DCNR places Marsh Creek State Park in north-central Chester County and identifies Marsh Creek Lake as a 535-acre lake within the 1,784-acre park.
Verified claim · 2026-09-26state 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.
Practical details
Know before you go.
Listed as public accessThe source record lists public access to this place. Check the official page for current conditions.
- Address
- 580 Park Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. The horse stable, most trails and 24-hour boat launch are on the west side at 800 North Reeds Road.
The park has separate east and west visitor areas; check the activity-specific access point.
- Area
- 1,784-acre park with a 535-acre lake
- Trail length
- 19.5 · miles
DCNR's current hiking page total; named routes and conditions can change.
- Activities
- hiking · horseback riding · mountain biking · boating · fishing · swimming · wildlife watching
- Hours
- Park grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset; day-use areas close at dusk.
A missing detail here does not mean the feature is absent. It means this guide does not have a reviewed source for it yet.
What the sources support
DCNR lists 19.5 miles of hiking trails and notes that most trails are reached from the west launch parking area.
Verified claim · 2026-09-26