State park

Big Elk Creek State Park

The park entrance is 5.8 miles from Newark. Day use costs No entrance or day-use fee. Big Elk Creek State Park is a state park in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Big Elk Creek State Park map

Big Elk Creek State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Big Elk Creek State Park costs No entrance or day-use fee.
Big Elk Creek State Park is 5.8 miles from Newark.
Yes, Big Elk Creek State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Big Elk Creek State Park is 5.8 miles from Newark.

  • Flush restrooms

Trails

  • Natural Heritage Program Cavity-Nesting Trail Named on agency park page
  • Forestry Green Community Parks Greenways Planning Trail Named on agency park page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • Creek Named in agency park title
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster