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    Pennsylvania State Parks

    Ole Bull State Park

    Adventure awaits at Ole Bull State Park in north central Pennsylvania.

     

    31 Valhalla Lane
    Cross Fork, PA 17729-9701
    814-435-5000
    olebullsp@pa.gov

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    A wooden cabin surrounded by pine trees and all is covered with a blanket of snow

    Overview

    Ole Bull State Park consists of 132 acres along the Kettle Creek Valley in Potter County. This area is called the Black Forest because of its once dense tree cover, mountainous terrain, and wilderness habitat.

    Park History

    Plan Your Visit

    31 Valhalla Lane
    Cross Fork, PA 17729-9701
    814-435-5000
    olebullsp@pa.gov

    Make online reservations for day use and overnight facilities or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

    The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

    The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

    The park is along PA 144, 18 miles south of Galeton and 26 miles north of Renovo.

    GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.53712 Long. -77.71544

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    Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals. 

    Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

    Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards.

    Nearest Hospital

    UPMC Cole
    1001 East Second Street
    Coudersport, PA 16915
    814-274-9300

    ♿ This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. Screen reader users will hear this symbol as "wheelchair."

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

    Cell service is unpredictable in and around many Pennsylvania State Parks. Please download the park map before your visit. 

    During the summer months, the park has an environmental educator who presents programs about the history and natural resources of the area.

    The programs include guided walks, children’s programs, and evening campfire programs.

    Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

    Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events for more information on programs and other learning experiences.

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