About this Location

Facility Overview

The Eagles Mere Air Museum parking area provides direct, dedicated on-site parking for guests visiting the historic aviation collection and the adjacent Merritt Field grass aerodrome. Situated along Route 42 just outside the historic borough of Eagles Mere in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, the parking facility consists of an expansive, rural open-air surface lot with a mix of level gravel and well-maintained grassy overrun areas. Because the lot is completely open-air without overhead decking, ramps, or structural barriers, it offers virtually unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the facility exceptionally well-suited for all vehicle types, including standard sedans, compact cars, full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, conversion vans, and recreational vehicles (RVs) touring the Endless Mountains region.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the scenic high plateau of Sullivan County, this parking area serves as an essential gateway to historic aviation and nearby mountain recreation:

Eagles Mere Air Museum: Located directly steps from your vehicle, housing an internationally acclaimed collection of living-history aircraft from the golden age of flying (1908–1935).
Eagles Mere Historic Village: Approximately a 5-minute drive (3 miles) north, featuring antique shops, the Eagles Mere Museum, and classic turn-of-the-century architecture.
Eagles Mere Lake & Beach Club: Roughly 3.5 miles away, renowned as the \'Town That Time Forgot\' summer retreat with non-motorized boating and scenic lakeside trails.
Worlds End State Park: Located roughly 15 minutes north on PA-154, offering premier canyon overlooks, rugged hiking along the Loyalsock Trail, and whitewater creek vistas.
Eagles Mere Auto Museum: Located nearby in the Laporte area, showcasing an exceptional private collection of classic muscle cars, vintage pickup trucks, and rare Americana.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility is directly accessed via Pennsylvania Route 42 (PA-42), a well-maintained state highway running north-south through Sullivan County that connects directly with US-220 to the south in Muncy Valley/Hughesville and PA-154/US-220 near Laporte to the north. Ingress and egress are straightforward with wide driveway aprons directly off the highway, allowing smooth vehicle movement even during fly-ins or weekend vintage car club visits. Due to the rural, mountainous topography of Sullivan County, public mass transit, light rail, and rideshare networks (such as Uber and Lyft) are essentially nonexistent in the immediate area; private personal vehicles, motorcycles, and chartered tour buses are the primary and most reliable methods of arrival.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Ample open-air surface parking directly adjacent to the main aircraft hangars and visitor entrance.
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating high-roof vans, lifted trucks, camper trailers, and motorhomes.
Complimentary on-site parking for museum patrons and flight line visitors during operating hours.
Designated accessible parking spaces situated on hard-packed ground nearest to the ticket office and hangar ramps.
Spacious turnaround radius permitting safe maneuvering for mid-sized buses and touring clubs.
Direct perimeter vantage points overlooking the active grass runway at Merritt Field.

Ideal For

Aviation enthusiasts, historic warbird fans, and vintage aircraft mechanics.
Families and road-trippers exploring Sullivan County, Worlds End State Park, and the Loyalsock area.
Classic car, motorcycle, and sports car touring clubs taking advantage of scenic Route 42 mountain driving routes.
Recreational vehicle (RV) travelers touring rural north-central Pennsylvania.

Visitor & Driver Tips

The Eagles Mere Air Museum operates on a seasonal schedule, generally opening to the public on weekends between late May (Memorial Day weekend) and mid-October (Columbus Day weekend). When programming your GPS navigation, look for Merritt Field / 14013 PA-42; highway signage is visible along PA-42 as you approach the airfield. Drive at reduced speeds upon entering the property, as pedestrian traffic, vintage equipment, and low-altitude aircraft may be operating nearby. During wet early spring or late autumn weekends, stick to the primary gravel driveway and crushed stone parking zones rather than deep turf areas to prevent wheel slippage on softer soil.