Tannersville Cranberry Bog Preserve
Nature preserve
About
Known locally as "The Cranberry," this 1,000-acre preserve is a leftover of the last ice age and one of The Nature Conservancy's first preserves in Pennsylvania. The bog is the southernmost low-elevation boreal bog on the eastern seaboard, with native orchids, carnivorous sundew and pitcher plants, and cranberries growing across it.
The bog itself can only be visited on guided walks led by the Monroe County Conservation District's Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, because it is so fragile. Two trails, North Wood and Fern Ridge, are always open to the public. North Wood is a flat loop system through oak forest, and Fern Ridge is a multi-loop trail of 2.5 miles.
When to go
In 2026, public walks ran on Wednesdays from June 3 through November 4, plus six weekend walks between May 16 and October 10. Walks typically take about 2.5 hours. Check the preserve page for the next season's schedule. The North Wood and Fern Ridge trails are open to the public at any time, and the Conservancy says North Wood is good for cross-country skiing in winter.
Good to know
Bog walks require pre-registration, and no walk-ins are accepted. Call Kettle Creek at 570-629-3061 to register and get directions.
Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk trail.
Parking is a small lot near the start of the North Wood Trail. Don't turn into the private home at 107 Lavender Lane.
Archery hunting is allowed in designated areas of the preserve.
Price
- Guided bog walk, 2026 season$6
Walks cost $6 per the 2026 schedule. The North Wood and Fern Ridge trails are open to the public. Check the website for next season.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of The Nature Conservancy. They can change, so check before you go.
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