Archbald Pothole

United States, Pennsylvania

Archbald Pothole

LocationUnited States, Pennsylvania
RegionPennsylvania
TypeState Park
Coordinates41.5130°, -75.5757°
Established1964
Area0.607
Nearest CityCarbondale (6 mi)
Major CityScranton (8 mi)

About Archbald Pothole

Home to the world's largest glacial pothole, this 150-acre park features a remarkable geological formation created during the Wisconsin Glacial Period around 15,000 years ago. The pothole measures 38 feet deep with a 42-by-24-foot elliptical opening. Discovered by coal miners in 1884, the site offers woodland trails, wildlife viewing, and interpretive exhibits explaining its fascinating formation.