 Bordered on the south by steep Mount Yeager and on the north by Nescopeck Mountain, the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park encompasses wetlands, rich forests and many diverse habitats. Nescopeck Creek, a favorite of anglers, meanders through the park. Hiking trails follow the creek, climb mountains, pass through quiet forests and skirt wetlands. An environmental education center provides year round educational programs on the park’s unique resources.
Nescopeck is currently under development as one of Pennsylvania’s newest state parks and will include an environmental education center.
Currently, two main parking areas have been established. One is in the Lake Frances Day Use Area and the other is further west along Honey Hole Road. Portable toilets are in the parking area near Lake Frances.
Trails
There are 19 miles (30.58 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 trail are open for cross-country skiing but closed for mountain biking.
Wildlife
200 acres (0.81 km²) 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.
The trails are closed to mountain biking and ATVs in order to protect these habitats.
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting is permitted on most of Nescopeck State Park. Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania State 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 acre (0.04 km²) 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 brooktrout.
Some Additional Links:
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Mountain Travel Guide
Wikipedia - Nescopeck State Park
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