state park · Chester County, Pennsylvania
Marsh Creek State Park
A north-central Chester County state park centered on Marsh Creek Lake, with hiking, horseback riding, boating and other recreation across separate east and west visitor areas.
Before you go
- Parking & entrances
- The east/day-use side is reached from 580 Park Road. Most trails, the horse stable and the 24-hour boat launch are on the west side at 800 North Reeds Road.
- Hours
- Park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset; day-use areas close at dusk.
- Trails & terrain
- The 0.6-mile Park Road route from the boat-rental area is rated easiest. The 1.5-mile Red Trail is more difficult and starts from east-side day-use parking; the 4-mile White Trail is easiest and more easily reached from West Launch.
- Restrooms
- DCNR lists a modern restroom and potable water at the east-side Red Trail. The trailhead amenities differ by route.
Field guide
The place in detail.
- Area
- 1,784-acre park with a 535-acre lake
- Activities
- hiking · horseback riding · mountain biking · boating · fishing · swimming · wildlife watching
Sources & checked dates
- Marsh Creek State ParkChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Hiking at Marsh Creek State ParkChecked Oct 3, 2026