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Oil Creek State Park
Nearby Parks:
Drake Well State Park
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
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Oil Creek State Park
305 State Park Road
Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301
Phone: 814-676-5915
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
Email: oilcreeksp@state.pa.us
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| State Park Overview: |
| The Oil Creek Valley is the site of the world?s first commercial oil well. Oil Creek State Park tells the story of the early petroleum industry by interpreting oil boomtowns, oil wells and early transportation. Scenic Oil Creek carves a valley of deep hollows, steep hillsides and wetlands. |
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i live near it
Written by robert
21-Apr-2009
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The park has many beautiful areas for picture taking and recreation. Love to hike the trails and see the wild flowers. There is a beautiful waterfall hidden off the main path.
Written by Photo Nut
19-Jul-2009
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| Picnicking: |
| Blood Farm Day Use Area and Egbert Farm Day Use Area are on the southern side of the park and are ideal settings for an enjoyable outing. The day use areas have picnic tables, charcoal grills, drinking fountains, restrooms, playfields, and picnic pavilions that may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 888-PA-PARKS for reservations. Picnic tables and restrooms are at key points along the bicycle trail. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
Oil Creek is known for its bass and trout. Boughton Run, Toy Run and Jones Run provide brook trout fishing. Two delayed harvest-artificial lure only areas cover 2.5 miles of Oil Creek. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
Hunting and Firearms:
About 6,250 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are rabbit, deer, squirrel, turkey and ruffed grouse.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp. |
| History of the Area: |
| The primary purpose of Oil Creek State Park is to tell the story of the changing landscape. The early petroleum industry?s oil boom towns and important oil well sites are in contrast with clean trout streams and forested hillsides seen today throughout the park. The events of the exciting 1860s, the time of the original oil boom, receive special emphasis. |
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| Oil Creek State Park - Date of last update: **/**/** Oil Creek State Park. SITE IDENTIFICATION. Site Name: Oil Creek State Park Site Location: Intersection of SR 1007, 1009 and 1004 County: Venango Municipality White... | | Oil Creek State Park Day Hike : Fall in P.A. - This 7,100 acre northwest Pennsylvania state park celebrates the oil boom and the birth of the petroleum industry, but its natural features equally stir visitors. Trails travel the steep-walled... |
| Nature Programs: |
| The park offers a wide variety of environ-mental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office.
Programs are offered early spring through late fall. For more detailed information contact the park office. |
| Area Attractions: |
| For information on nearby attractions, please contact: Oil Heritage Region Tourist Promotion Agency, 800-483-6264 ext. 18.
The Drake Well Museum: The museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is at the north end of Oil Creek State Park near Titusville. The museum presents a full-size replica of the engine and derrick over this early oil well, plus outstanding exhibits about Pennsylvania oil country.
Pithole: Within six miles of Oil Creek Valley is Pithole, America?s largest oil boom town. Oil was discovered in Pithole in January 1865. By September 1865, Pithole had grown into a city of 15,000. For information on Drake Well and Pithole, contact: Drake Well Museum, 203 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA 16354, 814-827-4888, www.drakewell.org.
Excursion Train: The Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad operates an excursion train on weekends and other dates from May through October. The 26-mile round trip travels through Oil Creek State Park from Titusville to Rynd Farm. Call OC&T RR at 814-676-1733 for reservations and information. |
| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Forest County Sports Ctr
311 Elm St
Tionesta, PA
(814) 755-3744
| Maurer's Trading Post
1696 Pittsburgh Rd
Franklin, PA
(814) 437-9570
| Bite Me Bait & Tackle
5097 Georgetown Rd
Franklin, PA
(814) 437-6987
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Cross Creek Resort Inc
3815 State Rt 8
Titusville, PA
(814) 827-9611
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| Directions: |
| Between Drake Well Museum and Titusville to the north, and Oil City four miles to the south, the main entrance to the park is off of PA 8, one mile north of the Borough of Rouseville. |
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