harrison State Park(opens in a new tab) is visible on the other side of the canyon.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

Street Address:
927 Colton Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901
570-724-3061
leonardharrisonsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Mailing Address:
c/o Leonard Harrison State Park
4797 Route 660
Wellsboro, PA 16901-8970

Make online reservations(opens in a new tab) for day use and overnight facilities or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards.

Nearest Hospital

UPMC Wellsboro(opens in a new tab)
32 Central Avenue
Wellsboro, PA 16901
570-723-7764

♿ This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. Screen reader users will hear this symbol as "wheelchair."

A viewfinder fit with an EnChroma colorblind lens(opens in a new tab) is located at the last overlook near pavilion 5 at Colton Point State Park. The lenses are designed to enhance the color vision of those with a red-green color vision deficiency. Any park visitor can utilize the viewfinder to experience the colorful beauty of nature and to view foliage more vividly.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

An environmental educator presents resource-oriented programs and walks April through October. Major topics and seasonal programs include:

Lumber heritage
Wildlife
Geology and the canyon formation
Fall color
Leave No Trace
Watershed Education

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.