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Organized Group Tenting Area — Colton Point State Park

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Colton Point State Park has first come, first serve family camping. It is not available for advanced reservations. Please see the honor entry process at the park to register upon arrival. Organized group tenting for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church Groups, etc. can be reserved online. Please see below.

Description

There is a rustic family campground for individuals located at Colton Point State Park beside the Organized Group Tenting area. It is a non-reservable facility that is first-come, first served. There are 19 campsites, pets are permitted (pets are not permitted in the OGT). Upon arrival, choose a campsite that is unoccupied, and fill out an Honor Envelope at the bulletin board at the entrance of the campground. Payment can be made with check or cash. A green fee tube is located by the bulletin board for collection of camping fees (all the registration instructions are posted on the bulletin board). To download a copy of the Colton Point State Park Campground Map visit https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ColtonPointStatePark/Pages/Maps.aspx

On the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, 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. On the other side of the canyon is Leonard Harrison State Park.

Permit Conditions: 1. No more than one family unit or five unrelated persons per campsite. Other facilities are limited to the maximum occupancy for the facility (i.e. beds in cabins) for non-family guests. Note: Family Unit-Persons living under one household. 2. Occupant shall include at least one person 18 years of age or older. 3. Noise or conduct which could interfere with the sleep of other persons is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. 4. Before vacating the facility/site, occupants shall clean and properly dispose of waste. 5. Visitors are permitted only between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. 6. This permit may not be assigned or transferred. 7. Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited. 8. Failure to abide by Pennsylvania State Park Rules and Regulations. 9. For cabins,/yurts/camping cottages removal of tables, beds or other furnishings from the facility are prohibited. 10. For cabins/yurts/camping cottages tents, camping trailers and recreation vehicles are not permitted in the area. 11. Pets are only permitted in designated areas. Overnight guest with pets must reserve designated facilities.

Violations: Violations of park rules and regulations or violations of a condition of this permit could result in any or all of the following consequences:

  1. The permit may be revoked. This would mean that the occupants would be required to vacate the facility immediately. 2. The occupants may be required to leave the park. 3. The occupants may be cited for violations of park rules and regulations, a summary offense. 4. The occupants are responsible for any loss or damages to furnishings, fixtures, equipment, or facilities that occur during or due to their occupancy.
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Location

Organized Group Tenting Area — Colton Point State Park is located in Pennsylvania

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Directions

The 368-acre Colton Point State Park is five miles south of US 6 at Ansonia on Colton Road.

Address

C/O LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK, 4797 Route 660
Wellsboro, PA 16901

Coordinates

41.708726 N
77.467009 W

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Access

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Site Types

  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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