Nescopeck State Park

Nescopeck State Park
An abandoned silo at Nescopeck State Park
Interactive map of Nescopeck State Park
Location	Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates	41°05′27″N 75°52′50″W / 41.09074°N 75.88055°W / 41.09074; -75.88055[1]
Area	3,550 acres (1,440 ha)[1]
Elevation	1,053 feet (321 m)
Established	1969 acquisition; 2004 opening[2]
Administered by	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Website	Official website
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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. In the early 1970s, the state acquired 164 properties which made up the park. The park's Environmental Education Center is one of its newest additions; it opened in April 2005. 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).

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.[1]

The park's 200 acres (81 ha) of wetlands, forests, and the banks of Nescopeck Creek provide habitat for over 160 different species of birds, 30 species of reptiles and amphibians and over 600 species of plants.[1]

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.[1]

Lake Frances is a 9 acres (3.6 ha) man-made lake on a tributary of 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.[1]

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  Hemlocks near Nescopeck Creek
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  Snow-covered mountains in Nescopeck State Park
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  Lake Frances in Nescopeck State Park
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  Nescopeck State Park

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