Patterson State Park

A stone and timber pavilion is shaded by trees at Patterson.

Located in a remote area, Patterson has two rustic picnic pavilions for visitors to enjoy a quiet lunch. Patterson is a trailhead for the Susquehannock Trail, a favorite of backpackers.

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Park Advisories

8/5/2008 9:16:00 AM

Firewood Advisory: Invasive Beetles found in Firewood Threaten Forests! Before bringing firewood to a Pennsylvania State Park, please read the information in the linked page about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania and all of North America. Firewood Advisory

Directions

Patterson State Park is in Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Patterson State Park is 6.5 miles south of Sweden Valley on PA 44.

Recreational Opportunities

Picnic Pavilions: Two picnic pavilions are available on a first-come, firs-served basis.

Camping: This rustic campground does not take reservations. Please use the honor sytem envelopes and pay in the registration kiosk before setting up on a campsite.

Susquehannock Trail System: This 85-mile hiking trail passes through the park.

Mountain Bike Trail: A single-track mountain bike trail runs 15 miles from the state forest district office at Denton Hill to Patterson State Park and continues to Cherry Springs State Park. Trail maps are available at the Bureau of Forestry and Lyman Run State Park offices.

Access for People with Disabilities

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

In an Emergency

Contact a park employee or dial 911.
For directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin boards or at the park office.

Nearest Hospital:
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
1001 East Second Street
Coudersport, PA 16915-9762
814-274-9300

Nearby Attractions

Susquehannock State Forest: This 262,000-acre state forest offers hiking on a variety of trails including the Susquehannock and Black Forest trail systems, miles of snowmobile trails, and an ATV area located close to Denton Hill and Lyman Run state parks.

Ole Bull State Park: Offers camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking, 814-435-5000.

Kettle Creek State Park: Offers a 160-acre lake, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and hiking, 570-923-6004.

Lyman Run State Park: Offers a lake with fishing, swimming, camping facilities ATV and hiking trailheads, 814-435-5010.

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon: Off of US 6 at Ansonia, 20 miles east of Galeton, located in Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks, 570-724-3061.

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum: Along US 6, ten miles west of Galeton, 814-435-2652.

Denton Hill Ski Area: Along U.S. Route 6, ten miles west of Galeton, 814-435-2115.

For more information on nearby attractions, contact, Potter County Visitors Association, www.visitpottercounty.com.

For More Information Contact

Patterson State Park
c/o Lyman Run
Galeton, PA 16922
814-435-5010
Manager: Chip Harrison

E-mail: lymanrunsp@state.pa.us
An equal opportunity employer

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