Campbell's Ledge

Campbell's Ledge from State Road 92 in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania.

Campbell's Ledge is a geographical feature near Pittston, Pennsylvania. It is about 1,280 ft (390 Meters) above sea level. It is named after William Campbell, who was being chased by Native American Indians. Instead of being burned at the stake by the Indians, Campbell jumped off the ledge before they could apprehend him. It also features a multipurpose antenna for emergency services.

If looked closely at (especially in winter) you could see the face of the cliff makes a '2'. The view from the top of the ledge is extraordinary. On a clear day, you can see approximately a 30 mile stretch of the Wyomimg Valley, which is cut by the Susquehanna River directly below the ledge.

Nearby structures

There are a couple of abandoned mine shafts. They are since filled in partially and fenced in for safety reasons. There is a small lake at the top called the Campbell's Ledge Reservoir which has a very high Largemouth Bass, Perch and Bluegill population. Currently, it is not permitted to fish the reservoir. The wooded area surrounding Campbell's ledge consists of many ATV and hiking trails. Traveling along these trails, many beautiful natural structures can be found, including waterfalls, quartz caves, and streams.

Wildlife

The area surrounding Campbell's ledge is teeming with wildlife. Inhabiting the area are white tailed deer, foxes, coyote, turkey, bear, ducks, geese, cranes, rabbits, hawks and a few species of snakes, among others.