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| State Park Overview: |
 | Tohickon Creek flows through the 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park, making a scenic picnic area. The nearby High Rocks section of the park is a lovely overlook of the Tohickon Creek. |
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| Picnicking: |
| The park has a beautiful shaded picnic area with drinking water, picnic tables, picnic pavilions, fireplaces and restrooms. Picnicking facilities are along the beautiful Tohickon Creek. |
| Swimming: |
| Although there is no swimming at Ralph Stover, a swimming pool is open during the summer at Nockamixon State Park, about 20 miles away; and at Tohickon Valley County Park, about four miles away. |
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| Fishing:
Warm-water species found in Tohickon Creek include smallmouth bass, sunfish, carp and catfish. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks trout, a cold-water fish. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws and regulations apply to licensing, seasons and limits.
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| History of the Area: |
| Early inhabitants of the area, the Lenni Lenape, named the creek ?To-Hick-Hanne? meaning ?Deer-Bone-Creek,? leading to the modern name Tohickon Creek.
Early industry depended on Tohickon Creek. Ralph Stover State Park marks the site of a late 18th century water-powered grist mill. The park takes its name from Ralph Stover who owned and operated the mill. Remnants of the mill, and the millrace, which diverted the water from above the dam to power the mill, are still visible.
In 1931, the Stover heirs gave this property to the Commonwealth for use as a state park. Recreational facilities were first opened in 1935 after development by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA).
The property known as the ?High Rocks? was added through the donation of the late James A. Michener, a noted author. This area is popular for its spectacular views and geological features and is used extensively as a rock-climbing site. The 200-foot sheer rock face of this cliff offers a unique challenge to the experienced climber. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | Maplewood Farm Bed & Breakfast - Neighboring New Hope, Lambertville, Peddler's Village, Doylestown and the scenic Delaware River. Friendly home, relaxing guestrooms, sumptious breakfast, sparkling pool, gardens and bucolic views. | | Aaron Burr House Inn of New Hope - This vintage village Victorian inn is a member of the WEDGWOOD COLLECTION and has a AAA/MOBIL rating: EXCELLENT. Across from Lambertville (NJ)and in New Hope's Historic District, ideal for business.
| | York Street House B & B - Gracious 1909 Manor House. Elegant. Comfortable. Antiques. Waterford chandelier. Original master bath. Leaded glass windows. Gourmet candlelight breakfast. Gardens. Sitting porch. Fine art.
| |  | Holly Thorn House - Whitehouse Station, NJ A lovely replica of an English country manor home which combines fine old inn-keeping tradition, gracious in every way and lending itself to all seasons. You can enjoy comfortable and serene Queen bedded rooms, furnished with the warmth of antiques, and all with private baths and phones. Web Site: http://www.hollythornhouse.com |
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| Related Links: |
 | Pennsylvania - Climbingsource.com - Pennsylvania. Big Rocks Boulders. Delaware Water Gap. Chickies Rock. Cumberland Bouldering/Whiskey Springs. Hermitage. Haycock Mountain. Jake's Rock. Lehigh Gorge. Livezey. McConnel's Mill State... |  | Ralph Stover State Park - Climbingsource.com - Click to Get Advertising. Ralph Stover State Park, PENN (aka Tohican Gorge, High Rocks) Hawks Nest Area at Ralph Stover. Click Below for Seven Day Forecast. Directions to park: Directions From... | | Area Campgrounds | | Boulder Woods Campground 1050 Camp Skymount Rd Green Lane, PA (215) 257-7178

| Homestead Family Campgrounds 1150 Allentown Rd Green Lane, PA (215) 257-3445

| Quaker Woods Campground 2225 Rosedale Rd Quakertown, PA (215) 536-1984

| Tohickon Campground 8308 Covered Bridge Rd Quakertown, PA (215) 536-7951

| Little Red Barn Camp Grounds 367 Old Bethlehem Rd Quakertown, PA (215) 536-3357

| Camp Diamond Ridge 1965 Deer Run Way Jamison, PA (215) 343-6552

| Dogwood Haven Fmly Campground 16 Lodi Hill Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA (610) 982-5402

| Colonial Woods Family Camping 545 Lonely Cottage Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA (610) 847-5808

| Moyers Fishing Lk Campgrounds 5462 Blue Church Rd Coopersburg, PA (610) 965-9910

| A-Ok Rubber Mulch 5462 Blue Church Rd Coopersburg, PA (610) 965-9910

| Ringing Rocks Family Cmpgrnd 75 Woodland Dr Upper Black Eddy, PA (610) 982-5552

| Mountainview Campground 131 Goritz Rd Milford, NJ (908) 996-2953

| Dutch Springs 4733 Hanoverville Rd Bethlehem, PA (610) 759-2270

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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Ed's Bait 445 Bethlehem Pike Colmar, PA (215) 822-7068

| Clayton's Hunting & Fishing 660 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 672-6060

| Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service 879 Euclid Ave Warrington, PA (215) 343-1720

| Center Point Pond Inc 1814 S Valley Forge Rd Lansdale, PA (610) 222-9060

| Tanner's Sports Center 2301 York Rd Jamison, PA (215) 343-3103

| Nockamixon Sport Shop Inc 808 Doylestown Pike Quakertown, PA (215) 538-9553

| One Shot Hunting N Fishing 1610 Quarry Rd Lansdale, PA (215) 855-9448

| Bent Creek Preserve 786 Country Ln Trenton, NJ (609) 259-9501

| Clover Rod & Gun Club Inc 18 Dover Ave Trenton, NJ (609) 883-2408

| Fishing and Hunting Licenses: Division of Fish Game & Wildlife 501 E State St # 3 Trenton, NJ (609) 292-2965

| Branch Valley Fish & Game Club 1000 N Ridge Rd Perkasie, PA (215) 257-1000

| Nestor's Sporting Goods 99 N West End Blvd Quakertown, PA (215) 529-0100

| Northern Wilderness Outfitters Quakertown, PA (610) 346-9335

| Klotz's Bait & Tackle Shop 216 Hess Ave Hellertown, PA (610) 838-7970

| P & S Fishing Tackle PO Box 2694 Warminster, PA (215) 285-2672

| John's Gun & Tackle Room 2604 Freemansburg Ave Easton, PA (610) 253-1111

| Mac's Hobby Hall 721 Linden St Bethlehem, PA (610) 866-8465

| Old Lehigh Outfitters Inc 573 Main St Bethlehem, PA (610) 332-0450

| Dave's Custom Tackle 4321 Newburg Rd Bethlehem, PA (610) 759-7371

| Ridge & Valley Rod & Gun Club Blue Church Rd Coopersburg, PA (610) 282-3177

| Moyers Fishing Lake & Campgrounds 5462 Blue Church Rd Coopersburg, PA (610) 965-9910

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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Parasio Hot Springs LLC 495 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 441-8600

| Lafayette Yard Marriott Hotel 1 W Lafayette St Trenton, NJ (609) 421-4000

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