Ridley Creek State Park
The campground is open through November 30, 2026. Organized group tenting is available April through October for qualified groups. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance with a minimum 3-day advance booking required.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:51AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur today through Friday.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for The Philadelphia Metro area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/
About
Ridley Creek State Park encompasses over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows, offering a rare camping opportunity in the densely populated Philadelphia suburbs. The park provides organized group tenting for qualified groups such as scout troops, school groups, and nonprofit organizations from April through October. Two rustic group tenting units (Unit A and Unit B) each accommodate up to 80 people, with a total capacity of 120 persons in the group camping area. The group tenting area features flush toilets and access to a playground and playfield, though no showers are available. Six picnic pavilions can also be reserved, with two accessible for people with disabilities. Pets are permitted at pavilion sites but prohibited at the organized group tenting sites. The park maintains quiet hours from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Beyond camping, the park offers hiking trails, fishing along Ridley Creek, horseback riding, biking, hunting in designated areas, and wildlife watching. The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, a living history farm, operates seasonally within the park. The park is open sunrise to sunset year-round with no entrance fees.
Directions
The main entrance is at Sandy Flash Drive South at Gradyville Road. The park is located 16 miles from center city Philadelphia at 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, PA 19063-4398.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $57 - $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| ridleycreeksp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (610) 892-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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