Luzerne County Nature Center
Nescopeck State Park Environmental Center — 3,550-Acre Wilderness Park, Nature Education Programs, Hiking Trails Through Forests and Wetlands, Boardwalks for Birding and Wildlife Viewing, Luzerne County Northeastern Pennsylvania
The Luzerne County Nature Center is located within Nescopeck State Park at 5325 Honey Hole Road, Drums, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The center features environmental education programs and interactive nature exhibits within the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park, hiking trails through diverse terrain including hardwood forests, hemlock ravines, wetlands, and wildflower meadows, wetland boardwalks providing elevated access for birding and wildlife observation without disturbing habitat, seasonal nature programs and guided walks for families and school groups, a diverse Pennsylvania Wilds ecosystem supporting white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and numerous migratory bird species, and convenient access from Interstate 80 in northeastern Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region.
The Luzerne County Nature Center is northeastern Pennsylvania’s environmental classroom — set within the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park, the center provides year-round nature programs, interactive exhibits, and guided walks focused on the diverse ecosystems of Luzerne County’s forests and wetlands.
The surrounding Nescopeck State Park trails traverse hardwood forests, hemlock ravines, wetlands, and wildflower meadows with boardwalks providing elevated wetland access for birding and wildlife observation.
Things to Do
- Nature programs — seasonal, families + school groups
- Hiking — forest, wetland, meadow, ravine trails
- Boardwalks — elevated wetland wildlife observation
- Birding — migratory species, year-round habitat
- Wildlife — deer, bear, turkey, grouse
- Education — interactive exhibits, guided walks
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 5325 Honey Hole Rd, Drums, PA 18222 |
| Within | Nescopeck State Park — 3,550 acres |
| Programs | Year-round nature/environmental education |
| Terrain | Forests, hemlock ravines, wetlands, meadows |
| Access | Near I-80, northeastern Pennsylvania |
| Managed By | PA DCNR |
| Coordinates | 41.0167° N, 75.9833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Nescopeck State Park?
Nescopeck State Park in Drums, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, features 3,550 acres with the Luzerne County Nature Center offering environmental education programs, interactive exhibits, and guided nature walks. The park has hiking trails through hardwood forests, hemlock ravines, wetlands, and wildflower meadows, plus wetland boardwalks for birding and wildlife observation. The diverse ecosystem supports deer, black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and migratory birds. Easily accessible from Interstate 80 in northeastern Pennsylvania. Managed by PA DCNR.
Last updated: May 2026
