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    Pennsylvania State Parks

    Nescopeck State Park

    Adventure awaits at Nescopeck State Park in eastern Pennsylvania.

     

    1137 Honey Hole Road
    Drums, PA 18222
    570-403-2006
    nescopecksp@pa.gov

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    A blue native iris by a lake reflecting the blue sky and clouds

    Overview

    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, pass through quiet forests, and skirt wetlands.

    An environmental education center provides year-round educational programs on the park’s diverse resources.

    Interpretive exhibits highlighting the park’s natural history can be seen inside the environmental education center.

    Plan Your Visit

    1137 Honey Hole Road
    Drums, PA 18222
    570-403-2006
    nescopecksp@pa.gov

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    Currently, this park has no reservable facilities.

    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. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

    Traveling east on I-80:

    • Take Exit 262 (Hazleton, Mountain Top - PA 309).
    • Follow PA 309 south about 0.75 mile.
    • Turn left onto Honey Hole Road. The park begins along Honey Hole Road a short distance east of the I-80 underpass.
    • Travel an additional 3.5 miles along Honey Hole Road to enter the Lake Frances Day Use Area. It is on the right just opposite the gated Lake Frances Road.

    Traveling West on I-80:

    • Take Exit 273 (White Haven, Freeland.)
    • Turn right onto PA 940.
    • At the stop sign, go straight onto PA 437 for about 4.5 miles.
    • Directly after the power lines, turn left onto Honey Hole Road.
    • Travel 2.5 miles to enter the Lake Frances Day Use Area. It is on the left opposite the gated Lake Frances Road.

    From Wilkes-Barre:

    • Take PA 309 south.
    • After passing under I-80, travel about 0.75 mile and turn left onto Honey Hole Road. The park begins along Honey Hole Road a short distance east of the I-80 underpass.
    • Travel an additional 3.5 miles along Honey Hole Road to enter the Lake Frances Day Use Area. It is on the right just opposite the gated Lake Frances Road.

    GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.09074 Long. -75.88055

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    Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals. 

    Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

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

    Nearest Hospital

    Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
    700 East Broad Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201
    570-501-4000

    ♿ This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. Screen reader users will hear this symbol as "wheelchair."

    Accessible recreation options are listed on the accessibility page.

    ​If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

    Cell service is unpredictable in and around many Pennsylvania State Parks. Please download the park map before your visit. 

    Nescopeck State Park offers a wide variety of programs year-round. Gain a better understanding of the park’s natural, cultural, and historical resources through diverse program offerings.

    What We Offer

    Public Programs: Guided outdoor recreation, hands-on activities, outdoor education, and special events for all ages.

    Group Learning Opportunities:        

    • School groups can schedule standards-aligned, inquiry-based environmental education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling at least three months in advance as available dates fill quickly. Options are offered for field experiences and in-school lessons.
    • Organized groups can schedule a wide variety of inquiry-based outdoor education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling early as available dates fill quickly.

    Educator Opportunities: A wide-variety of standards-aligned professional development trainings are available for formal and non-formal educators.

    Other Learning Opportunities: Visit the Nature Discovery Area located by the butterfly garden near the park office. This area has been designed to nurture children’s sense of wonder by encouraging nature play. The Nature Discovery Area Brochure (PDF) has more information.

    Ready to learn? Contact the park or explore the DCNR Calendar of Events for the latest offerings.

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