Ralph Stover State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(610) 982-5560
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Bucks County, about 9 miles north of Doylestown, Ralph Stover State Park covers about 83 acres.
Popular activities here are rock climbing, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. Contact the Delaware Canal State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
PicnickingRock climbingBoatingFishingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Section | 0.15 mi | Easiest | This relatively easy, 1.6-mile trail can be used for hiking and mountain biking in the park and Tohickon Valley Park. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk with a pit stop at the 200-foot cliffs that overlook the horseshoe bend of the Tohickon Creek. |
| Yellow Section | 0.15 mi | More difficult | This more challenging trail runs closer to the creek and provides rock climbing opportunities. This 1.9-mile trail connects with the Orange Trail in Tohickon Valley Park, which offers rock climbing and a scenic view of the horseshoe bend of the Tohickon Creek. |
| Stover Trail | 0.1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables A short easy walk within Ralph Stover State Park. This trail loops within the park, offering a scenic view of the Tohickon Creek and opportunities for wildlife watching.HikingMountain biking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Ralph Stover State Park Map
High Rocks Trail
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms
Most of High Rocks Trail travels through Tohickon Valley Park (Bucks County Park). Two small sections of trail are within Ralph Stover State Park near High Rocks Vista. Both sections can be accessed from the parking lot off Tory Road.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Ralph Stover State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
The upper parking lot, adjacent to the Ranger Station, has ADA accessible parking and is a great spot to look for wildlife.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 6011 State Park Road
Pipersville, PA 18947 - Nearest town
- Doylestown — about 9 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.4345, -75.0979
- Phone
- (610) 982-5560
- delawarecanalsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Ralph Stover State Park is two miles north of Point Pleasant on State Park Road and Stump Road, in eastern Bucks County. GPS DD: Lat. 40.43451, Long. -75.09793
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology