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Nearby Parks:
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| State Park Overview: |
 | The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark. |
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Fun Fun Fun!!!!!
fun camping spots good fishing sometimes nice bathrooms with showers. great staff great activities,small store. nice area some wild life. lots of deer and coons.
Written by Tony Craig
16-Jun-2008
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| Camping: |
| Camping: modern sites, some with electric
The large tent and trailer camping area has modern restrooms with hot showers, a sanitary dump station, a forested section and a grassy, more open section. A camp store has general camping supplies, ice, firewood and food.
The modern area is open from the second Friday in April until the third Sunday in October. Rustic camping continues until late December. Pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Organized Group Tenting:
Nonprofit adult and youth groups can rent one or more of the 14 group sites. This rustic area is open year-round and has picnic tables, fire rings, non-flush toilets and hand water pumps. |
| Trails: |
| Hickory Run State Park offers visitors 43 miles of trails. Of the 43 miles of trails, every trail can be hiked. Hiking-only trails have yellow blazes. Blue-blazed trails allow cross-country skiing and orange-blazed trails allow snowmobiling.
The trails lead through areas rich in historic and scenic interest. This is especially true from mid-June until mid-July when the mountain laurel and rhododendron are in bloom and again in mid-October at the height of the fall foliage.
Be aware of hunting seasons and hunting areas within the park and wear bright clothing in hunting seasons.
Wear proper attire and footwear when hiking. |
| Picnicking: |
| The large picnic area is near Sand Spring Lake which has a swimming beach. There are over 400 picnic tables, rustic restrooms, playground equipment, drinking water and garbage containers. A picnic pavilion may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. If unreserved it is free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Swimming: |
| A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming when lifeguards are off-duty. A snackbar has sandwiches, drinks, ice cream and snacks. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
Anglers find excellent sport in many of the streams and lakes within the park boundaries, especially Fourth Run and Sand Spring Run. These streams are stocked with brook and brown trout. Mud Run is a delayed harvest, artificial lure only stream. The lower 2.9 miles of Hickory Run, from near the Saylorsville Dam to the Lehigh River, is a catch and release fishing only area.
The Lehigh River, which flows along the western boundary of the park, has warm-water game fish, trout and panfish. Francis E. Walter Dam, about 20 minutes from the park, provides boating and angling for trout and warm-water game fish. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
Hunting:
Most of the park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are white-tailed deer, turkey, black bear and gray squirrel. The adjoining State Game Lands 40, 129 and 141 have additional areas open to hunting.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | Hotel Jonas - This 105 year old Victorian hotel is centrally located within minutes of many activities. Enjoy a delicious meal in our romantic dining room. A continental breakfast is included in your stay. |
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List your vacation cabin, weekend getaway, log cabin rental, romantic cottage, vacation home, resort, hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, country inn, campground, RV park, horseback riding stable, canoe livery, river rafting, outfitting, sporting goods store, guide service, RV rental or any other park related activity, park related attraction or park related service on Google or StateParks.com. (more).... |
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| Related Links: |
| Pennsylvania State Parks - Addresses - PA DCNR - This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. This is the address, phone number and e-mail list for all 116 Pennsylvania State Parks. | | John McLaughlin The Digital Folk Life Home Page - thedigitalfolklife.org A Production of The Folk Life ( Inc. 1976) John McLaughlin and Jamie Downs, Editors. Check out John's Review of the Skylands Concert with Whirligig on December 15th.... | | Pocono Weekend Online - ... and a swimming beach. The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park lies in the western foothills of the ... From Interstate 80, take Exit 274, the Hickory Run State Park exit, and drive east on Route 534 ... |
| Nature Programs: |
| Diverse habitats and forest types, extensive wild areas and unique geological formations make Hickory Run an excellent outdoor classroom. From March to November, the environmental education specialist conducts hand-on activities, guided walks and presentations on the natural and historical resources for school groups, scouts, civic organizations and the general public. Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance. |
| Area Campgrounds | | 81/80 RV Park
718 N Old Turnpike Rd
Drums, PA
(570) 788-3382
| Lehigh Gorge Campground
4585 State St
White Haven, PA
(570) 443-9191
| Whitewater Challengers
288 N Stagecoach Rd
Weatherly, PA
(570) 427-4355
| Sandy Valley Campground
199 Valley Rd
White Haven, PA
(570) 636-0206
| Hemlock Campground & Cottages
362 Hemlock Dr
Tobyhanna, PA
(570) 894-4388
| Four Seasons Campground
Babbling Brook Rd
Scotrun, PA
(570) 629-2504
| Silver Valley Campsite
Route 209 & Silver Valley Rd
Saylorsburg, PA
(570) 992-4824
| Donald George Painting Contr
735 57 Dr
Palmerton, PA
(610) 381-3381
| Don Laine Campgrounds
790 57 Drive
Palmerton, PA
(610) 381-3381
| Don Laine Campgrounds
790 57 Dr
Palmerton, PA
(610) 381-3381
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Steve's Sporting Goods
239 W 11th St
Hazleton, PA
(570) 459-1885
| Seventh Sense Fishing Products
4822 Blue Ridge Trl
Mountain Top, PA
(570) 868-6010
| Palmerton Rod & Gun Club Inc
RR 1
Palmerton, PA
(610) 377-3404
| Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club
525 Club Rd
Palmerton, PA
(610) 852-4051
| Hazleton Owls Rod & Gun Club
981 Grant St
Hazleton, PA
(570) 454-0942
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Woodlands Inn & Resort
1073 Highway 315
Wilkes Barre, PA
(800) 762-2222
| Lake View Estates
Bender Rd & Lakeview Timber Dr
Gouldsboro, PA
(570) 842-1420
| Bear Lake Lodge
Ber LK
Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 472-3811
| Beech Mountain Lakes
Route 309
Drums, PA
(570) 788-5071
| Country Surrey Inn
3rd St
Gouldsboro, PA
(570) 842-2081
| Mountain Laurel Resort & Spa The
State Highway 940
White Haven, PA
(570) 443-8411
| Harmony Lake Shore Inn
LK Hrmny
White Haven, PA
(570) 722-0522
| Mountaintop Lodge
Route 940
Pocono Pines, PA
(570) 646-6636
| Eagle Rock
1031 Valley of Lks
Hazleton, PA
(570) 384-3223
| Sunny Rest Lodge
425 Sunny Rest Dr
Palmerton, PA
(610) 377-2911
| Chateau Resort & Conference Center
300 Camelback Rd
Tannersville, PA
(570) 629-5900
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| Directions: |
| From I-80, take Exit 274 at the Hickory Run State Park Exit, and drive east on PA 534 for six miles. From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 95 and drive west on PA 940 for three miles then turn east on PA 534 for six miles. The park is within a two or three-hour drive from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City and one hour from Allentown, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. |
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