Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of the park’s 10 cabins via the Pennsylvania State Parks website.
- Cabin reservations open 11 months in advance.
- Cabins can book up fast, especially if visiting during peak season (June-September). Book at least six months in advance for summer or holiday weekends.
When to Go
Lakeside activities change with the seasons at Nockamixon State Park. Come in summer for the best boating and water sports, or bring your ice skates during the winter freeze. A bonus for birdwatchers—migrating waterfowl and raptors swoop into Nockamixon Lake in the spring and fall. Some park areas close in the winter, but trails and cabins stay open year-round.
Know Before You Go
- Nockamixon State Park is 20 miles southeast of Allentown or about a 30-minute drive away. Entry points to the park are located along PA 563.
- There are no admission fees for Pennsylvania state parks, but campsite booking fees apply.
- Facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, a playground, swimming pool, boat rentals, boat launches, and fishing piers.
- You can bring your own boats and watercraft, and electric motors are permitted up to 20 horsepower. Lake swimming is not allowed, but a swimming pool complex sits close to the marina.
- There are ADA-accessible restrooms and one accessible cabin at the park.
Nockamixon State Park
Bring your boat, fishing tackle, or horse to this lakelubbers’ playground.
Whether windsurfing, paddling the creeks or hooking a prize bass—there’s no excuse for not getting on the water at this state park. An hour north of Philly, the 1,450-acre lake has enough space for motorboats and stand-up paddleboarders, as well as being classified as a “Big Bass Lake.” If you can drag yourself away from the lake, there are some 25 miles of trails for horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers, plus disk golf and a swimming pool complex, all just minutes from the waterfront. Camping isn’t permitted within the park, but 10 cozy cabins are available for rental.
Whether windsurfing, paddling the creeks or hooking a prize bass—there’s no excuse for not getting on the water at this state park. An hour north of Philly, the 1,450-acre lake has enough space for motorboats and stand-up paddleboarders, as well as being classified as a “Big Bass Lake.” If you can drag yourself away from the lake, there are some 25 miles of trails for horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers, plus disk golf and a swimming pool complex, all just minutes from the waterfront. Camping isn’t permitted within the park, but 10 cozy cabins are available for rental.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Nockamixon State Park
Cabin fever at Nockamixon State Park is an easy fix—for a change of scenery, just walk out of your cabin and straight to the banks of Lake Nockamixon! Not only are the ten cabins here super close to the water, they also provide easy access to the Horse Trail, Church Trail, and boat launch area. So really, there’s no excuse for cabin fever here!Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Lakeside activities change with the seasons at Nockamixon State Park. Come in summer for the best boating and water sports, or bring your ice skates during the winter freeze. A bonus for birdwatchers—migrating waterfowl and raptors swoop into Nockamixon Lake in the spring and fall. Some park areas close in the winter, but trails and cabins stay open year-round.
Know Before You Go
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