Pennsylvania State Parks

Salt Springs State Park

Adventure awaits at Salt Springs State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Street Address:
Silver Creek Rd & Salt Springs Rd
Montrose, PA 18801
570-945-3239
lackawannasp@pa.gov

A trail passing by large rocks with shady trees overhead

Important Park Alerts & Advisories

Before you head out to explore Salt Springs State Park, please take a moment to review the latest alerts and advisories. These updates are crucial for your safety and may impact your plans. Stay informed about trail closures, weather warnings, and other important information to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

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Overview

The 405-acre Salt Springs State Park is in northeastern Pennsylvania, seven miles north of Montrose in Susquehanna County.

Focal points of the park are the towering old growth hemlock trees, many estimated to be more than 300 years old, and the rocky gorge cut by Fall Brook with its three waterfalls.

The Friends of Salt Springs Park(opens in a new tab) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization managed by volunteers.

Operating the park through a cooperative agreement with DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks, the Friends’ mission is to preserve and improve the facilities of Salt Springs State Park, and to develop its potential for recreational, environmental, and historical education purposes.

The Friends own 437 acres adjacent to the park’s southern border, which also is open for public access.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

Street Address:
Silver Creek Rd & Salt Springs Rd
Montrose, PA 18801
570-945-3239
lackawannasp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Mailing Address:
c/o Lackawanna State Park Complex
1839 Abington Rd
North Abington Twp, PA 18414

Reservations for overnight accommodations(opens in a new tab) may be made in advance by calling the Friends of Salt Springs Park(opens in a new tab) at 570-967-7275, and are confirmed when full payment is received.

From Montrose, follow Pennsylvania Route 29 north for six miles to the town of Franklin Forks. Turn left onto Silver Creek Road and follow for one mile to the park entrance.

From New York, take New York State Route 7 to Pennsylvania Route 29. At Franklin Forks, turn right onto Silver Creek Road and follow for one mile to the park entrance.

GPS Decimal Degrees: Latitude 41.9119 Longitude -75.86553

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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

Endless Mountains Health Systems(opens in a new tab)
100 Hospital Drive
Montrose, PA 18801
570-278-3801

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

The Friends of Salt Springs Park offer a variety of environmental, historical, and interpretive programs year round.

Through hands-on activities, guided walks, interactive workshops, and programs, participants gain an appreciation and understanding of park natural and historic resources.

Programs are listed on the Friends of Salt Springs State Park(opens in a new tab) website.

Environmental education programs and historical programs can, upon request, be designed to fit individual group needs.

Programs can be arranged in advance by calling the Friends’ of Salt Springs State Park office.

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.

Wheaton House

The renovated Wheaton family homestead houses the Friends of Salt Springs office, gift shop, and historical and environmental interpretive information.

Displays feature nineteenth-century rural life and regional wildlife. The Wheaton House is open on weekends from May through September.