📷 Smallbones, CC0Brandywine Creek State Park
Wilmington, DE
Rolling meadows and tulip-poplar woods along the Brandywine Creek, with trails that suit a short walk or a half-day hike. Spring wildflowers and autumn colors are the best seasons to come.
Brandywine Creek State Park lies in northern Delaware near Wilmington and covers about 385 hectares (950 acres). The land once belonged to the du Pont family's Winterthur estate and was used as a dairy farm; the park was established in 1965, and a donation added about 200 hectares (500 acres) in 1981. The park looks after four nature preserves, including Tulip Tree Woods, Freshwater Marsh and Flint Woods, which holds Delaware's first recognized old-growth forest.
More than 22 km (14 miles) of trails, including the Rocky Run Trail and the Greenway Trail, allow short strolls as well as a half-day hike. The Brandywine Creek Nature Center offers guided nature walks and bird programs. Anglers fish for bass in the creek and trout in Wilson's Run. Spring with its wildflowers and fall with its foliage are the loveliest seasons. The park is busy on weekends, so it pays to arrive early.
- Nearest town
- Wilmington, DE
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.8010, -75.5700
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Brandywine Creek State Park?
Brandywine Creek State Park is in Wilmington, DE, at GPS 39.8010, -75.5700. It is about 8 mi from Kennett Square.
Can you camp near Brandywine Creek State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Country Center, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Brandywine Creek State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Winterthur (2 mi), Hagley Museum (2 mi), Brandywine Museum of Art (5 mi) and Longwood Gardens (7 mi).
When is the best time to visit Brandywine Creek State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)