🌤 Weather at Tohickon Valley Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28–72 °F | 58–85 °F | 31–76 °F | 19–43 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Bucksville, 8 mi away, elevation 387 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Tohickon Valley Park is a Bucks County park along Tohickon Creek in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, run by the county. It is not part of Pennsylvania’s state park system.
🏞️ County park on Tohickon Creek — trails, a seasonal pool and tent and cabin camping next to Ralph Stover State Park. Twice a year, dam releases turn the creek into Class 3–4 whitewater.
Tohickon Valley Park is a forested park along Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, where the creek runs through a rocky valley below the High Rocks cliffs. On two release weekends a year, water let out of the Nockamixon dam turns the creek into technical whitewater with Class 3 and 4 rapids. Downstream, Tohickon Creek joins the Delaware River at Point Pleasant; the Delaware’s main stem is the longest undammed river east of the Mississippi.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Bucks County, PA |
| Entry Fee | Set by Bucks County (not a state park) |
| Whitewater releases | Usually the third weekend in March and the first weekend in November (dates announced by DCNR) |
About Tohickon Valley Park
Tohickon Valley Park covers 612 acres of the Tohickon Valley in Tinicum Township, between Ralph Stover State Park upstream and Point Pleasant on the Delaware River. Tinicum Township lists playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking, the Tohickon Valley Pool, fishing, and tent and cabin camping. The name “Tohickon” comes from the Lenape language; translations of it differ. Above the creek rise the High Rocks cliffs, 30 to 150 feet high and about ¾ mile long. Pennsylvania and Bucks County own them jointly, and the park’s trails connect to them. Not to be confused with Nockamixon State Park, which was called Tohickon State Park until 1965.
Things to Do
Whitewater kayaking and canoeing on the two release weekends (March and November), hiking the trails that link to High Rocks, swimming in the seasonal Tohickon Valley Pool, fishing in Tohickon Creek, and tent or cabin camping. Rock climbing on the High Rocks cliffs follows the rules of neighboring Ralph Stover State Park.
Insider Tips
Release weekends: The whitewater run starts at Ralph Stover State Park and covers about four miles to the Delaware River at Point Pleasant. DCNR describes it as technical whitewater with Class 3 and 4 rapids. Parking: On busy climbing days, DCNR points climbers to overflow parking at Tohickon Valley Park. High Rocks: The overlook above the creek bend belongs to Ralph Stover State Park; the cliffs are red Brunswick shale.
Best Time to Visit
March and November: Whitewater release weekends. Summer: The Tohickon Valley Pool opens Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. Fall: Foliage views from High Rocks. Winter: Quiet trails; check with Bucks County which facilities are open.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the whitewater releases?
Water is released from the Nockamixon State Park dam into Tohickon Creek twice a year, usually on the third weekend in March and the first weekend in November. The run goes about four miles from Ralph Stover State Park to the Delaware River at Point Pleasant, with Class 3 and 4 rapids. DCNR announces the exact dates each year, so check before you go.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Ralph Stover State Park (a short drive away).
Camping reservations: Tohickon Valley Park is a Bucks County park, so Pennsylvania’s state park reservation system and passes do not apply here. Check with Bucks County Parks and Recreation before you plan an overnight stay.
Wildlife & Nature
Tohickon Valley Park is mostly forest along Tohickon Creek. The High Rocks cliffs above the creek are red Brunswick shale that formed along an ancient fault line, according to DCNR.
Nearby Attractions
Ralph Stover State Park — next door, about 1 mile west. Nockamixon State Park — about 8 miles west; its dam on Tohickon Creek supplies the whitewater releases. Doylestown — about 9 miles south. New Hope — about 8 miles southeast. Ringing Rocks County Park — about 9 miles north. Distances are straight-line.
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