Although much of southeastern Pennsylvania’s topography is relatively unremarkable, the section of central Bucks County in which Ralph Stover State Park is located is studded with palisades; rocky escarpments which rise sharply from the Delaware River valley below. For this reason, the park and its trail network are quite popular with hikers and rock-climbers alike.
Less than an hour south of the Lehigh Valley is one of the Pennsylvania state park system’s hidden gems. Ralph Stover State Park occupies a narrow gorge, plateau and island along the Delaware River in Plumstead and Tinicum townships, Bucks County.
With its sometimes challenging topography, the park is popular with rock climbers and hikers of varying skill levels, but it’s also a fine place in which to relax and enjoy nature.
The Tohickon Creek flows through the park on its way to the Delaware, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting as well as stone skipping and wading along the way.
One of the most striking points of interest in Ralph Stover State Park is the lookout at High Rocks, atop an escarpment above the creek. On a clear day, the views are stunning.
There are rustic stone pavilions interspersed throughout the park along with picnic areas, public restrooms, several gravel parking lots and other amenities for use by park visitors.
Getting to Ralph Stover State Park
Ralph Stover State Park is located off Rt. 32, approximately two miles north of Point Pleasant, Pa. The park’s address is 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville, Pa.
For more information about it, visit the park’s webpage on the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.
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A historic bridge across the Tohickon Creek in Ralph Stover State Park is closed to vehicular traffic but open to pedestrians.
In addition to picnic pavilions and other family-friendly amenities, there is a small playground in Ralph Stover State Park.
