Downey Duck Marsh Creek State Park

Marsh Creek State Park is located in the rolling hills of northcentral Chester County. It is 1,705 acres in size and contains a 535-acre lake.

Please Note:

Divers must contact the park office before diving to be notified of certification requirements, park diving areas and park-specific diving information.

What To See

Tiger muskies (hybrid cross between northern pike and native muskellunge) have been seen up to over 40 inches in length. Other species stocked include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye and a variety of panfish.

The average depth of the lake is about 40 feet, maximum depth is 73 feet.

How to Get There

The park is located approximately 2 miles west of the village of Eagle on PA Route 100. Access to the park from the Pennsylvania Turnpike and points south and north is via PA Route 100 to Eagle where signs direct the visitor to the park. Non-turnpike access from the west is via U.S. Route 322 and PA Route 282 north from Downingtown.

Rates

There is no "entry fee" to dive the lake.

Local Contacts

Marsh Creek State Park - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Address: 
675 Park Road Downingtown, PA 19335-1898. Phone: (610) 458-5119.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission - State Agency governing the park

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