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One of the Best State Parks near Philadelphia!

Open year round, this state park located near Philadelphia is an ideal place for a day trip. For explorers, 35 miles of hiking trails run throughout the park over various types of terrain and past spectacular views of natural beauty. A paved bike trail and 14 miles of horseback riding trails are available for those who like to enjoy nature at a faster pace.

A popular place to go windsurfing and boating, boat rentals are available for those who wish to navigate on the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon. This warm-water fishery will please fishing enthusiasts who can catch walleye, muskellunge, pickerel, small mouth and large mouth bass, striped bass hybrids, channel catfish, carp and various types of panfish. Hunting, trapping, and the training of hunting dogs during certain seasons is available on nearly 3500 acres.