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State Park Overview |
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Evansburg State Park is in southcentral Montgomery County between Norristown and Collegeville. Evansburg offers a significant area of green space and relative solitude in an urbanized area. Its main natural feature, the Skippack Creek, has dissected the land into ridges and valleys that create feelings of enclosures and provides scenic views.
The narrow valley was first settled and farmed by Mennonites who also powered their industries with the water of the Skippack. Even now, mill remnants, mill buildings and houses from the eighteenth and nineteenth century dot the park landscape and serve as reminders of early American life.
Today, the park is a quiltwork of cropland, meadows, old fields and mature woodlands that attracts day use visitors from the Montgomery County and Philadelphia areas. People come to the open play fields, picnic areas, trails, golf course and the relatively tranquil, natural environs. |
Nature of the Area |
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Evansburg State Park is forested by a combination of northern and southern hardwood types in various stages of growth. The blending of these types results in a remarkably wide variety of trees, wildflowers, habitats and wildlife.
Early morning and evening hours are the best time to see deer, rabbits and other wildlife. Please obey park regulations to protect park resources.
Caution Poison ivy is common in the park. |
Trails |
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Hiking 6 miles of trails
Most portions of the trails are easy walking with some sections of moderate difficulty.
Biking
A five-mile mountain bike trail at the southern end of the park can be accessed at the trailhead on Fern Avenue. Bicycles are prohibited on all hiking and equestrian trails within the park. Bicycles are permitted on paved roads that are open to vehicle traffic. Remember that the rules of the road also apply to bicycles. |
Picnicking |
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Over 150 picnic tables, many charcoal grills and modern restrooms are located throughout the park. The main picnic area is on May Hall Road. An additional picnic area is on Lewis Road in the southern portion of the park. Visitors can enjoy a quiet setting along the Skippack Creek, or engage in non-organized family games such as badminton, horseshoes and Frisbee.
Picnic Pavilion It holds 60 people and may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. If not reserved, the picnic pavilion is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS for reservations. |
Fishing and Hunting |
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Fishing
Skippack Creek has spring trout fishing and warm water fishing throughout the year. The creek is stocked with brown and rainbow trout from preseason to Memorial Day. Warm-water fish are smallmouth bass, catfish, sucker, carp, panfish and eel. An accessible fishing dock is in the picnic area on Lewis Road. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws and regulations apply.
Hunting
Over 1,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, pheasant, rabbit and squirrel.
Evansburg lies within a special regulation area for deer hunting. For information on the rules and regulations that apply to this area, refer to the Pennsylvania Game Commission?s Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations.
Be alert for the 150-yard safety zone surrounding each of the many occupied buildings and for other signs posting areas closed to hunting.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owners car, trailer or camp. |
History of the Area |
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In 1684, when William Penn purchased the portion of his American Province that is now Evansburg State Park, the inhabitants were the Unami of the Lenni Lenape (Delaware) Nation. Shortly thereafter, the area was settled according to the plan of Penn?s ?Holy Experiment.?
The area developed rapidly. By 1714, the Skippack Pike was constructed to provide access to the Philadelphia market. An eight arch stone bridge spanning the Skippack Creek on the Germantown Pike was constructed in 1792. It is the oldest bridge in continuous, heavy use in the nation.
The Skippack Valley remained an agrarian economy through the early part of the twentieth century. Following World War II, the pace of change quickened. Prior to acquisition of park lands, the rural charm of the area was in danger because much of the countryside was being threatened by urbanization.
Background studies were critical to planning for Evansburg State Park. The earliest of these was the Tri-State Commission Regional Open Space Plan which identified the site in 1933. In 1962, the State Planning Board identified Evansburg as an area to be acquired under the ?Project 70? plan. In the late 1960s, the ?Project 70 Land Acquisition and Borrowing Act? provided the funding for acquisition of the 3,349 acres which is Evansburg State Park. In 1975, plans for the first phase of development were approved. Project 500 (Land and Water Conservation Fund) provided the moneys necessary to develop the park?s major recreation area that was officially opened for public use on June 28, 1979.
Today, Evansburg State Park preserves a significant area of unspoiled, natural beauty in Montgomery County and serves as a buffer between highly developed areas. As the communities surrounding the park continue to grow and expand, it will continue to provide a place for outdoor recreation, education and solitude. |
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Area Accommodations |
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Neighboring New Hope, Lambertville, Peddlers Village, Doylestown and the scenic Delaware River. Friendly home, relaxing guestrooms, sumptious breakfast, sparkling pool, gardens and bucolic views. | |
Relaxing and peacefulhistoric 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages |
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More Info | |
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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Week Overview. News Release. Governors Proclamation. Pick A Region, Pick A Hike. Hiking at PennsylvaniasState Parks.State ForestsRail Trails. Related... | |
Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Week Overview. News Release. Governors Proclamation. Pick A Region, Pick A Hike. Hiking at PennsylvaniasState Parks.State ForestsRail Trails. Related... | |
Monday, July 1, 2002. News and Ride Schedule. This page lists events of interest to mountain bikers in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Such events include mountain bike races, club meetings,... | |
This page is for the state of Pennsylvania and is a subpage of Horse Mule Trail Guide USA. ... King of Prussia Exit (Exit 24). Evansburg State Park Evansburg State Park features 17 miles of trails and ... | |
Mountain Horses for sale, horse training, horseback riding lessons, mountain horse stud services. | |
... Echo Provincial Park located in eastern ON. Friends of Evansburg State Park Established for the purpose of protecting Evansburg State Park located in Collegeville, PA. Friends of Presquile A non- ... | |
Evansburg State Park Ride. Linda Hoke (lhoke@mail.med.upenn.edu) Sun, 15 Sep 1996 200207 -0400. Messages sorted by [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message Robert Silberman "RJ... | |
Links to Skippack Village. Artifacteria 1-800-274-5507. Formerly located in Skippack Village, Artifacteria now resides in Doylestown, next to First Union Bank at 123 West Court Street.... | |
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Mountain Horses for sale, horse training, horseback riding lessons, mountain horse stud services. |
Nature Programs |
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Environmental education and interpretive programs explore a wide variety of ecological and environmental topics. Through activity-oriented programs utilizing the park?s resources, participants gain a better understanding of our fragile natural ecosystems.
School group programming for all grade levels and teacher workshops are available. Scout, church, civic and private groups can also arrange for special programs. Advanced scheduling for group programming is required.
All programs are available March through November. For more information, contact the environmental education specialist at 610-409-1150. |
Area Attractions |
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The area surrounding Evansburg State Park is rich in tourist attractions. A lucky traveler may happen upon a country auction or visit one of the many antique shops located in this rich, historic belt.
Nearby attractions include downhill skiing at Spring Mount, the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley Forge National Historic Park and the quaint Skippack Village.
For information on nearby attractions and accommodations, please contact the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau, 888-VISIT-VF. |
Area Campgrounds | | Whispering Pines Family
1969 Henderson Ave
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9830
| KOA Campgrounds
7 Koa Rd
Washington, PA
(724) 225-7590
| Lazy-K Campground Inc
102 Township Line Rd
Bechtelsville, PA
(610) 367-8576
| Camp Green Lane
1000 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 270-1700
| Boulder Woods Campground
1050 Camp Skymount Rd
Green Lane, PA
(215) 257-7178
| Homestead Family Campgrounds
1150 Allentown Rd
Green Lane, PA
(215) 257-3445
| Hickory Park Campground
2140 Big Rd
Gilbertsville, PA
(610) 754-6884
| Delmont Scout Reservation
5505 Upper Ridge Rd
Pennsburg, PA
(215) 234-4588
| Quaker Woods Campground
2225 Rosedale Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-1984
| Tohickon Campground
8308 Covered Bridge Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-7951
| Little Red Barn Camp Grounds
367 Old Bethlehem Rd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-3357
| Thousand Trails Regional Ofc
317 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 551-8617
| Camp Diamond Ridge
1965 Deer Run Way
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-6552
| Farma Parks Inc
87 Hughey Rd
Greenville, PA
(724) 253-4535
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Reeves Sport Shop
1943 W Chestnut St
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9310
| Fisherman's Paradise
2285 Farmington Ave
Boyertown, PA
(610) 369-0464
| Captain Bill's Seafood Restaurant
2289 Farmington Ave
Boyertown, PA
(610) 369-0464
| Ed's Bait
445 Bethlehem Pike
Colmar, PA
(215) 822-7068
| Sport Fishin' Outlet
230 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 275-2441
| Clayton's Hunting & Fishing
660 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 672-6060
| Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service
879 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA
(215) 343-1720
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Fly Fishing Shop The
528 Fox Rd
Glenside, PA
(215) 887-1523
| Tanner's Sports Center
2301 York Rd
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-3103
| Gordon's Sports Supply
129 Pottstown Pike
Chester Springs, PA
(610) 458-5153
| Blue Water Fishing Tackle Co
1304 Conshohocken Rd # 185
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(610) 270-9620
| French Creek Hunting & Fishing Outfitters
270 Schuylkill Rd
Phoenixville, PA
(610) 933-7200
| Nockamixon Sport Shop Inc
808 Doylestown Pike
Quakertown, PA
(215) 538-9553
| Slapp's Tire Service
301 Flower St
Chester, PA
(610) 874-7997
| South Birdsboro Archery Rod & Gun Club
470 Geigertown Rd
Douglassville, PA
(610) 582-5026
| Boyertown Rod & Gun Club
295 Sunset Hill Rd
Boyertown, PA
(610) 689-5847
| American Fishing Wire
205 Carter Dr
West Chester, PA
(610) 692-1971
| Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle
4999 Linden Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 632-0674
| Mike & Kates Sports Shopp
7492 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 745-7740
| Bob's Bait & Tackle
4863 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 487-0887
| Sport Master
6301 Ditman St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 331-8836
| Bridesburg Bait & Tackle
2610 Orthodox St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 289-8599
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
2319 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Penn Fishing Tackle
1771 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-3401
| Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg
3028 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 229-9415
| Hartville Fishing Club
3409 Rorer St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 634-0399
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 Valley Forge Rd
Norristown, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Montgomery County Fishing
Norristown, PA
(610) 278-3070
| One Shot Hunting N Fishing
1610 Quarry Rd
Lansdale, PA
(215) 855-9448
| Leonard's Sporting Goods
8508 Lansdowne Ave
Upper Darby, PA
(610) 449-6409
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
1616 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Eyler's Inc Fly & Tackle
895 Penn St
Bryn Mawr, PA
(610) 527-3388
| Branch Valley Fish & Game Club
1000 N Ridge Rd
Perkasie, PA
(215) 257-1000
| Nestor's Sporting Goods
99 N West End Blvd
Quakertown, PA
(215) 529-0100
| Northern Wilderness Outfitters
Quakertown, PA
(610) 346-9335
| P & S Fishing Tackle
PO Box 2694
Warminster, PA
(215) 285-2672
| Xa Fishing Inc
501 Abbott Dr
Broomall, PA
Unverified listing
| Reeves Sport Shop
2650 Park Ave
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9310
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | London Bridge Resorts
1150 1st Ave
King of Prussia, PA
(610) 680-3500
| Epic Resorts
1150 1st Ave
King of Prussia, PA
(610) 992-0100
| Parasio Hot Springs LLC
495 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 441-8600
| Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz
1220 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-7324
| Springhill Suites
430 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(610) 940-0400
| Resort Capital Group
1 Presidential Blvd
Bala Cynwyd, PA
(610) 664-3322
| Spring Mountain Ski Area Information
750 Spring Mount Rd
Schwenksville, PA
(610) 287-7900
| Rising Sun Health Center
500 E Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 728-6404
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 893-1234
| Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts
1923 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 501-0245
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites Philadelphia Marriott
1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 625-2900
| Sheraton
3549 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 387-8000
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