Nescopeck State Park
| Nescopeck State Park | |
| Pennsylvania State Park | |
 An abandoned silo Nescopeck State Park
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Townships | Butler, Dennison |
| Location | |
| - elevation | 1,053 ft (321.0 m) |
| - coordinates | 41°04′35″N 75°54′10″W / 41.07639°N 75.90278°WCoordinates: 41°04′35″N 75°54′10″W / 41.07639°N 75.90278°W |
| Area | 3,550 acres (1,437 ha) |
| Founded | April 2005 |
| Management | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| IUCN category | III - Natural Monument |
 Location of Nescopeck State Park in Pennsylvania
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| Website: Nescopeck State Park | |
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, with the Environmental Education Center there opening in April, 2005. The state began acquiring the 164 properties that make up the park in 1971. 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.
200 acres (81 ha) of wetlands, forests, and the banks of Nescopeck Creek are the habitat of:
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.
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