An amazing place! Large rock formations are filled with iron. This makes for naturally beautiful Bucks County fieldstone, and when struck with a hammer, the rocks "ring". Fortunately our innkeepers at the Wedgwood Inn of New Hope lent us a hammer so we could experience making music with others in the Park! read more

Mother Nature is a weird lady, and Ringing Rocks is one of her weirdest places! How these rocks got here, and why some of them make a bell like sound when struck with a hammer is a mystery! It's a beautiful drive, and easy walk to get to, but be careful walking on the rocks, it could be dangerous. read more

Visited on a Wednesday at 2 pm and it was pretty busy. Short little hike to the boulder field. Hop In there with your hammer and start banging!! Magical mystery resonates from this place. Rock hop boulder to boulder and test your mountain goat skills. Venture a little further down the trail and you will find Buck's County largest waterfall. It's a rocky trail so maybe grab some high top hiking boots and a set of walking poles to make the journey a little easier. Kid friendly hike except for the boulder field. read more

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The family had a lot of fun here. The boulders were a little challenging for the kids at some points, but they made it. Many kids under 5 will need a lot of help. Kids over 5 may need help at some spots too. It was fairly easy to find the musical rocks, and it was a really cool experience. We were playing the rocks for about a half hour or so, and then finished with a hike to the waterfall. The hike itself is quite easy, so very kid friendly. Parking lot gets crowded. When we left there were cars parked on the road outside. So I'd recommend arriving early in order to get a park. read more

Ringing Rocks Park - Parks Near Me - Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

Some call it mysterious and unusual others say its a natural phenomenon! Its ringing rocks park. Located in beautiful Bucks county. It's a park which features a small hiking trail and also a boulder park. Make sure to bring your hammer so you can hear the large rocks make a sound! My being overrides my doing and me being immersed in nature reminds me of just that. Everytime I'm in nature, I'm grateful to observe the natural movement of the waterfall gracefully flowing down the stream. The peace and harmony of the trees swaying while the birds sing, brings a natural stillness to my space and energy. Overall this park is family friendly. The hike is no more than a mile which loops around to discover the breathtaking waterfall. Parking is easy, just simply park in their parking lot and have great fun and exploration. read more

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Fun way to spend an hour or two. Bring a hammer and listen to the different "ringing" sounds from the different rocks. Parking is VERY difficult, and traversing the boulder field can be treacherous. Some nice trails to wander after you're done banging the rocks! read more

Ringing Rocks Park - Parks Near Me - Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

This park was a bust. We visited the park only because we had been told the main attraction is the ringing rocks, so we decided to go today with the family and kids. Parking was a bit tight, but it is free. We walked over to the ringing rocks with a 10 minute walk and there it is a sea of rocks in the middle of the park.. i guess is all about the marketing. The rocks have different sounds depending on size and wether they are flat against ground or on top of other rocks. Nothing amazing and definitely not worth a 2 hr drive from Bayside , Queens. We happened to be in the area visiting a friend and we figured we go for a walk. Well on top of that today there were a lot of wasps on the park, so we got stung by them, 2 adults and 1 child got several stings, so we end up leaving the park right away. read more

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What a fun place! We went here in the dead of winter, it was coated in snow and still beautiful and fun! I can only imagine how gorgeous and awesome this place is in the summer, we will definitely come back once it's in full bloom. We happened to be in the area so wanted to see it. There's ample parking, porta potties. Short walk to the rocks, posted map with the trails, there's a waterfall but we didn't walk to it, next time! Bring a hammer! read more

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I was not sure what to expect on this trip but I had such a great time and I'm so happy my friend suggested that I bring a hammer. It's not very long of a hike up to the rocks and there is also a waterfall and longer hiking trail nearby. read more

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Loved ringing rocks! We brought our hammers and played some jams on the rocks :) then hiked and made our way back up to the waterfall which was absolutely beautiful read more

Ringing Rocks Park - Beautiful place to hike! Really enjoyed hammering the rocks! - Parks Near Me - Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

Kind of boring. Walk isn't terrible, but how many rocks do you have to hit? They all sound the same. This doesn't keep kids that well entertained. read more

Bring good shoes and hike about 200 yards on the marked trail and immediately you will find yourself immersed in a field of boulders. Wanting to learn more about this park I found out that Only about a third of the rocks ring, and for a long time why the rocks rang at all was unclear. However, in 1965 a group of scientists crushed, broke, and sliced the rocks. After performing numerous tests, they found that while all the rocks do in fact ring, they often do so at tones lower than the human ear can perceive. Interactions between these low tones create any audible sounds. However, the exact mechanism by which they ring still remains elusive, and it may have to do with the freeze-thaw cycle that helped created the boulder field in the first place. Though many are tempted to illegally pocket a ringing rock for later use, it is futile, as the rocks lose their musical ability once taken away from the other stones. Other areas in Eastern Pennsylvania are Stony Garden in Bucks County, Ringing Rocks Park near Pottstown, Montgomery County and the Devil's Race Course in Franklin County. read more

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Is it the best boulder field in PA? No, that's reserved for Hickory Run State Park. Is this place even a state park? No, but it gets more visits than most that I've been to. Is the parking situation sort of crazy especially on weekends? Yes, but don't let it deter you. Is the Port-O-Pot super sketch? Hell Yes! Is the waterfall currently all but gone already until Fall/Winter? Sadly, yes. With that said, bring the hammer/don't be a dumbass by wearing flip flops/have a great time. read more

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Pretty cool Boulder field. We drove for over an hour to get here. It was a pretty scenic drive though, very nice. There isnt much to do here besides banging on the rocks with a hammer. I'm glad we took the ride. I'd come up again if there were someone who's never been here wanted to come. We stopped for lunch in Frenchtown afterwards it was a pretty good day. I suggest it completely. There are also picnic tables if you wanted to do that. Very nice. read more

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That's a lot of rocks! This is a cute little park though there isn't a ton to do. There's the iconic boulder field which is more visually pleasing than one would expect. It's also much harder to navigate than it looks so make sure to bring sturdy shoes and maybe a walking stick. As of today's date the waterfall that's often spoke of has run dry. While disappointing, it's now possible to walk in it's dried up bed so that makes for an interesting experience. While it's a cool natural wonder, I'm docking points for lack of facilities, lack of activities (hitting rocks gets old after a while), and their terrible parking lot which is cramped and practically hidden. Also there's tons of screaming children. It's worth a look, not something is really go out if my way to see again though. read more

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What do we say? Bring a hammer Bang on rocks Pray that you don't need to use the bathroom You have the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. So the thought that one of the other visitors is a hammer wielding psycho and help is miles and miles of bad cell reception away may cross your mind. More than once. Bring the family and enjoy. Go to "Bobolink Dairy" Farms after for cheese and the "Ships Inn" for Lunch, both about 10 min away. read more

Ringing Rocks Park - The bathroom, :-( - Parks Near Me - Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

Great place to bring the dogs during a quarantine. There's a cool waterfall not too far into the trail. What we did is we followed the trail 'down', and then walked up the stream to the waterfall. Since we were with puppies we couldn't get to the large part of it, but i'd imagine it would be a cool place to stand under. Also, the rocks certainly ring. Loses its novelty after the third or fourth rock you hit, but it's really interesting scenery. read more

This small boulder field and well marked walking/hiking path is great for kids 5+. Bring a hammer for each person and walk/climb among the boulders (about 100 yards from the parking lot) in a giant boulder field. Each rock will ring when struck w/ a hammer, but only about 1/3 resonate at a frequency the human ear can hear. Small waterfall farther down the path..we spent about 90 minutes here in total, the kids loved it...cool science/learning experience. read more

Brought a hammer and tried out the rocks, they really do ring! It was so much fun to climb the boulders. The loop hiking trail which is represented by a white dash on trees takes you past multiple waterfalls that are very beautiful. Would go again. There was a porta potty in the parking lot with picnic tables. read more

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The start of a four day weekend found my wife and I taking a ride to Ringing Rocks Park. 295N up to rt. 32 on P.A. Side. Great Fall day for what I say is "Leaf Popping" with a hike and Waterfall. Scenic ride along the Delaware River through various towns. Watch those speed limits as 25mph is common throughout the ride. Enjoy the colors as you slowly wind your way up to Upper Black Eddy and the Park. Ample parking as people come and go. Accommodations are a "Johnny." A short walk down the trail is the rock field of boulders. A place to bring a hammer and pound away! It's the different sounds each rock could make that's so appealing to many. Watch your step please. Continue on down the trail towards the Waterfall which is a small hike to see. Look around, be careful, and make sure to "pack it out" A fun time out, especially in the Fall. Check it out. read more

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A unique spot to take a walk and enjoy nature. The rocks in the boulder field (created by the advance and retreat of a glacier) will make a ringing sound when struck with a hammer, due to the high iron content. There is a small parking area, and the bathrooms are limited to two port a potties. The trails are not paved, and venturing out into the boulder field requires good shoes and good balance. It can get very hot on a warm day. It can also be crowded sometimes. Following the trails further (steep and rocky) will bring you to a nice waterfall. read more

This is a very small very family friendly place. There are picnic tables in the parking area which is very wooded and rustic. The trails are all very well-maintained. The creek can be a little disappointing as there is no water when we went because we've been going through a very long dry spell. Bring your hammer and test rocks until you definitely find a difference. Only 30% Have the cool sound. read more

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Great little park to bring the kids so they can hit rocks with hammers. Plus, it's free

Nicest people, cleanest bathrooms and store. The pavilion events were very well arranged. Would suggest for a family or anyone looking for the perfect camping experience. read more

Loved it, you are encouraged to hit rocks or boulders with a hammer to create a percussion that's still unable to be explained by science.. If your willing to take a slight walk there's a small waterfall down the way. Not a bad stop to check out and it's free so why not? read more

Ringing Rocks Park - Field of boulders - Parks Near Me - Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania

Here are some things to consider. I've had my car broken into here as well as gotten lost here (we won't go into the latter of that statement but the most important part is the beginning. I don't want that to deter anyone from coming here. The park is a beautiful, naturally carved oasis. The landscape is also very diverse; visually as well as acoustically. read more

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This place is good, free fun, even if you're not the outdoor type. I really enjoyed trying to ring the rocks, and the short walk to the waterfall. On our visit, the waterfall was pretty dry, but it was still a fun little walk and not too far from the parking lot. read more

RING DEM ROCKS BABY!! Seriously a great place to hike. Beautiful scenery and majestic nature all around: then the endless field of rocks! Bring some decent shoes/boots and a good hammer and let the good times ring! read more

We were ecstatic how the rocks resonate different pitch sounds when hit with a hammer!!! Truly a freak of nature. Lol. For a middle aged couple as we were, just be careful when walking on the boulder field. The 15- 20-minute walk to the waterfall was anti-climactic. I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the fact that the portable toilet had not been maintained for quite a while. Typically there would be a sticker showing weekly cleaning and emptying. This portable had no sticker. It was really gross inside. read more

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I can't believe no one has monetized this neat little park. At the very least, I could see someone with a hammer rental stand. The parking lot was pretty full when we were there on a Sunday afternoon, but the park never felt full. The boulder field was interesting. My boys had a great time banging away on the rocks. The big win for me though was the hiking around the waterfall. Getting to the waterfall is easy hiking, but then you can go up and down the empty riverbed for some more difficult hiking and breathtaking views. We spent about 3.5 hours there and could have easily explored further if the kids weren't getting tired and hungry. The hiking could be treacherous if it was wet, so definitely go on a dry day. Overall, this was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. My younger son even told me it was "the only nature hike I actually liked." So there you go, high praise from a 6-year-old. read more

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Took a day trip with family. Neat park. Take a hammer to tap the boulders. Great for hiking. read more

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Fun to figure out which rock made musical notes. Great hike, take a hammer! Bring your kids for great family fun!

This is a very cool place! Grab a backpack and a hammer and a snack and it's a great afternoon. After my daughter and I finished with the ringing rocks, we went on the trail to the waterfall. It was a lovely day. read more

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Great place to go for a short hike and walk around. The trail wasn't hard at all and the rocks are very popular attraction. If you hit the rocks with a hammer they resonate like a bell and make a wonderful ringing sound. There is also a beautiful waterfall along the hike. I really enjoy myself and had a lot of fun walking on the rocks and the trails. Definitely look forward to going again. read more

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Unique and fun afternoon experience for our family. We visited both Ringing Rocks parks in the region and truly enjoyed banging on the rocks with our hammers! read more

I cannot believe the amount of negative reviews of this place because it lacks a restroom?! Seriously! This park is a field of rocks in the middle of the forest! I'm not sure what you were expecting, but a field of rocks in the middle of the forest typically says you may be "roughing it" (if you could even call it that!). Worst case scenario bring a roll of head paper and do your business behind one of the plentiful trees that surround you! Toughen up people! Also, I'm not sure why people are also giving this place bad reviews for being not that impressive. Obviously some people have serious issues with reality, because I find a GIANT field of rocks in the middle of a forest in Pennsylvania that ring when hit by hammers to be crazy interesting! Obviously if you are going into the woods you should not be expecting some Six Flags kind of adventure with ice cream and roller coasters but common sense is no longer a common virtue nowadays. Come on people! Enjoy this place for what it is - a GIANT field of rocks in the middle of the forest that RING when you hit them with a hammer! You start off walking through the woods on a path and end up right smack at a field of rocks! Each rock has a different sound and some do not ring at all! My brother and I had a blast whacking away! It's like an upgraded version of whack a mole where instead of a mole and ticket you walk away with the sounds of ringing rocks! It's a totally awesome experience unlike any other! One final bonus that this park has to offer is a waterfall! Continue on the trail and you will be plesently surprised with gorgeous scenary and a wonderful spot for a picnic lunch! Stop being so prissy people - your kids can take a fall or two on these amazing rocks! Let them be kids! Spend an afternoon getting dirty, peeing in the bushes, and hitting rocks with a hammer! Woohoo - I love this place! read more

You'll want to bring a hammer and will probably spend a good chunk of your time banging away at rocks.. and most of them really do ring! After ringing rocks, make your way to the other side of the field and down onto the trails which will lead you to a dried up waterfall (Two summers in a row, this waterfall has been dry). The short ledges of the waterfall down the side of the hill make it perfect for jumping down but also means a lot of climbing to get back up later. Def works up a good sweat! If you want to see the waterfall without doing a strenuous hike, do not cross the field of boulders. Instead head back onto the trail that leads from the parking lot and continue down the path. You'll end up at the top of the waterfall, which is a great place to sit down, take pictures, and have a nice picnic (as some families were doing, the last time we went). This unique park is great for families with kids, but also perfect for anyone who wants to get a good hike in. It's a bit of a drive from Philly, but definitely worth it. The last time I went, we took I-95 N to route 32 which made for an amazingly scenic route along the (nicer part of) the Delaware river and through quaint little villages and even a covered bridge. It was def a new experience for this city girl! read more

We arrived at Ringing Rocks Park early one afternoon to find a tiny parking area, completely devoid of cars, beneath a canopy of trees. We set off, hammer in hand, to find these ringing rocks. It didn't take very long; we walked only a few minutes up the trail before encountering a huge field of boulders. It was much more expansive than I'd imagined it to be, and definitely seemed a bit... unnatural. Unnatural, and quite intriguing! I'm not the most sure footed, so I stayed pretty close to the edge - but I managed to find many rocks that do, in fact, ring. We hammered away for a while, then hopped back on the trail that led to the waterfall. It was small, but much more dramatic than I'd expected. We also hiked up the river bed, which was really quite beautiful. During our journey we encountered chipmunks, tree-dwelling snails, an enormous millipede, and several interesting varieties of mushrooms, in addition to some gorgeous views. Yay for exploration! You could spend 30 minutes in this park, or you could be here for hours - it really depends on what you're looking to get out of it. Either way, Ringing Rocks Park promises lots of fun in a beautiful and serene natural setting. Go here! read more

While considering whether to visit Ringing Rocks, you really need to ask yourself the following questions: Do I enjoy the mystery of the inexplicable? (i.e. several acres of boulders for which a sound explanation is yet to be found) Do I enjoy percussion? (i.e. hitting large rocks with a hammer) Will I ever be able to stroll into a public park surrounded by individuals who are visibly toting large hammers? I admit that it is an unusual activity - banging away on rocks with a hammer - but Ringing Rocks is really a great place. When I first saw the boulder field, I had that distinct, wow-nature-is-awesome feeling. I recommend not only going to the waterfall, but hiking down the creek. Most of it dries up, so you can pretty much walk straight down the creek bed, skipping around the path of the water. Definitely worth a trip. read more

giving it a 5 for what it is, not comparing against other county/state parks. this is just a unique Weird PA place that is a must go if you are within reasonable driving distance. Bring a hammer and work your way to the middle of the rock field, there are better ringing rocks there. if you go further on the trail, there is a waterfall that is often dried up but still worth the extra hike as its still a nice area to explore. dont know what the bathroom issue is, there are bathrooms in the parking lot. been there before and after those reviews and there has been bathrooms there since. read more