The Boulders Lodge at Loyalsock Creek
The Boulders Lodge under a starry sky
Weekend getaways from the city

A weekend getaway from Philly, NYC and DC

Just 3 hours 15 minutes from Philadelphia and 3 hours 45 minutes from New York City, with a creek, 200 miles of trails and skies dark enough for the Milky Way.

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A real escape, a tank of gas away

Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania’s least crowded corners: no big resorts, no traffic, and skies dark enough to see the Milky Way. It’s close enough to the East Coast cities for a long weekend.

  • 2h 15mfrom Harrisburg
  • 3h 15mfrom Philadelphia
  • 3h 30mfrom Baltimore
  • 3h 45mfrom New York City
  • 4hfrom Washington, DC
  • 4h 15mfrom Pittsburgh
The lodge lit up under a starry sky
The Boulders Lodge after dark

A weekend at the lodge

  • Friday night. Arrive with self check-in, walk out the back door for ice cream and a round of mini golf in season, then light the fire pit and look up.
  • Saturday. Hike Worlds End State Park, cool off in Loyalsock Creek, about 700 feet from the front door, then pizza at the Mercantile down the street.
  • Sunday. Breakfast, one more creek walk, and a covered bridge or two on the drive home.

Bring everyone

The lodge sleeps 10 across two bedrooms and a loft. It has a full kitchen, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and a desk for anyone who has to check in with work. Dogs are welcome for a fee, and EV drivers can charge on a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet with their own cord.

Questions

How far is The Boulders Lodge from Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh?
About 2 hours 15 minutes from Harrisburg, 3 hours 15 minutes from Philadelphia, 3 hours 30 minutes from Baltimore, 3 hours 45 minutes from New York City, 4 hours from Washington, DC, and 4 hours 15 minutes from Pittsburgh, depending on traffic.
What is there to do on a weekend in Sullivan County, PA?
Swim and fish Loyalsock Creek, hike Worlds End State Park and the Loyalsock Trail, see the waterfalls at Ricketts Glen, stargaze at High Knob Overlook, and drive the county’s three covered bridges.
Is The Boulders Lodge good for groups and families?
Yes. It sleeps 10 with three queen beds, a bunk bed and a futon, and it welcomes pets for a fee.