county park · Chester County, Pennsylvania
Hibernia County Park
A Brandywine Creek landscape where visitors can explore park trails, fishing and boating access, campgrounds, and the history of the Hibernia iron works.
Before you go
- Parking & entrances
- The main park entrance is at 1 Park Road. Other access points include the Mansion and the Hatfield House / Brandywine pull-off; use the trail map to match an entrance to your route.
- Hours
- Daily, 8 a.m. to sunset; closed on Christmas Day.
- Trails & terrain
- Lake Trail is 0.64 mile; Rim Trail is 2.20 miles and has a steep, rocky upper loop. Forest Hill is 0.93 mile and mostly gentle, with a short steep section at the south end.
- Restrooms
- The County map marks park restrooms; locations vary with the entrance you choose.
- Accessibility
- The County describes a stone-dust section of Lake Trail, from Mansion parking to the fishing-pier overlook, as wheelchair accessible. This is a section-specific description.
- Reservations
- Camping is seasonal and weather permitting. The County page describes campsite availability as first-come, first-served and links to its current registration system; Mansion tours use separate registration.
Confirm current dates and availability before setting out.
- Admission & fees
- No general park admission fee. County campsite rates are listed as $20 per night for residents and $30 for nonresidents.
- Weather
- Weather can close County parks and trails. Check the County’s current alerts before leaving.
- Dogs
- Dogs permitted
Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet.
Field guide
The place in detail.
- Area
- 1100 · acres, approximately
- Highlights
- West Branch Brandywine Creek · Birch Run · Chambers Lake · Hibernia Mansion · historic forge landscape · camping
Sources & checked dates
- Hibernia County Park trail map, revised 2025Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Hibernia County ParkChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails visitor FAQ: dogs, fees, closures and accessChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails permits and campingChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails overview, activities and hoursChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Hibernia County Park trail map, printed 2025Checked Oct 3, 2026