Cranberry Swamp Natural Area
| Cranberry Swamp Natural Area | |
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  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Renovo |
| Coordinates | 41°15′10″N 77°43′28″W / 41.2527°N 77.7244°W |
| Area | 144 acres (58 ha) |
Cranberry Swamp Natural Area is a 144-acre (58 ha) protected area in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Sproul State Forest.[1][2]
Description
The Natural Area was established to preserve a cranberry bog of a type that is uncommon in Pennsylvania.[1] The landscape was formed in a poorly-drained area between two low ridges, and black bears have been reported in the area.[2] It has also been noted for stands of trees that are uncommon in the region, such as white birch and black cherry.[3] Sphagnum moss and other specialized wetland plants can also be found.[4] The area is skirted by the Chuck Keiper Trail, from which a loop trail departs to walk around the bog.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Sproul State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 159–161.
- ↑ Schneck, Marcus (August 4, 2022). "An insider's list of the best things to see, do in Pa. state forests". pennlive. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Cranberry Swamp Natural Area" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 16, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Gantz, Dave (2016). The Chuck Keiper Trail Guide. Boalsburg, PA: Scott Adams Enterprises. p. 39–43. ISBN 9780986253959.
