Alerts

Caution: Please be advised that hunting season is open and permitted in designated areas within the state park.  For your protection, all visitors should take proper precautions such as wearing a fluorescent orange vest and hat while recreating in areas of the park that are open to hunting during your visit.  If you have questions please contact the park office.

The Nockamixon Pool is closed for the season. We hope to see you next year! Please see the concessionaire's website for more information. Nockamixon State Park Pool & Concession Stand | Nockamixon State Park Pool & Concession Stand (nockamixonpool.com)

Attention: Hunting is permitted at Nockamixon during established hunting seasons. During hunting seasons, all park users in hunting areas should wear fluorescent orange for their safety. For hunting purposes, the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery is permitted. For visitor safety, the use of all center fire and rim fire rifles and handguns is prohibited.

Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

Hunting in Nockamixon - During established hunting seasons, about 3,500 acres are open to hunting.  All DCNR and  PA Game Commission Rules and Regulations apply.  All persons entering a hunting area during hunting season are encouraged to wear Fluorescent Orange.

The Disc Golf Course is currently closed because of hundreds of hazardous trees on the course caused by the Emerald Ash Borer.

Nockamixon State Park

The 5,286-acre Nockamixon State Park is in the rolling hills of scenic Bucks County, close enough to Philadelphia for a day trip, but far enough away for a vacation.

Tohickon Creek, Three Mile Run, and Haycock Run feed the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon, which is a rest stop for migrating waterfowl and a destination for boaters and anglers.

Visitors can stay the night in a cabin or enjoy the many activities of the park for the day. Popular activities are picnicking, swimming in the pool, hiking, biking, disc golfing, hunting, fishing, and boating.

Seasons and Hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours.

Fishing and boating is permitted 24 hours-a-day in designated areas. Some park areas are closed to vehicles in the winter. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Reservations

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

Directions

Nockamixon State Park is along PA 563, just off PA 313, five miles east of Quakertown and nine miles north of Doylestown. The main entrances are along PA 563 and can be reached via PA 309 and PA 313, or from the north from PA 611 and PA 412.

GPS DD: Lat. 40.46342  Long. -75.24179

Learn, Experience, Connect

Nockamixon State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and recreational programs.

Through guided walks, hands-on educational activities, children’s programs, and evening programs, visitors gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.

Programs are offered late spring through fall. The Environmental Education Center is only open for programs.

Teacher workshops and educational programs for schools are available. Please contact the park office for more information.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

A two-plug, electric vehicle charging station is available for public use in the parking area near the marina.

Please move to another parking space once your vehicle has been charged.

Access for People with Disabilities

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

In an Emergency

Call 911 and contact an employee.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Grand View Health
700 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960
215-453-4000