Nescopeck State Park

Updated on Dec 09, 2024

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- elevation 1,053 ft (321.0 m) Phone +1 570-403-2006		Area 14.37 km² Established April 2005

Address 1137 Honey Hole Rd, Drums, PA 18222, USA Hours Open today · 8AM–4PMFriday8AM–4PMSaturday8AM–4PMSunday8AM–4PMMonday8AM–4PMTuesday8AM–4PMWednesday8AM–4PMThursday8AM–4PMSuggest an edit Similar Dept of Conserva & Natural, Lehigh Gorge Campgro, Glen Onoko Falls, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Glen Onoko Profiles Facebook

Nescopeck state park

Nescopeck State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 3,550 acres (1,437 ha) in Butler and Dennison Townships, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is one of the newest state parks in Pennsylvania, with the Environmental Education Center there opening in April, 2005. The state began acquiring the 164 properties that make up the park in 1971. Nescopeck Creek runs through the valley between Mount Yeager and Nescopeck Mountain. The park is near Interstate 80 just off Pennsylvania Route 309 near Conyngham.

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TrailsEdit

There are 19 miles (31 km) of trails in Nescopeck State Park. The trails go through forests, meadows and wetlands. Most trails begin at Honey Hole Road which is the main access road for the park. The trails are open for cross-country skiing but closed to mountain biking.

WildlifeEdit

200 acres (81 ha) of wetlands, forests, and the banks of Nescopeck Creek are the habitat of:

over 160 different species of birds

30 species of reptiles and amphibians

over 600 species of plants.

Hunting and fishingEdit

Hunting is permitted on most of Nescopeck State Park. Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The common game species are squirrels, turkey, woodcock, and white-tailed deer. Hunters may also access State Game Lands 187 through the park for additional hunting opportunities.

Lake Frances is a 9 acres (3.6 ha) man-made lake on Nescopeck Creek. The lake has panfish, bass and trout in its waters. Nescopeck Creek is designated as a high quality cold-water fishery with brown and brook trout.