French Creek State Park is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, straddling northern Chester County and southern Berks County on French Creek. The park is located off of PA 345, south of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, and approximately 4 miles north of the intersection of 345 and PA 23. French Creek offers two lakes, Hopewell (68 acres), a warm water lake, and Scotts Run (22 acres), a cold water lake. The state record Smallmouth Bass was caught in Scotts Run Lake. There are extensive forests, and almost 40 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. The park is also friendly to mountain bikers, having some renowned technical trails. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, which features a cold-blast furnace restored to its 1830s appearance, is adjacent to the park. Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²) - Width 160 miles (255 km) - Length 280 miles (455 km) - % water 2. ... Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Berks County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Hopewell, Pennsylvania, is an example of a American 19th century rural iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace and the ironmasters house, with auxiliary structures. ...
The Six Penny Day Use Area and Group Camp are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ...
Marsh CreekStatePark is in the rolling hills of northcentral Chester County.
FrenchCreekStatePark is 20 miles to the north and has year-round camping.
Marsh CreekStatePark was developed to help manage the water resources in the Brandywine Creek Watershed, which drains 330 square miles, most of which are in Chester County.
At 7,474 acres, FrenchCreekStatePark is internationally known.
None of the trails within the park are considered easy and after exploring the park we have to agree.
In the case of the six mile Mill Creek Trail, it is strongly recommended to go in boots with full hiking gear, it is a rugged experience to be savored in the eastern part of the park.
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