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Nearby Parks:
Nockamixon State Park Dam
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| State Park Overview: |
 | The 5,283-acre Nockamixon State Park surrounds the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon. The park?s forests and fields are a large green space in this rapidly developing area. In northern Bucks County, the park also serves Lehigh, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. |
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15-Jul-2008
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Beautiful Cabin Weekend
We often will rent a cbain or two for the weekend. The park is very clean and the cabins are excellent! We have always had a wonderful time each spring and fall when we come. We only live about 40 minutes away, but its nice to have a change of scenery and enjoy some outdoor cooking and boating for the weekend. The kids love it to! Give it a try.
(name not given)
5-Aug-2008
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| Swimming: |
| Swimming:
The swimming pool complex includes a one-half acre pool with two water slides and a children's shallow end with fountains, dressing rooms, first aid station and snack bar. The swimming pool is operated by a concession and an admission fee is charged. Seasonal passes are available. Weather permitting, the swimming pool is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
The 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon is a warm-water fishery. Commons species are walleye, muskellunge, pickerel, smallmouth and largemouth bass, striped bass hybrids, channel catfish, carp and various types of panfish. A fishing pier is at the midpoint of the lake. Fishing is prohibited in the marina and boat rental areas. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
For complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms:
About 3000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, pheasant, rabbit and turkey. All of Nockamixon is included in the Pennsylvania Game Commission?s Special Regulations Area for Southeastern Pennsylvania, which means shotguns only for deer hunting. Contact the park office for additional information. Hunting is available in the adjacent State Game Land 157.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp. |
| History of the Area: |
| The name Nockamixon comes from the American Indian phrase ?nocha-miska-ing? which is Lenni Lenape for ?at the place of soft soil.? Several American Indian sites from the Lenni Lenape Tribe (Delaware) are documented in the park area.
Secretary of the Department of Forests and Water, Dr. Maurice K. Goddard, proposed the park in 1958. The park was developed with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers plan for development in the Delaware River Basin. Originally known as Tohickon State Park after the principal stream flowing into Lake Nockamixon, it was renamed Nockamixon State Park by the State Geographic Board in 1965. The park officially opened in December of 1973. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Maplewood Farm Bed & Breakfast - Neighboring New Hope, Lambertville, Peddler's Village, Doylestown and the scenic Delaware River. Friendly home, relaxing guestrooms, sumptious breakfast, sparkling pool, gardens and bucolic views. | | Aaron Burr House Inn of New Hope - This vintage village Victorian inn is a member of the WEDGWOOD COLLECTION and has a AAA/MOBIL rating: EXCELLENT. Across from Lambertville (NJ)and in New Hope's Historic District, ideal for business.
| | York Street House B & B - Gracious 1909 Manor House. Elegant. Comfortable. Antiques. Waterford chandelier. Original master bath. Leaded glass windows. Gourmet candlelight breakfast. Gardens. Sitting porch. Fine art.
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| Nature Programs: |
| The park offers environmental education and interpretive programs which explore a wide variety of ecological and environmental topics.
School group programming for all grade levels and teacher workshops can be arranged. Scout, church, civic and private groups can also arrange for special programs. Advanced scheduling for group programming is required.
All programs are available from April to October. For more information, contact the environmental education specialist at the park office. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Lazy-K Campground Inc
102 Township Line Rd
Bechtelsville, PA
(610) 367-8576
| Boulder Woods Campground
1050 Camp Skymount Rd
Green Lane, PA
(215) 257-7178
| Homestead Family Campgrounds
1150 Allentown Rd
Green Lane, PA
(215) 257-3445
| Hickory Park Campground
2140 Big Rd
Gilbertsville, PA
(610) 754-6884
| Delmont Scout Reservation
5505 Upper Ridge Rd
Pennsburg, PA
(215) 234-4588
| Quaker Woods Campground
2225 Rosedale Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-1984
| Church of God Jubilee Park Ofc
1312 Brookside Rd
Wescosville, PA
(610) 398-9110
| Tohickon Campground
8308 Covered Bridge Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-7951
| Little Red Barn Camp Grounds
367 Old Bethlehem Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-3357
| Camp Diamond Ridge
1965 Deer Run Way
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-6552
| Dogwood Haven Fmly Campground
16 Lodi Hill Rd
Upper Black Eddy, PA
(610) 982-5402
| Colonial Woods Family Camping
545 Lonely Cottage Rd
Upper Black Eddy, PA
(610) 847-5808
| Moyers Fishing Lk Campgrounds
5462 Blue Church Rd
Coopersburg, PA
(610) 965-9910
| A-Ok Rubber Mulch
5462 Blue Church Rd
Coopersburg, PA
(610) 965-9910
| Ringing Rocks Family Cmpgrnd
75 Woodland Dr
Upper Black Eddy, PA
(610) 982-5552
| Mountainview Campground
131 Goritz Rd
Milford, NJ
(908) 996-2953
| Dutch Springs
4733 Hanoverville Rd
Bethlehem, PA
(610) 759-2270
| Farma Parks Inc
87 Hughey Rd
Greenville, PA
(724) 253-4535
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Ed's Bait
445 Bethlehem Pike
Colmar, PA
(215) 822-7068
| Clayton's Hunting & Fishing
660 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 672-6060
| Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service
879 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA
(215) 343-1720
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Tanner's Sports Center
2301 York Rd
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-3103
| Nockamixon Sport Shop Inc
808 Doylestown Pike
Quakertown, PA
(215) 538-9553
| Little Lehigh Fly Shop
2643 Fish Hatchery Rd
Allentown, PA
(610) 797-5599
| X-Treme Hunting Products
229 N 7th St
Emmaus, PA
(610) 967-4588
| One Shot Hunting N Fishing
1610 Quarry Rd
Lansdale, PA
(215) 855-9448
| Branch Valley Fish & Game Club
1000 N Ridge Rd
Perkasie, PA
(215) 257-1000
| Nestor's Sporting Goods
99 N West End Blvd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 529-0100
| Northern Wilderness Outfitters
Quakertown, PA
(610) 346-9335
| Klotz's Bait & Tackle Shop
216 Hess Ave
Hellertown, PA
(610) 838-7970
| P & S Fishing Tackle
PO Box 2694
Warminster, PA
(215) 285-2672
| John's Gun & Tackle Room
2604 Freemansburg Ave
Easton, PA
(610) 253-1111
| Mac's Hobby Hall
721 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA
(610) 866-8465
| Old Lehigh Outfitters Inc
573 Main St
Bethlehem, PA
(610) 332-0450
| Dave's Custom Tackle
4321 Newburg Rd
Bethlehem, PA
(610) 759-7371
| Lehigh River Bait & Bow
209 W Union St
Allentown, PA
(610) 432-2511
| Clemens Custom Tackle
Allentown, PA
(610) 395-5119
| Sea Mar Tackle Co
1424 W Allen St
Allentown, PA
(610) 432-1780
| Izaak Walton Rod & Gun Club
Guth Sta
Allentown, PA
(610) 395-5775
| Ridge & Valley Rod & Gun Club
Blue Church Rd
Coopersburg, PA
(610) 282-3177
| Moyers Fishing Lake & Campgrounds
5462 Blue Church Rd
Coopersburg, PA
(610) 965-9910
| Alburtis Rod & Gun Club
3818 Gun Club Rd
Alburtis, PA
(610) 966-5733
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | The Grille at Bear Creek
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA
(610) 682-7100
| Parasio Hot Springs LLC
495 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 441-8600
| Spring Mountain Ski Area Information
750 Spring Mount Rd
Schwenksville, PA
(610) 287-7900
| Aurora Spa The
6636 Hamilton Blvd
Wescosville, PA
(610) 391-3800
| Aurora Spa
607 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA
(610) 391-3800
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