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    Nockamixon State Park

    4.2 (42 reviews)

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    Mike C.

    What a wonderful get away. There are cabins to rent in the woods right by the lake and it is a perfect retreat from the world. Funny enough we ended up ordering Popeye Chicken for delivery one night and the delivery guy said this was the strangest delivery of his lifetime which illustrates maybe your want to bring your own food just incase the delivery guy gets creeped out delivering to a remote cabin in the woods lol. There are many activites in the summer time however we stayed one night and mainly talked without the nusainces of the world to distract us, just perfect if you ask me and definitely different from the normal things this world tries to throw down our throats whether it be advertisements or marketing 24/7. I would love to come back and explore more of the area and of course roast marshmellows by the fire pit which is outside every cabin just a few steps away from your front door. As always people SYOY!!!

    Kathy R.

    I've been to parks across the country. This is still one of my very favorites. There's of course the lake. They rent out boats in the warmer months which I did as a kid and which I still remember fondly. There's a swimming pool which while not the cheapest is still much less expensive than Perkasie borough where I live which charges (get this) $30 per adult per day. Nockamixon charges $8 for residents $12 per non resident. It's cheaper fir seniors and kids under 42" are free. This of course may change so check out their website here https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/StateParkPrices/Swimming/Pages/default.aspx There's of course tons of hiking and fishing and everything else a park in Pennsylvania has to offer. But did you know there's a waterfall on the other side of the park? It's on 563. You have to keep watching along the left as you come from 113 or you might miss it entirely. Once you see it though you'll want to park and hike down to the bottom where the creek flows. We were there yesterday and saw several heron, a water moccasin that caught a fish in its mouth (See pics) and a very large fish which I think was in the pike family. Did you also know there's cabins available for rent? Also off of 563. You need to book them well in advance. I just priced them at $107.00 a night and $477 a week. Here's the booking site https://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/Nockamixon-State-Park/r/campsiteCalendar.do?page=calendar&search=site&contractCode=PA&parkId=880422 This is one of the nicest places still around in bucks county. Please Don't mess it up.

    Christopher C.

    Anyone who enjoys Lake Nockamixon or any PA state park owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Maurice Goddard. Dr. Goddard was the head of the PA Department of Forests and Waters which eventually became the Department of Environmental Resources. He was in office for twenty four years and during the terms of six different governors (aka impossible in today's political landscape) and during that time he made it his goal to have a PA state park within 25 miles of every PA state resident. Although Goddard quickly improved the professionalism of the department by eliminating the political appointments, increased the number of college educated employees and got two voter approved bond issues passed he did fall short of his goal. Even though Goddard fell short of his goal he efforts greatly expanded the quality and reach of the PA state park system. One of the parks that was created during Goddard's tenure in 1973 was Lake Nockamixon. Today Nockamixon has got a lot of things going on. * Various areas of picnic benches * A swimming pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day (no swimming in the lake) * Six different boat launch areas along with available rentals * Fishing * Hunting * Biking * Mountain Biking * Horseback Riding * Educational Programs * Disc Golf Course * Cabins & a Hostel The one thing I find funny about some of Yelp reviews is where other Yelpers use words like remote or a bit of a hike because the lake is only a few minutes away from civilization in Quakertown proper. I mean if you want remote try some of the parks in Western PA because they are truly remote versus here where in under fifteen minutes you can be eating a Big Mac at a McD's, shopping at a grocery store or filling up at a gas station. The other thing that is noteworthy is that Nockamixon is large. The lake itself is 1400+ acres and the park itself is over 5000 so trying to see everything all at once is not possible and honestly why would you want to? There is so much diversity which changes a bit in each season that coming here year round is a perfect way to make use of your tax dollars for something positive because either way you're paying for it, so you might as well see what the hell is going on. Park Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/nockamixon/ Cabin Reservations: http://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com/ Dr. Goddard: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGtqC6ZgOek

    Nice park, friendly fowl, great marina and beautiful lake.
    Alma C.

    Great park and lots to do. Beautiful marina and lake. Lots of picnic facilities. Well worth the drive for the serenity setting.

    BED BUGS EVERYWHERE!!! This one already fed!
    Thyana D.

    Discovered their BED BUG INFESTATION our second night in cabin #2 with my sister and I waking up to severe BITES. Totally freaked out we all scanned the rooms finding BED BUGS EVERYWHERE! The walls, crawling on the mattress, in between our sheets, and on top of our belongings. Even another online guest review in 2013, reported the SAME CABIN #2, FOR BED BUGS INFESTATION! The staff ONLY offered and provided the $150 rental refund, but I called the manager Jennifer, explaing how we basically threw away the majority of our belongings, and are merely requesting a $350 compensation to replace my daughters essentials: playpen, carrier, stroller; even provided them receipts... fair? Over a month later, back and forth with Management a final letter from the state, denying our claim. While my sister is left with physical scarring. (Pics attached) Do yourself a favor, stay somewhere else! Not worth the risk mentally, physically, and financially!

    Margie A.

    This park is beautiful and has facilities for all types of outdoor activities. You need to enter the park at the correct entrance for your planned activity as there isn't a road which goes through the whole park. The only unpleasantness is that the outhouses are rather gross. So stop somewhere before getting to the park to take care of those needs.

    Frank D.

    This is one of the finest parks with a Lake in Bucks County, PA. There is fishing and boating on the large lake as well as 5000 acres of scenic surrounding parkland to walk, jog or just chill out and enjoy the day. If you haven't been there, then go!

    One of the off-the-path trails I found during the winter.
    Kelsey M.

    This state park is expansive with a number of activities available. I am mostly into hiking, walking, and biking and there is a large network of trails to choose from -- some paved, others not. Many trails are perfect for families, beginners, and people of all ages. Because admission is free, this place can get a little packed on the weekends during the summer. But during the off-season, sometimes you can have this place completely to yourself! Perfect for finding a place a little off the trail and reading/writing for a few hours.

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    Karen S.

    Gorgeous facilities, clean restrooms. Lots of picnic tables- the marina is beautiful- tons of boats. It wasn't crowded during the week but I bet it is full of boaters on the weekend. They offer kayaks for rent- very cheap. It was a great place for a picnic.

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    Nockamixon is a beautiful park with numerous well kept hiking trails and a large lake for kayaking and fishing.

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    Is there a fee to enter the park and also is there a parking fee and can you fish off the banks and is there a charge for that?

    No fee to enter park. Only fee for fishing is a PA fishing license.

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    PA state park, so you need to have launching permit or "boat registration" for paddleboards, though mostly no one is going to check.

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    Hacklebarney State Park

    Hacklebarney State Park

    4.6
    (72 reviews)
    33.3 mi

    OMG ... I would give this park 10 stars if I could !!…read more It is beautiful , miles and miles of trails by waterfalls and creeks , there are 7 different color trails , we did 3 and will definitely go back k to explore the other side . They have benches and picnic tables all over the trails making it easy to rest and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Birds and small wild animals make the place even more beautiful . Everything is so clean and well kept. If you want a memorable hike you should definitely try this one . It is BREATHTAKING :)

    Great park with some beautiful trails! We went hiking here over Memorial Day weekend (in the rain)…read moreand had a great time. We did the river trail which was a nice hike for the whole family. I wish that there were paper maps, there were times when having one would have been very handy. That being said, there are plenty of trail markers. They show up just as you start wondering if you're going the right way or not. The trail could use some maintenance- there were lots of downed trees. There was one you have to completely climb over (we had to scoot over it, you can't step over it as it's too wide). It had been down long enough that people had found a few ways around it that were off trail (didn't look super safe though) and instead have you go over a thinner part of the trunk. The trail is extremely rocky, which we were expecting and found it to be very fun! But make sure you are wearing shoes with a good grip. Overall, we loved this even in the rain. There's some nice waterfalls along the way, and plenty of picnicking spots.

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    Marsh Creek State Park

    Marsh Creek State Park

    4.3
    (71 reviews)
    37.2 mi

    Parking: free, multiple lots and parking wasn't an issue for us. There were also people constantly…read morecoming and going for turnover. Admission: free! no entrance fee to the park Rentals of paddle boards and kayaks: These have various costs depending on how long you want to rent. I chose 4 hours for $80 paddle board. I was able to pay with a credit card and there was no add'l fee (i.e. no transaction fee). They also held my driver's license to ensure I'd bring the board back. The guy who gave me the board was super nice and explained everything very well. He was much appreciated! My friend and I spent the afternoon at Marsh Creek state park. She brought her own board and I rented. We each had water proof bags and took our lunch way out on the lake and ate on our boards out in the middle of the water. There were places to stop on the edge of the water but we chose to eat on our boards. We had a lovely time enjoying the scenery and chatting with eat other. When I got hot, i took a quick dip in the water to cool down. We had no issues with 'the authorities' as many other people mentioned but my friend (who has been to this park many times) did mention they are strict about parking and following the rules. I would definitely recommend!

    Many memories here. Gotta love this place. I've been coming here for 2 years now and it's great. I…read morewish you were allowed to swim in the water though. They should start checking the bacteria levels. Also the boats are really expensive. Those are just minor changes. Overall 4/5 stars. Well done Marsh Creek.

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