French Creek State Park
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French Creek State Park is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, straddling northern Chester County and southern Berks County on French Creek. The park is located off of PA 345, south of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, and approximately 4 miles north of the intersection of 345 and PA 23. French Creek offers two lakes, Hopewell (68 acres), a warm water lake, and Scotts Run (22 acres), a cold water lake. The state record Smallmouth Bass was caught in Scotts Run Lake. There are extensive forests, and almost 40 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. The park is also friendly to mountain bikers, having some renowned technical trails. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, which features a cold-blast furnace restored to its 1830s appearance, is adjacent to the park.
The Six Penny Day Use Area and Group Camp are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
[edit] External links
- Pennsylvania State Parks: The CCC Years. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2006-11-28.
- Official website