Brandywine Valley

More than 1,300 acres of rolling agricultural fields, pastures, forested hills, and streams preserve the natural and cultural legacy of the larger Brandywine Valley in northern Delaware and southern Pennsylvania. This land serves as a reminder of William Poole Bancrofts vision to protect a green space all people to enjoy.

Currently, we do not offer any regular programs at this site. Instead, we encourage you to explore more than 23-miles of recreational trails that the Brandywine Valley unit has to offer. If you are interested in obtaining the passport stamp, it is available at the Nature Center in the Brandywine Creek State Park.

 

Compare the different seasons by sliding the bar

A person in a kayak travels down the Brandywine Creek on a mid fall day. A person in a kayak travels down the Brandywine Creek on a mid fall day.

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A person in a kayak travels down the Brandywine Creek on a mid fall day.

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Looking down the Brandywine Creek after a snow fall while the sunsets on the water.

 

Rules and Regulations

  • Pets must be leashed (six feet or less) or other wise physically restrained at all times. 
  • This is a carry-in carry-out park, meaning that no trash should be left behind when you leave. 
  • Alcohol and other controlled substances are prohibited. 

Location and Map

This area is located at: 39.833690 - 75.574920
For a printable trail map of Brandywine Valley, click here.


 

Hours of Operations

 

Contact Information

For additional questions regarding Brandywine Valley please contact us at:
Phone: (302) 478-2769
E-mail: e-mail us

Last updated: September 22, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

First State National Historical Park
10 Market Street

New Castle, DE 19720

Phone:

302-317-3854
To speak to a park ranger, call the park Welcome Center (302-317-3854) and someone will return your call as soon as possible. For a more immediate response, please email the park at firststate@nps.gov.

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