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Notable fort · Monroe, Pennsylvania

Coal Pocket

Coal Pocket is a fort in Monroe, Pennsylvania.

Coal Pocket: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Coal Pocket

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Coal Pocket — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.98925, -75.18978. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Coal Pocket open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Coal Pocket yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Coal Pocket?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Coal Pocket?

    Nearby: Scenic Overlook - Delaware River (viewpoint, 8 km), Kittatinny Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Tammany (viewpoint, 9 km), Worthington State Forest (sanctuary, 11 km), Sunfish Pond (lake, 12 km), Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 13 km).

    Is Coal Pocket worth visiting?

    Coal Pocket is listed as a notable fort in Pennsylvania on Spotwander.