Rancocas State Park, a New Jersey State Park located nearby Abington, Atco and Bellmawr

RANCOCAS STATE PARK

RANCOCAS STATE PARK
P.O. Box 215
New Lisbon, New Jersey 08064

Phone: 609-726-1191

Rancocas State Park
'albino deer'
© Bill Horodeski

Albino deer spotted in Rancocas State Park

Rancocas State Park
'Red Tail Hawk'
© Bill Horodeski

Red tail hawk found along walking trail

The Rancocas Creek is the idyllic setting for hiking, casual picnicking and nature observation in this lesser known park. The Audubon Society operates a nature center within the park and sponsors wildlife programs. A portion of the park is leased to the Powhatan Indians. A replica of the Indian village of the 1600s has been constructed on this site. The annual Powhatan Indian event is a festival of music, performances and crafts.

Area Accommodations

Manchester Inn Bed and Breakfast - Ocean Grove, NJ

BBs / Inns

The Manchester Inn, The Ocean Grove New Jersey Bed Breakfast and The Secret Garden Restaurant are steps from the white sandy beach and the gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Groves finest avenue

Web Site: http://www.themanchesterinn.com/index.htm

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Area Attractions

Juried American Indian Arts Festivals:The arts festivals are held in May and October and are sponsored by the Powhatan Indians. For more information, call (609) 261-4747.

New Jersey Audubon Society Nature Center:The New Jersey Audubon Nature Center has nature trails and guided walks. For more information, call (609) 261-2495.

Rancocas Natural Area (58 acres):

A network of trails wanders through upland and lowland hardwood forest, leading hikers along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek and an extensive freshwater tidal marsh. The diversity of the landscape provides habitat for numerous species of birds and animals. The natural area features a self-guided interpretive trail with highlighted points of interest.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

September 23 A favorite with the kids by CM55

The Pohatan Spring & Fall Festivals are an excellent way to bring native American culture past and present to children & adults. The park is easily accessed. Great for cub scouts & school groups.

Area Campgrounds

Windy Acres Campground 294 Newton-Swarstwood Road Hampton, NJ 973-897-8695	Campus Park & Ride 421 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 215-913-6434

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Reeves Sport Shop 1943 W Chestnut St Washington, PA (724) 222-9310	Fly Fishing Shop The 528 Fox Rd Glenside, PA (215) 887-1523
Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle 4999 Linden Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 632-0674	Mike & Kates Sports Shopp 7492 Oxford Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 745-7740
Bob's Bait & Tackle 4863 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 487-0887	Sport Master 6301 Ditman St Philadelphia, PA (215) 331-8836
Bridesburg Bait & Tackle 2610 Orthodox St Philadelphia, PA (215) 289-8599	Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 2319 S 15th St Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842
Penn Fishing Tackle 1771 Tomlinson Rd Philadelphia, PA (215) 673-3401	Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg 3028 W Hunting Park Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 229-9415
Hartville Fishing Club 3409 Rorer St Philadelphia, PA (215) 634-0399	Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 1616 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842
Florence Hardware Store 322 W Front St Florence, NJ (609) 499-2895	Ed's Live Bait and Tackle 900 Haunted Lane Bensalem, PA (215) 639-8546
H L Live Bait & Tackle 78 E Bridge St Morrisville, PA (215) 295-1400	Fish N Things 40 W Hampton St Pemberton, NJ (609) 894-0331
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	Bathroom by Steve London 212 Bradley CT Southampton, PA (215) 968-8765
Reeves Sport Shop 2650 Park Ave Washington, PA (724) 222-9310

Area Resorts and Lodging

Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz 1220 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 922-7324	Rising Sun Health Center 500 E Godfrey Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 728-6404
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue 200 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA (215) 893-1234	Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts 1923 Franklin Mills Cir Philadelphia, PA (215) 501-0245
Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Philadelphia Marriott 1201 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 625-2900	Sheraton 3549 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA (215) 387-8000
Eastern Ski Tours 1810 Byberry Rd Bensalem, PA (215) 633-6100	Lafayette Yard Marriott Hotel 1 W Lafayette St Trenton, NJ (609) 421-4000
Sheraton Bucks County Hotel 400 Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, PA (215) 547-4100

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Directions

Rancocas State Park can be reached by I-295, exit 45A or via Route 38 into Mount Holly. Proceeding onto the Mount Holly bypass, make a left at the second traffic light. Follow signs to the park for about 4 miles.