PARK MAP AND RESERVABLE FACILITIES: There are no reservable sites at Lehigh Gorge State Park. For a detailed map of the park, please click here. For more information about the park, please visit the DCNR website here.

LEHIGH GORGE STATE PARK, PA

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Overview

Description

A deep, steep-walled gorge carved by a river, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and waterfalls characterize Lehigh Gorge State Park. In Luzerne and Carbon counties in eastern Pennsylvania, the park follows the Lehigh River from the outlet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam at the northern end, to the town of Jim Thorpe at the southern end of the park. Whitewater boating and biking are popular activities.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Biking
Boat Launch
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Interpretive Wayside Exhibit
Overlook

Parking
Restroom
Snowmobile Trails
Snowshoeing
Telephone
Whitewater Boating
Wildlife Viewing

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.96456, -75.76506
40°57'52"N, 75°45'54"W

White Haven is the northern access area and can be reached off exit 273 of I-80. • For White Haven South Access Area, follow PA 940 west for a short distance and turn left at the park entrance. South Access Area GPS DD: Lat. 40.055270 Long. -75.771581 • For White Haven North Access Area, follow PA 940 east, being sure to take a right turn at the stop sign in White Haven. Just after crossing the railroad tracks, turn left on Main Street. The parking area is at the intersection of Main and Susquehanna streets. North Access Area GPS DD: Lat. 40.062944 Long. -75.773107

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