Brandywine Creek State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoBrandywine 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.Brochure Info - RecreationHiking, Biking, Horseback Riding trails, Geocaching, Fishing, Disc Golf, Canoe Launch, Restrooms, Day use areas, Visitor Center, Public Programs, Sledding, Cross-country SkiingCheck out current events and programs happening during your stay!Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsOne Pavilion, Primitive Youth Group Camping, Picnic Area, Amphitheater, Nature Center, Meeting facility rentalsBrochure Info - Nearby AttractionsHagley Museum, Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Zoo, Winterthur Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Brandywine Battlefield.Key InfoEntrance 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 Amusement devices (moon bounces, etc.): Amusement devices (moon bounces, etc.) and canopies: Additional space may be available for amusement 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.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFor 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.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescCancellation Policy A cancellation fee of $10 applies if cancellation occurs prior to 31 days before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded. A cancellation fee of a one-day camping fee is charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date; the balance of payment received will be refunded. A cabin reservation carries a $35 cancellation fee; the balance of payment received will be refunded. A reservation at the Cottages at Indian River Marina carries a cancellation fee of one-half of the total rental fee. Early departures forfeit all balances. No refunds will be given unless Delaware State Parks or the reservation call center is notified of the cancellation. The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for no more than 24 hours after a customer's expected arrival date; after that time, the reservation will be cancelled. The park must receive notice of the late arrival to hold the reservation after the designated arrival time.