Visit Clearfield County: Driving Routes

The Rock Ride (Shorter ride)

From Clearfield, take SR 879 to Curwensville. Go straight through at light. Turn right on Greenville Pike, approx. 1

Over and Around the Mountain (Day Trip)

Travel is approximately 40 miles, and can take 11/2 hours to 2 days, depending on length of stops and personal interest. Outdoor photo opportunities are spectacular in northern Clearfield County, and this tour provides shutterbugs with lots of great shots to choose from!

From Exit 111 of I-80, proceed 1.4 M N on SR 153, following signs to SB Elliot State Park. Turn right and make a second fast right to enter the park, or, to visit Panther Rocks go straight on 4-Mile Road after turning.

Visitors to Elliott State Park can learn about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and its role at Parker Dam and S.B. Elliott State Parks at Elliott's Welcome Center, housed in one of the CCC constructed buildings.

After returning to SR 153, proceed N another 1.7 miles to Hilltop House, a one-of-a-kind gift and craft shop.

Parker Dam State Park is 2.7 M ahead.

Visitors can picnic, fish, swim, camp, hike or just relax at Parker Dam.

After leaving Parker Dam, travel N for 2.2 M. B-Bar-M Campground is on the left.

Turn left at the stoplight in Penfield, and travel on SR 255 towards DuBois.

Camp Mountain Run, operated by the Bucktail Council of the Boy Scouts of America, will be on the right 1.5 M ahead.

Green Ridge Drive-In is another 3.4 M. and Sabula Lake is 2.3 M past the drive-in.

Treasure Lake will be on the right 1.3 M ahead. The public is welcome to visit Treasure Lake's Silver and Gold Golf Courses, Lake View Lodge, or attend any of the community events held throughout the year. Cabin and condo rentals are also available year-round.

Just after Treasure Lake is Exit 101 of I-80, and DuBois Mall after that on the left. Visitor Information is available at the DuBois Community Booth and Visitor Center. Continue approximately 2 miles on SR 255, not turning, to reach DuBois Harley Davidson. It will be on the left. Along the way you will pass Penn State University DuBois Campus.

From DuBois Harley Davidson, reverse direction and return on SR 255. Turn right at the 5^th stoplight (Shaffer Road). You will pass DuBois Mall again, but on a different side. At the second stoplight, turn left and head toward Rockton/ Clearfield.

Once arriving in Rockton, turn left to go toward Clearfield.

At approx. 1.4 M there will be room to pull off and take some great pictures of Anderson Creek.

Over the Mountain will be a short distance ahead on the right.

At the intersection with US 322/ SR 153, turn right if you wish to visit Clearfield.

If you liked one of the campgrounds on the earlier part of the drive and plan to spend the night, turn left. A mile ahead brings you back to where you started.

Those driving toward Clearfield will see spectacular views off to the right as you come down the mountain into town. Use caution when pulling off and on the highway.

Central Pa Speedway can be reached from this stretch of US 322, as can the Clearfield Driving Park, Clearfield Hospital, and downtown points of interest. To return to SR 879 and I-80, follow US 322 to the first light in Clearfield. Turn left, and travel along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River to the next stoplight. Turn left to return to I-80 and nearby amenities.

Gas: Clearfield, DuBois, Penfield Food: Clearfield, DuBois, Penfield, Rockton

Emergency Medical Assistance: DuBois Regional Medical Center, 814-371-2200; Clearfield Hospital, 814-765-534. Calling 911 for emergencies in outlying areas is recommended.

Lodging: Clearfield, DuBois

Camping and cabins: Penfield area, Clearfield, DuBois

Southbound - Destination Coal (Shorter Ride)

From Clearfield, take SR 879 to Curwensville. Turn left at the light, and proceed south on SR 453. Approx. 3 miles from town is the sign for Curwensville Lake Recreation Area. Turn right and go another 2 miles if you wish to tour the Park. If not, remain on SR 453, and travel through Olanta, Kellytown, and Belsena Mills until you reach Madera (approx. 14 miles).

At the intersection in Madera, turn right onto SR 53 and travel another 14 miles to Coalport, passing through Glen Hope and Irvona along the way.

When you come to the first stop sign in Coalport, you will see a VFW Post. Go straight through and pass the VFW. A few blocks up, the street will veer to the left, and the Coalport Coal Museum is on the left in the Coalport Community Building. Admission is free. Call 672-3973 for hours.

After the museum, turn right at the next corner, which will bring you to downtown Coalport, which is a National Historic District. Turn right, and you will be heading back the way you came. Turn right at the first stop sign, left at the next (the VFW corner) and you will be on your way back. Just reverse the directions.

Drive time is about 2 hours, without stopping to see the sights.

This ride follows portions of Little Clearfield Creek, and takes you through several old mining and lumber towns. Note the streets in Irvona are named for the mines, which were named after women. The Bloody Knox Cabin Historic Site is near Kellytown.