Hiking and fishing draw campers to the western rim of Pine Creek Gorge, where Colton Point State Park Campground gives access to trails that drop into the canyon along streams and waterfalls. The Turkey Trail, mentioned by multiple visitors, follows a small waterfall-lined creek down into the gorge and connects to the West Rim Trail for those wanting longer routes. It's a rougher descent than what you'll find across the canyon at Leonard Harrison State Park Campground, which tends to draw larger crowds. When water levels are low enough, campers have waded across Pine Creek to access the rail-trail corridor on the far bank.
Sites here are a mix of drive-in and walk-in, with the walk-in options requiring a short carry. Pack light. The campground runs from the second Friday in April through the third Sunday in October, with drinking water, flush toilets, showers, a dump station, and firewood available on-site. RVs are limited to 30 feet. Advance reservations are not available, so arrival timing matters, particularly on weekends when sites fill up.
The western rim location keeps foot traffic lower than the eastern side of the gorge. Campers note the sites feel relatively private, spread across forested ground with overlooks a short walk away. "You can connect to the West Rim Trail if you'd like," notes Emily S., pointing to the broader trail network accessible directly from camp. Bring a reliable map; at least one reviewer reported getting turned around on the trails. This campground suits hikers and anglers willing to forgo a busy, developed setting in exchange for fewer crowds and direct canyon access.
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Map & DirectionsColton Point State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Gaines
Public CampgroundAddress
927 Colton Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Coordinates
41.70100052 N
77.46600097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Elmira, NY
- 1 hr 13 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 42 min from Ithaca, NY
- 1 hr 57 min from State College, PA
