White Clay Creek State Park

A trip to Delaware wouldn't be complete without some time spent outdoors, and White Clay Creek State Park is a great place to do just that. The park, which is located directly east of Pennsylvania's southeast border, gets its name from the white clay that was once mined in the area. White Clay Creek State Park is one of Delaware's largest state parks, covering over 3,600 acres. Its year-round activities also make it one of the most popular.

Water is central to many of the park's attractions. The namesake White Clay Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River and the state's most heavily stocked body of water. Anglers can cast from the creek's edge for rainbow and brown trout, or they can try their hand at fly-fishing. Bluegill and crappie can be found all year in Millstone and Cattail ponds, which also have a catch-and-release program for largemouth bass.

The park has over 37 miles of hiking and biking trails ranging from easy to moderately difficult. Hiking at a slower pace rewards hikers with potential views of wildlife, wildflowers, and historical monuments. Other activities include disc golf, picnics, a summer concert series, geocaching, and Chambers House Nature Center programs.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0

Address: Park Office, 750 Thompson Station Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Phone: (302) 368-6560

Website: https://destateparks.com/whiteclaycreek