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.

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Practical details

Know before you go.

Content review 2026-09-26
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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.

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What the sources support

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 · 2026-09-26

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