Lyman Run State Park
A quiet 45-acre mountain lake ringed by maple and cherry forest, just down the road from Cherry Springs.
Quick Facts
Address: 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922
Size: 595 acres, with the 45-acre Lyman Run Lake
Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Beach season: Late May to mid-September
Contact: 814-435-5010
Best for: Families, swimming, paddling, trout fishing, easy hikes
About the Park
Lyman Run State Park surrounds a clear mountain lake in the northern hardwood forests of Potter County. It's the perfect daytime pairing with a night at Cherry Springs State Park, and it's one of the main trailheads for the Susquehannock ATV Trail (full details on our UTV & ATV Trail guide).
Things to Do
Swim: A sandy beach, open late May through mid-September
Paddle: Electric motors and non-powered boats only, so the lake stays calm
Fish: The lake is stocked with rainbow and palomino trout; bass and panfish too
Hike: About 6 miles of trails, connecting to the Susquehannock Trail System
Ride: The Lyman Run parking area is a trailhead for the 43-mile Susquehannock ATV Trail, with restrooms
Camp and picnic: Campground reservations through 888-PA-PARKS
Hunt: About 505 acres open to hunting under PA Game Commission rules
Winter: Snowy trails and quiet solitude
Don't Miss: Lyman Lake Vista
A panoramic overlook of the lake, especially stunning in fall. Drive to it on Rock Run Road, or hike up via the moderate Rock Run Trail, about 1.5 miles.
