The Boulders Lodge at Loyalsock Creek
The Boulders Lodge at blue hour, porch lights on, with the split-rail fence and tall pines
Minutes from Worlds End State Park · Hillsgrove, PA

The creek by day. The stars by night.

A 1,800-square-foot cabin on Loyalsock Creek, minutes from Worlds End State Park, with deeded creek access, some of the darkest skies in the state, and room for ten.

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  • 10Guests
  • 2 + LoftBedrooms
  • 1,800Square feet
  • MinutesTo Worlds End
  • 15 MinTo High Knob
  • 700 FtTo the creek
A large flat boulder in the middle of Loyalsock Creek under a summer sky
Loyalsock Creek, a short walk from the porch
The creek

Named for what’s at the bottom of the path

Walk out the front door and down the grass path, about 700 feet, to a deeded-access stretch of Loyalsock Creek. Big boulders sit right in the current, good for sunning, jumping off and casting a line.

The Loyalsock is stocked with trout every spring, so anglers can fish a few minutes from the door. In summer the shallows are made for wading, catching crayfish and floating the afternoon away.

Bring water shoes and a fishing license. The creek handles the rest.

Standing on the creek boulders with the mountains reflected in still water Four red camp chairs set in the shallow, clear creek Kids paddling a kayak on the creek
Location

Creek out the front. Ice cream out the back.

Map showing the walking path of about 700 feet from The Boulders Lodge to the deeded, shared access point on Loyalsock Creek
Out the front door: a grass path of about 700 feet to the deeded, shared access on Loyalsock Creek.
Mini golf course with river-rock landscaping, a footbridge and a lily pond
Out the back door: an ice cream stand and the only mini golf course in Sullivan County, open seasonally.
The lodge

Room for the whole crew

Pine ceilings, a big open great room and a propane stove for cool mountain nights. Three queen beds, a bunk bed and a futon sleep ten across two bedrooms and a loft, so families and groups of friends can spread out.

Sleeps 10

Three queen beds, a bunk bed and a futon across two bedrooms and a loft.

Living

Leather sectional, propane fireplace, YouTube TV and a walnut dining table for the whole group.

Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen, coffee station and a second table for breakfast.

Bath

One full bath with a tub, handy for rinsing off kids after a creek day.

Close-up of a live-edge hardwood headboard

Built by hand, close to home. The lodge is furnished with solid hardwood furniture, handmade in nearby Williamsport from locally sourced wood. It’s built to last and to feel like home.

Amenities

Everything after the creek

  • Deeded creek accessAbout 700 feet out the front door to a boulder-lined stretch of the Loyalsock
  • Fire pitS’mores, stories and the stars overhead
  • EV charging240V NEMA 14-50 outlet. Bring your car’s mobile charging cord.
  • Outdoor shower spigotHot and cold water for kids, dogs, waders and muddy boots
  • Washer & dryerFor longer stays and wet creek clothes
  • Wi-Fi & YouTube TVPlus a desk, if work tags along
  • Propane fireplaceWarm on cool mountain nights, no wood to haul
  • Window ACUnits throughout for summer
  • Pets welcomeFor an additional pet fee
After dark

Some of the darkest skies in Pennsylvania

The lodge sits at the end of the road beside a farm, so there are no neighbors’ lights on one side. On a clear night the Milky Way rises right over the fire pit, so pull up a chair, roast a few s’mores and watch the sky.

For the full show, drive 15 minutes to High Knob Overlook, a designated stargazing area in Loyalsock State Forest.

High Knob rates Bortle 3 out of 9, rural-sky dark. Cities rate 8–9.
Flames rising from the lodge’s steel fire pit at night
The fire pit
Explore

Worlds End, Ricketts Glen and 200 miles of trail

The lodge sits minutes from Worlds End State Park, in the middle of Loyalsock State Forest’s nearly 200 miles of trails, waterfalls and overlooks. Ricketts Glen State Park and Eagles Mere make easy day trips, and the town has ice cream and pizza for the walk home.

  • Out the back doorIce cream and mini golf, the only mini golf course in Sullivan County (open seasonally). An easy evening walk with the kids.
  • Down the streetThe Mercantile for pizza and breakfast, a beer store, and the Hillsgrove Covered Bridge, the longest of Sullivan County’s three historic covered bridges.
  • Minutes awayWorlds End State Park for creek swimming, Canyon Vista and Cottonwood Falls, plus Loyalsock State Forest, with nearly 200 miles of trails, the 59-mile Loyalsock Trail, the Haystacks and roadside Dry Run Falls.
  • 15 minutesHigh Knob Overlook, with a 25-mile view and a designated stargazing area.
  • Day tripsRicketts Glen State Park for the Falls Trail and its waterfalls, and Eagles Mere for a lake-town afternoon. The Endless Mountains’ three covered bridges make an easy drive.
Worlds End State ParkLodging minutes from the park Ricketts GlenStay near the Falls Trail Weekend getawayFrom Philly, NYC and DC
A child running through a green field at golden hour

Spring

Trout stocking on the Loyalsock and waterfalls at their fullest. Mountain laurel blooms at High Knob in June.

Camp chairs in the creek on a summer day

Summer

Creek days, swimming at Worlds End, and ice cream and mini golf out the back door.

Golden light over forested mountains

Fall

Peak foliage in early October, hunting season, the Sullivan County Fair and the PA Bowhunters Festival.

The lodge lit up under a starry winter sky

Winter

Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and the Eagles Mere toboggan slide, then back to the fireplace.

Getting here

An easy drive from the East Coast

Hillsgrove sits in Sullivan County in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains, close enough for a long weekend from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, Washington, DC and Pittsburgh.

  • 2h 15mfrom Harrisburg
  • 3h 15mfrom Philadelphia
  • 3h 30mfrom Baltimore
  • 3h 45mfrom New York City
  • 4hfrom Washington, DC
  • 4h 15mfrom Pittsburgh
Good to know

Before you arrive

Check-in
Self check-in with a door code, sent before you arrive. No need to meet anyone.
Pets
Welcome for an additional pet fee. Please include them in your booking.
Winter
The driveway is gravel. You’ll need 4WD or AWD from late fall through early spring.
Quiet hours
After midnight, so neighbors and wildlife can rest too.
EV charging
240V NEMA 14-50 outlet. Bring your car’s mobile charging cord.
Book your stay

Bring the rod. Bring the dog. Bring everyone.

Check open dates and book The Boulders Lodge through Airbnb.

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Questions or a longer stay? Email stay@theboulderslodge.com.

The covered deck with outdoor sofas looking out at green hills