Marsh Creek State Park
'Kayaking Color' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Kayaking in vibrant fall colors on a warm clear day
Marsh Creek State Park
'Marsh Creek State Park West Launch Side' © Please Ask Before Using A Photo, Thats All I Ask, Photos Marsh Creek State Park, West Launch Area. Todd Eagle, Simbas Pride Of Big Cats http//BigCats.tripod.com
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West Launch View Of Marsh Creek State Park.
Marsh Creek State Park
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West Launch View Of Marsh Creek State Park.
Marsh Creek State Park
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West Launch View Of Marsh Creek State Park.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Marsh Creek State Park Dam West Launch' © Please Ask Before Using A Photo, Thats All I Ask, Photos Marsh Creek State Park, West Launch Area. Todd Eagle, Simbas Pride Of Big Cats http//BigCats.tripod.com
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Marsh Creek State Park Dam, West Launch Side Of The Park.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Horse With Marsh Creek Background West Launch Side' © Please Ask Before Using A Photo, Thats All I Ask, Photos Marsh Creek State Park, West Launch Area. Todd Eagle, Simbas Pride Of Big Cats http//BigCats.tripod.com
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Horse With Marsh Creek State Park In Background, West Launch Of The Park As The Lake Is 535 Acres And In All IS Around 1,727 Acre Park.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Marsh Creek State Park Map' © Please Ask Before Using A Photo, Thats All I Ask, Photos Marsh Creek State Park, West Launch Area. Todd Eagle, Simbas Pride Of Big Cats http//BigCats.tripod.com
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Map Of Marsh Creek State Park, PA
Marsh Creek State Park
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sunrise photo over marsh creek state park lake 532 AM
Marsh Creek State Park
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Marsh Creek State Park
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valley off one the trails, view from trail
Marsh Creek State Park
'a misty morning'fisherman in the mist 9/29/02
Marsh Creek State Park
'Open Wide'Thats why they are called LARGE MOUTH BASS 5/29/02
Marsh Creek State Park
'Sunrise at Marsh Creek'Sunrise at Marsh Creek 1/21/06
Marsh Creek State Park
'Reflection'Reflections 5/27/02
Marsh Creek State Park
'Fisherman'A Nice way to spend a Nov. day. 11/04/05
Marsh Creek State Park
'Sunrise at Marsh Creek' © Ed Heaton
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Marsh Creek State Park
'Balancing Act' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A Painted Turtle balances precariously on a log while soaking up the sun.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Blue Heron' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A Blue Heron wades on the shoreline in search of fish.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Clear Sailing' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A clear day with great sailing.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Dragonfly Rest Stop' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A dragonfly rests on a branch on a windy day.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Evening Fishing' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Fishermen enjoying the still lake at dusk.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Green Heron Fishing' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A Green Heron looks for a meal.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Kayaking Clear Waters' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Kayakers enjoy the still water near shore.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Catch ' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Children play ball on the beach at sunset.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Playing Catch' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Children play ball on the beach at sunset.
Marsh Creek State Park
'Evening Calm' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Clearing weather after a late afternoon thunderstorm
Marsh Creek State Park
'Sunset Kayakers' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Kayakers paddle the calm waters at sunset.
Marsh Creek State Park
© Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Marsh Creek State Park
'Swallowtail Butterfly' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A swallowtail butterfly sips nectar on lakeside flowers
Marsh Creek State Park
'Sliding Board' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
A painted turtle slides into the lake after a nice afternoon of basking
Marsh Creek State Park
'Who Goes There ' © Photos Copyright Bobbie Alexander
Alert painted turtle.
Marsh Creek State Park is in the rolling hills of northcentral Chester County. The 1,705-acre park contains the 535-acre Marsh Creek Lake, which is great for fishing, sailing and is a reststop for migrating waterfowl.
Marsh Creek State Park was developed to help manage the water resources in the Brandywine Creek Watershed, which drains 330 square miles, most of which are in Chester County.
Frequent flooding, water shortages and lack of recreational opportunities for nearby population centers were problems in the watershed.
The sponsoring agencies all shared the construction costs of the dam and lake. They were: U.S. Soil Conservation Service, Chester County Water Resources Authority, Chester County Commissioners, Chester County Conservation District, the General State Authority and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (now the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources).
The Chester County Water Resources Authority and Chester County Commissioners paid for utility and road relocations.
The Chester County Water Resources Authority also acquired the land rights for the project. Subsequently, the Department of Environmental Resources acquired the land around the lake for recreation from the Water Resources Authority for approximately $1.1 million. Project 70 bond funds were used to acquire the land at this site.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania constructed and operates the recreational facilities.
There is no overnight camping at Marsh Creek State Park. Within one mile of the park is a privately owned campground on PA 282. French Creek State Park is 20 miles to the north and has year-round camping.
The accessible "L" shaped swimming pool complex attracts many visitors. The guarded pools are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day unless posted otherwise. A shallow wading pool and swimming pool are available. A snackbar, sunning area and bathhouse are nearby. Fee charged for pool use.
it is a really good park. very beautiful. the kids though it was fantastic. lot of things to do. looking for something to do? this is the perfect thing. the only bad thing is the that the nearest food place is kind of far away, but thats ok.
me and the kids give it an A++
Out of most of the state parks in the Delaware valley, this one seems to be the best in terms of seclusion, closeness and the availability of electric or non electric supported sites. Each site is a comfortable distance from the others and theres plenty of room to spread out. Lots of woods and great fishing. The only downside is the nearest place to buy food is a bit of a drive from the site but other than that its great!
