State Park · Pennsylvania
Big Elk Creek State Park
- Location
- Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Nearest town
- 4.7 miles southwest of Landenberg
- Type
- State Park
About Big Elk Creek State Park
1,800 acres of former farmland and forest make up this wildlife corridor, formed to link habitat across the landscape rather than to preserve a single historic site. Big Elk Creek runs through the property and gives the park its name. Its trail network ties into Maryland's Fairhill Natural Resource Area, and the park sits within 10 miles of Newark, Delaware, placing it near the Pennsylvania-Delaware border.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Big Elk Creek State Park is in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 4.7 miles southwest of Landenberg. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.