White Clay Creek State Park

Nature 😎 walk
Bike trail
Joggers trail
Fly fishing 🎣
Historical significance
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Awesome park! Very large and many trailheads and places to walk or bike! Nice river runs through the park which has trout. Many parking places are available. There used to be a railroad that ran along the river locally called the Pumpsie Doodle that carried it's first passengers in 1873 and carried it's last passengers in 1928. They built 65 bridges to accommodate this railroad. Less than ten years later parts of the line were abandoned in 1936. The only lines remaining are south of Newark. Cell phone service with T-Mobile is not great in some parts of the park so plan accordingly. In the part of the park that I saw I did not see permanent restroom facilities only portable units and I did not see any drinking fountains in the part I was in. A lot of people were biking and walking their dog.

Beautiful State Park along the Delaware & Pennsylvania border! Great trails for hiking, biking, running, and walking the dog. I found park maps at Parking Lot #2 on the PA side, and the park office in PA. Most of the trail is shaded and leveled. Entrance fee is $4 for Delaware residents, $8 for non-residents. Cell service is scarce.

Wonderful place for hiking. Very peaceful and close to nature. You can spend any amount of time hiking here, I don’t think we will ever get tired of this beautiful nature, also the trails are marked properly.

Plenty of parking lots in various locations. However parking is very limited in the (east) side of the park, also there is no public restrooms. One portable toilet is placed near the parking space which is too dirty to use.

Great area for hiking and biking. I go for the fishing especially when they stock trout in the spring and fall.

Very nice state park with many trails and scenic views!

Bring bug spray, and watch out for poison ivy even along the paths.

A massive State of Delaware Park that has numerous trails for hiking, biking and jogging.
For those with baby strollers a children with bicycles, there is a 2+ mile trail that goes through the center of the park from Polly Drummond Road & DE RTE72 intersection to Milford Crossroads area that is paved and has moderate hills.
With the White Clay Creek Preserve that goes into Pennsylvania, the Pomeroy Branch Trail that goes into Newark DE, the Newark Reservoir Park Trail The Judge Morris Estate Trail and the Middle Run Valley Natural Area adjoining it, there are miles and miles of tests to explore
Enjoy.

A fantastic State Park in Delaware to hike on. Various types of trails, from flat to challenging, with sand, gravel, paved and natural dirt trails.
Add to that the adjoining Pennsylvania White Clay Creek Preserve, one has miles of trails to enjoy the beauty of the area.
Pennsylvania parking areas are free, while Delaware charges a fee ($4 in state residences. $8 out of state residence) per car March 1 to November 30. December 1st 1 to February 28/29th there is no charge in Delaware.
Some but not all trails allow bicycles and horses.

Great park nice trails quiet clean very nice place to walk run ride bikes it was amazing can't wait to go back so many different trails

Many trails to choose from and a nature center with information about the park and what's in it. A golf course as well for all the golfers.

We had tons of fun. Lots of different parking lots to park close to whatever trail you want to take. I picked up a map at the main office and we took a walk along the creek and over the wood bridge. We're definitely coming back. I originally found this place after finding the full moon hike advertised online. For 5 bucks you walk an hour with the parks naturalist. She told us about certain trees and critters in the area and took us to some really nice spots to see the moon. It was awesome, highly recommend that too. I went alone as an adult and still had a good time

Had a great time exploring this nice State Park in Newark DE. Took in the sights and sounds of the river while breathing in fresh air nice time

Really a great hiking area. Lots of different kinds of areas to hike from forests to streams to open fields. We were a bit after the fall colors, but still enjoyed it a bunch. Recommended.

One of Delaware's great parks for hiking, biking and fishing. Trails follow the White Clay Creek with paved and cinder with off trails of dirt that connect to other areas or roadways.

A hidden gem in suburban northern Delaware. Brought my Delaware friends here for a nice afternoon foliage walk. We took a loop hike from the natural center to the Bridge at White Clay Creek Trail and Tri-Valley Trail. It was simply beautiful and tranquil.

This is one more great State Park in Delaware. We picked up Pizza at Tony's in Newark and took a nice drive out of town on route 896. White Clay Creek is a 4000 acre park with multiple entries and more than adequate free parking. You can spend days walking, running, or biking the numerous well maintained trails. There are clean public restrooms. Shaded picnic areas. There's sports, there's well interpreted history and nature, there's live music at a beautiful pavilion, there's age appropriate modern playgrounds. White Clay Creek is a great place to get outdoors and do something. There is so much to do.

White Clay Creek State Park in Delaware is a hidden gem! I recently visited and was blown away by the natural beauty and tranquility it offers. The well-maintained trails and lush forests are perfect for hiking and birdwatching. It's a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and families looking for a peaceful escape. Highly recommend! 🌿🌳🐦🏞

Beautiful place for a cross country meet.

I take an old friend of mine there trout fishing Every Spring. . . nice place to go. Out of the way, quiet, a lot of people jogging, riding bikes, doing their own thing while we sit there and fish. Very peaceful - you see Eagles geese ducks otters and also catch trout. Beautiful place to go spend the day!

Another gem. Second visit.
4 mile loop hike! Loved it. Stop in the office and visit Sarah. She is a good woman. On top of her game and knows her history!