Rules

State Park Rules

All state park rules and regulations apply to the observing field.

See: http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/rulesandregulations/index.htm

5 mph speed limit. NO DUST WAKES!

Medical emergencies take precedence over the rules.

All lasers are prohibited, except for red laser collimators for telescope collimation.

Children must be supervised by a parent at all times.

No yard games or horseplay near telescopes.

Grilling must be done on the east side of the pavilion.

Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM until noon the following day.

Music, televisions, and radios must not intrude upon other participants at any time.

No pets allowed. Certified service dogs must be kept on a six-foot leash.

Apply insect repellent spray away from telescopes.

Lighting:

Absolutely no exterior car lights.

Interior car lights must be turned off or covered in red and dimmed.

Driving on the field is prohibited after sunset.

Flashlights must be red, dim, and pointed downward.

All types of user screens need to be red, shielded, dimmed to low intensity, and visible only to the user. This includes cell phones.

No rope lights, party lights, solar lights, or extraneous lighting.

All white RV, trailer, and camper lights must be extinguished, unless proper shielding is installed to prevent light from escaping.

Cameras need the flash turned off at night.

No light painting with flashlights for skyscapes.

Drones and UAV use in Cherry Springs State Park

Currently DCNR has restricted use of Drones / UAVs at most state parks including Cherry Springs State Park. Please do not fly any drone / UAV withing the park or in nearby areas without Park Ranger permission.

Here is DCNR's notice:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/rulesandregulations/dronesanduas/index.htm