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

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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.

 

Know Before You Go

• Additional Rules & Regulations
• Events & Programs
• Get Involved
• Parking

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. 
• The removal, relocation, or disturbance of any rocks or archaeological materials within the national park is strictly prohibited.
  • What may appear as a normal rock could be part of an old ruin structure hidden within the valley. These structures, and their materials, are considered historical and protected by federal law. Moving or taking these rocks not only damages the historic structure but also disrupts valuable research and preservation efforts. Please help us protect these irreplaceable resources for future generations by leaving all ruins and natural features undisturbed. 
• Harvesting ramps (wild leeks) is prohibited.
  • This restriction is in place to protect the park's delicate ecosystem and ensure the conservation of native plant species. Ramps are slow-growing and reproduce slowly, making them vulnerable to over harvesting. Removing the entire plant, including the bulb, can significantly impact their population and disrupt other archeological resources in the ground. To support the preservation of ramps and other native plants, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the park's natural beauty without disturbing its flora.

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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:
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