The 1,800-acre Big Elk Creek State Park in southern Chester County lies less than 10 miles northwest of Newark, Delaware. The majority of the park consists of previous farmlands and forest lands. The park acts as a wildlife corridor and provides refuge for an array of threatened and endangered species.

Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Big Elk Creek State Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 160 to 223 feet in elevation gain.

Welcome to Big Elk Creek State Park, a 1,700-acre outdoor haven nestled in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, this state park offers a myriad of activities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County was announced as one of three new parks in the Pennsylvania state park system in September 2022, with the intention to provide healthy, safe access to the outdoors for generations to come.

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Sep 28, 2022 · A Canada goose glows in the sunset as it soars over the newly designated Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. At the edge of a grass meadow and a trailhead leading to the Big Elk Creek, a high-quality stream popular for fishing and a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, Manager-on-site Robert Campion said the area is an important ...

Mar 6, 2025 · The 1,700-acre Big Elk Creek State Park in southern Chester County lies less than ten miles northwest of Newark, Delaware. The majority of the park consists of lovely farmlands and forest. The park acts as a wildlife corridor and provides refuge for an array of threatened and endangered species.

This PA State Preserve is adjacent to the northern boundary of Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. Formerly: “The Strawbridge Farm”. Then it was acquired by PA-DCNR in 2018 as an addition to the White Clay Creek Preserve and was known as “White Clay Creek State Preserve – Big Elk Creek”.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of State Parks is preparing a master plan to conserve and restore the land, while also providing recreation opportunities for all at Big Elk Creek State Park.

Sep 27, 2022 · Chester County's Big Elk Creek State Park, a 1,700-acre area near the Maryland border in Elk and Franklin townships, is one of three new state parks announced by the Pennsylvania...