Lake Nockamixon

About Lake Nockamixon

If you want to escape the bustle of Philadelphia, there is a 1,450-acre reservoir that flows into Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, just a few miles north of the city of Pittsburgh, PA, for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Philadelphia and the rest of the Pennsylvania capital. LakeNock amixon, located on 5283 acres in Nocksam Dixon State Park, is located in southeastern Pennsylvania (Bucks County).

Most of the park is open 24 hours a day, although certain fishing and boating areas are open 24 hours a day. Boating on the lake is limited to a maximum of 20 HP, but if you are hit by water beetles, you can rent a rowing boat from the boat rental concession or start your own boat at the 24 / 7 open boat rental and concessions. When you look out over the lake, the tranquility of this area you enjoy is dotted with a variety of wildlife, such as birds, fish, birds of prey and other wildlife.

Please note that swimming in the lake is not permitted, but is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and from 1 July to 30 September.

Lake Nockamixon is a warm fishing area with water for all fish, and anglers fantasize about the striped hybrids and catfish that the lake is known to offer. Fishing can be done comfortably with your own boat or on the public fishing pier in the middle of the lake.

For those who prefer to stand on firm ground, the area offers many activities, and for horse lovers there is a 20 km long horse riding trail in the park. Nockamixon State Park offers hiking trails that wind along the lakeside, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of the blue water while saving calories. There are activities that are designated for cycling, which is not allowed on the roads, but there are also a number of hiking trails and cycle paths, as well as hiking and cycling trails.

Enjoy a picnic while enjoying a full morning on the water or on land, relax and unwind. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available according to the motto "first come, first served" and are open all year round.

After all, no winter excursion would be complete without tobogganing or sledging on the hills above the marina. Snow - covered hiking and cycling trails offer wonderful opportunities for winter sports. Cross-country skiing is a popular activity even in the colder months, and visitors to Lake State Park can go ice fishing and ice skating while the surface of the lake freezes in the cold winter months.