Vosburg Neck State Park

Vosburg Neck
State Park
Interactive map of Vosburg Neck
State Park
LocationWyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates41°33′01″N 76°00′35″W / 41.55015°N 76.00983°W / 41.55015; -76.00983
Area667 acres (270 ha)
Established2022
AdministratorPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website
Pennsylvania State Parks

Vosburg Neck State Park, previously Howland Preserve, is a 667 acres (270 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania within an oxbow on the north branch of the Susquehanna River known as Vosburg Neck. Vosburg Neck State Park was established in 2022 and provides public access for water-based recreation. The park is located 5 miles west of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.[1] It was the first state park established in Wyoming County.[2]

Recreation

Recreational opportunities within the park include boating, hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and wildlife watching.[1] The North Branch Susquehanna is popular for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.[3] There is a boat launch.[4] In Vosburg Neck State Park, there are 7 miles (11 km) of trails, with a mix of easier and more challenging hiking routes. Some trails are also open to cross-country skiing or mountain biking.[5]

Wildlife

Vosburg Neck State Park is habitat for bird species including migrating birds and Eagles.[6] In the spring, vernal pools in the park are the breeding grounds of wood frogs and salamanders.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Vosburg Neck State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Welcome Vosburg Neck State Park, the first state park in Wyoming County". Times Leader Archive. January 2, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Boating at Vosburg Neck State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Howland Preserve in Wyoming County to become county's first state park". WITF. October 3, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Hiking at Vosburg Neck State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wildlife Watching at Vosburg Neck State Park". www.pa.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
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