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.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 3:59AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will turn much less humid this weekend in the wake of a cold front tonight, however high temperatures will remain near 90 degrees.
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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