Sockjaw National Park is a nature preservation with an abundance of history dating back to the 19th century. Our goals as a park are to keep that history and culture alive, while also providing a learning and engaging experience for visitors. Many scientists and historians come to our park to research the land. Not only is it educational, but it is also most notably scenic.

Being located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains, Sockjaw National Park is known for its beautiful mountain views from Horne Lake. When you take the trails, you'll be able to see various picture-worthy sights.

If you're from Sockjaw, you may already be familiar, but our park is known to be part of the near infamous woods that inhabit the mysterious cryptid called the "Cervothrope." Dating back centuries, this creature has brought a lot of attention to Sockjaw particularly in the last decade. Though it's purely a myth, and has never really been spotted, the creature has been part of the park experience for years. You can find more information on the history page, or have a first person perspective of where the creature came from in the ghost tour.

Is hunting allowed?

No, hunting is not permitted under any circumstances.

How long has Sockjaw National Park existed?

Technically, the land has been here for thousands of years! But the park was not specifically founded as a National Park until November of 1946. So, the park is coming up on its 60th anniversary.

Where can we purchase parking?

Currently, the only way to purchase parking is outside of the park. We are currently working on an online purchasing process.

Can I apply to work at the Sockjaw National Park?

Currently we are not hiring inside the park. There are many options available at our partnerships, such as Sockjaw's Finest, our gift shop.

What species are in the park?

This a very broad question and a long answer. But the animal species that can be seen in the park include, but are not limited to: white-tailed deer, raccoon, brown bear, red foxes, squirrels, american bald eagle, Cervothrope, and ribbon snakes. There are plenty more and we highly suggest asking one of the park rangers if you have any questions or concerns about specific species.