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    Nockamixon State Park

    Nearby Attractions

    Information about Nockamixon State Park’s nearby attractions is available from Visit Bucks County.

    Explore the Area

    Nearby Quakertown Borough is considered a border town between the Delaware Valley and the Lehigh Valley. It is considered part of the greater Allentown-Bethlehem urbanized area. In the region you will find many places to shop, eat, and relax, as well as learn about the Quakers who settled the area. 
    Learn about some of the area businesses and things to do from the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Bucks County. 

    Nearby State Parks and Forests

    Nockamixon State Park is close to two state parks, where visitors can enjoy recreation, education, and other activities. 

    Delaware Canal State Park 

    Delaware Canal State Park consists of a historic canal and 60-mile-long towpath. The park also includes a 90-acre pond, many miles of river shoreline, and 11 river islands. 
    The towpath offers an opportunity for walkers, joggers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and bird watchers to explore the outdoors. Fishing and kayaking is also popular. 

    Ralph Stover State Park

    Tohickon Creek flows through the 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park, making a scenic picnic area. The nearby High Rocks section of the park is a lovely overlook of the Tohickon Creek. 
    Popular recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, whitewater boating, fishing, and rock climbing. 

    Other Nearby Outdoor Spaces and Natural Places

    State Game Land 157 is adjacent to the park and offers additional recreational opportunities. 

    Pennsylvania Heritage Areas

    Heritage Areas protect, enhance, and promote Pennsylvania’s historic, natural, cultural, and scenic resources. 
    The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a multi-use trail spanning 165 miles through a five-county region. This is a nationally significant historic transportation route that traverses railroads, canals, rivers, and trails.