PLEASE NOTE: Due to HEAVY rain fall over the past 30 hours we will not be able have parking or camping available for the dam release . Sorry, our parking and camping area is currently UNDERWATER ( as of November 1, 2019)
THE 2019 Autumn DAM RELEASE IS ON! Yet Not at OUR facility.
November 2nd and 3rd
Time for the Autumn Nockamixon Dam release 2019!!!
We have spoken with Lake Nockamixon authorities, and at this time The Release is scheduled for November 2nd. and 3rd
November 2nd and 3rd
Time for the Autumn Nockamixon Dam release 2019!!!
We have spoken with Lake Nockamixon authorities, and at this time The Release is scheduled for November 2nd. and 3rd
Find the "real-time river Level HERE
What's new?? There are a few new items to make your trip & stay here Better and Easier.
1. - Firewood bundles are available to purchase from the local deli in Point Pleasant
2. - FOOD TRUCKS! We will have Food Vendors On-site to provide you with Awesome Food Both Days. (Of course you can bring your own food too). UPDATE ON THE FOOD TRUCKS: WE MAY HAVE THEM HERE, YET THEY MAY NOT SHOW... (BEYOND OUR CONTROL). WE DO however, recommend The Kolbe Cafe in our Town, they make awesome sandwiches and Chili and soups, breakfast sandwiches
3. - CHANGING ROOMS! For Getting out of your Kayaking Gear OR for Getting into it, we are providing rooms for just that. (Little bit nicer than changing out in the open...unless that's what you like).
4. - As Before PORTA-POTTIES will be available to all.
1. - Firewood bundles are available to purchase from the local deli in Point Pleasant
2. - FOOD TRUCKS! We will have Food Vendors On-site to provide you with Awesome Food Both Days. (Of course you can bring your own food too). UPDATE ON THE FOOD TRUCKS: WE MAY HAVE THEM HERE, YET THEY MAY NOT SHOW... (BEYOND OUR CONTROL). WE DO however, recommend The Kolbe Cafe in our Town, they make awesome sandwiches and Chili and soups, breakfast sandwiches
3. - CHANGING ROOMS! For Getting out of your Kayaking Gear OR for Getting into it, we are providing rooms for just that. (Little bit nicer than changing out in the open...unless that's what you like).
4. - As Before PORTA-POTTIES will be available to all.
DETAILS ;
Point Pleasant Fire Company will be running the parking concession at the take out again this year, and monies collected will go towards Our Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, as well as maintenance costs for staging this event at River Country. ( Located about one half mile downstream of the new bridge, on to Bucks County River Country's Parking lot area).
PRICING FOR THE EVENT - NO CAMPING OR PARKING THIS YEAR AT RIVER COUNTRY DUE TO HIGH WATER
1. - The parking fee for the weekend that includes camping is $20. $20 if you are camping, or not
as the money goes to Our Volunteer Fire Department and to cover event costs, clean-up, Porta-potties, Changing rooms and organization costs. Electric power, and other resources are provided for the food and other vendors from the proceeds as well.
Some unpleasant comments are sometimes made regarding these nominal admission prices, yet the all of the above listed services just don't happen spontaneously by themselves, so please don't try to "shame" us with negative social media comments. Twenty bucks is a cheap date for potentially Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
The $20 covers parking (and camping if you desire) for the entire event, beginning on Friday afternoon, through Sunday. You will be given a ticket to display on your dash board. If Arriving Friday night November 1, please pay in the morning when the fire department volunteers will be giving out tickets . The ticket will be required to re-enter the area.
Please display the ticket on your dash to re-enter the area. Local paddlers, paddling club representatives, and the leadership of the Point Pleasant Fire Company have met to work through the parking issues of the last release. First and foremost, this communication is the product of those meetings. Please keep in mind that the parking fee is a fundraiser for the Point Pleasant Fire Company – an organization that serves the region with multiple services including river rescue.
Twice Per Year, water is released from the Nockamixon Dam for the purpose of providing white water boating within the Tohickon Creek. The Creek flows from Lake Nockamixon through the majestic cliffs and narrow waterways throughout Ralph Stover park (also known as "High Rocks").
Point Pleasant Fire Company will be running the parking concession at the take out again this year, and monies collected will go towards Our Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, as well as maintenance costs for staging this event at River Country. ( Located about one half mile downstream of the new bridge, on to Bucks County River Country's Parking lot area).
PRICING FOR THE EVENT - NO CAMPING OR PARKING THIS YEAR AT RIVER COUNTRY DUE TO HIGH WATER
1. - The parking fee for the weekend that includes camping is $20. $20 if you are camping, or not
as the money goes to Our Volunteer Fire Department and to cover event costs, clean-up, Porta-potties, Changing rooms and organization costs. Electric power, and other resources are provided for the food and other vendors from the proceeds as well.
Some unpleasant comments are sometimes made regarding these nominal admission prices, yet the all of the above listed services just don't happen spontaneously by themselves, so please don't try to "shame" us with negative social media comments. Twenty bucks is a cheap date for potentially Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
The $20 covers parking (and camping if you desire) for the entire event, beginning on Friday afternoon, through Sunday. You will be given a ticket to display on your dash board. If Arriving Friday night November 1, please pay in the morning when the fire department volunteers will be giving out tickets . The ticket will be required to re-enter the area.
Please display the ticket on your dash to re-enter the area. Local paddlers, paddling club representatives, and the leadership of the Point Pleasant Fire Company have met to work through the parking issues of the last release. First and foremost, this communication is the product of those meetings. Please keep in mind that the parking fee is a fundraiser for the Point Pleasant Fire Company – an organization that serves the region with multiple services including river rescue.
Twice Per Year, water is released from the Nockamixon Dam for the purpose of providing white water boating within the Tohickon Creek. The Creek flows from Lake Nockamixon through the majestic cliffs and narrow waterways throughout Ralph Stover park (also known as "High Rocks").
Bucks County River Country, has been providing a landing spot for the boaters when they have completed the ride FOR DECADES. We are literally at the end of the Tohickon Creek where it empties into the Delaware river in Point Pleasant. River Country also provides parking and camping for the boaters, and also permit vendors that sell relevant items such as Gloves, hats, paddles, underwear and such.
IF YOU ARE A VENDOR AND WISH TO SELL ITEMS, YOU MUST CHECK IN AND BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ( info@rivercountry.net )
Also this year there is a hike, which is at High rocks overlook and it ends down at the whitewater where you can get some great Photos of the Kayaker's.
Here is some info on that;
Tohickon Gorge AM Whitewater Release Hike***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Program Location: High Rocks Overlook Parking Area, 150 Tory Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947***
Join us for a ~2 mile out-and-back hike along the Tohickon Creek gorge during the scheduled Nockamixon Whitewater Dam Release. We will be hiking from High Rocks parking area and able to see paddlers from above before heading down to the creek and watching up close! This hike will be over uneven terrain with significant elevation changes.
Bring water, a snack, and a camera if you want to get some great action shots. Wear boots or sturdy shoes & dress in non-cotton layers. Parking is limited at this location; please carpool if possible.
Hike will be canceled in the event of heavy rain or snow, or because of dangerous driving conditions.
Contact: Gabie Lent [p] 610-982-0166 or [e] glent@pa.gov
Sunday, November 3 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
IF YOU ARE A VENDOR AND WISH TO SELL ITEMS, YOU MUST CHECK IN AND BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ( info@rivercountry.net )
Also this year there is a hike, which is at High rocks overlook and it ends down at the whitewater where you can get some great Photos of the Kayaker's.
Here is some info on that;
Tohickon Gorge AM Whitewater Release Hike***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Program Location: High Rocks Overlook Parking Area, 150 Tory Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947***
Join us for a ~2 mile out-and-back hike along the Tohickon Creek gorge during the scheduled Nockamixon Whitewater Dam Release. We will be hiking from High Rocks parking area and able to see paddlers from above before heading down to the creek and watching up close! This hike will be over uneven terrain with significant elevation changes.
Bring water, a snack, and a camera if you want to get some great action shots. Wear boots or sturdy shoes & dress in non-cotton layers. Parking is limited at this location; please carpool if possible.
Hike will be canceled in the event of heavy rain or snow, or because of dangerous driving conditions.
Contact: Gabie Lent [p] 610-982-0166 or [e] glent@pa.gov
Sunday, November 3 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
