Directions to Cambridge Springs Area (SGL 277), Crawford County
submitted by Richard Nugent
State Gamelands 277 is located a short distance northeast of Cambridge Springs Pa and is a large area of wetlands with many ponds and shallow lakes. For the Second Breeding Bird Atlas a number of uncommon birds were reported here including: American Bittern, Virginia Rail, Sora, Sandhill Crane, Marsh Wren and Mourning Warbler.
Directions: From Pittsburgh take I-79 north to Exit154 (Route 198). Exit onto Route 198 east and drive to Route 19. Turn north (left) on Route 19 and drive to Cambridge Springs. In Cambridge Springs look for the point where Route 99 comes from the left. At this point continue driving north on Route 19 for about 0.4 miles to Miller Station Road. Turn right onto Miller Station Road and drive about 1.2 miles to a parking lot on the right. Park here. Across the road from the parking lot is a gated Gamelands road. This gated road leads to many ponds and sideroads, which can be used to explore the Gamelands.