Brandywine Creek State Park, DE (2024)

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Brandywine Creek State Park is located in the heart of Delaware's Piedmont area where gentle slopes, rolling hills and lush forest come together. This park maintains 14 miles of trails for fitness, wildlife observation, and photography; try the Rocky Run Trail or the Greenways Trail that winds along the creek. The open fields are excellent for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf; and in the winter, for sledding and cross-country skiing.

Delaware's first two nature preserves are located within Brandywine Creek State Park: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic stand of 190-year-old tulip poplar, and Freshwater Marsh. An extensive meadow management program provides the perfect setting for a variety of habitats including an active bluebird population and an outstanding place to see wildflowers, songbirds, deer, and other flora and fauna. Many species of hawks can be seen migrating over the valley from mid-September to mid-November. This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. At that time the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. Brandywine Creek became a state park in 1965.

Important Information:

Entrance Fees: In effect March 1 through November 30.Credit Cards are accepted, Cash only if Park Office is open.

Park Hours: 8:00 AM to sunset.

Park Office: 302-577-3534

Amusem*nt devices (moon bounces, etc.): Amusem*nt devices (moon bounces, etc.) and canopies: Additional space may be available for amusem*nt devices (moon bounces etc.) or canopies for an additional cost. Visitors must contact the park office at least one week prior to the event for information on availability, cost, and to secure a space.

Additional Use: Special use passes are available for park entrance during special events.

Delaware now requires a fishing license to cover both salt water and fresh water fishing. This includes recreational clamming and crabbing. The license may be purchased at agents authorized by the Division of Fish & Wildlife. For more information call 302-739-9918 or visit Division of Fish & Wildlife

Rates: Please be advised, rates may vary for DE Residents vs. Non-Residents.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility

Amphitheater
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Fire Rings
Fishing
Fishing River
Hiking
Hiking Difficult
Hiking Moderate
Historic Sites
Historical Areas/Struct.
Horseshoes
Hunting
Information Center
Interpretive Center
Interpretive Display
Jogging/Running

Meeting Hall
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Nature Trails
Parking
Photography
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Picnicing
Ranger Station
Recreation Programs
Stargazing
Volleyball
Volleyball Courts
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

Antiquing
Art & Museum
Canoe Rental
Churches
Cultural Activities
Emergency Services
Golf
Hospital
Laundry
Medical Clinic
Motel
Museum
Musical Performances

Playground
Recycling Station
Rent Boats
Rent Canoes/Kayaks
Restaurant
Rock Climbing
Seasonal Festivals
Shopping
Sightseeing
Tennis
Town
Winery Tours

Greater Than 10 Miles

Horse Rentals

General Rules

Getting There:

For tours & Programs:
Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location.

From I95 North or South/202:
Exit on 202 North to Mt. Lebanon Rd. (about 5 minutes from exit, see Talleyville fire co. on right, Taco Bell in median, and Boston Market on left) make that left at the traffic light.At second stop sign, at the bottom of the hill, make a right. Go over bridge and bear to the right. Park entrance will be on the right side.

From Concord Pike/Route 141:
Take Concord Pike North to 141 intersection (Zeneca Corp) Turn left onto Route 141 South. At next light make a right (Rockland Rd.)Follow Rockland Rd. to split in road.Bear right at split, park entrance approx. 3/4 miles on the right

From Concord Pike/Naamans Road:
Follow Naamans Rd. (Route 92) West across Concord Pike (Route 202)Make first available left and continue on Route 92 (apprx. 3 miles)At four way stop sign make a left onto Adams Dam Rd., park entrance over hill on left

From Prices Corner/Newark:
Kirkwood Highway to Route 141 North. Route 141 North to Route 100 North. Route 100 through two lights and a stop sign (3-4 miles). At stop sign make a right onto Adams Dam Rd., park entrance over hill on left.

From Dover:
Please take Route 1 north and follow it to I 95 north. Follow to I 95 north. Stay on I 95 north then exit onto Route 141 north and follow it for about 15-20 minutes. Follow to Route 100 north, which will be a left hand turn at a traffic light. Follow to the 4 way stop signs, the intersection of Rt. 100 & Rt.92 & Adams Dam Rd. Make a right hand turn onto Adams Dam Road. The entrance to the park is up on your left hand side about 1 minute after the turn.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:41 Adams Dam RoadWilmingtonDE19803

Phone Number:

Information:(302)577-3534