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Delaware Field Guide

Parks · New Castle County

White Clay Creek

Creek and woodland · Newark · 3,559 acres

Thirty-odd miles of trail along a designated Wild and Scenic river, running up into Pennsylvania. The best hiking in the state, and the closest thing Delaware has to a proper woodland walk.

What's there

Facilities

7/9 confirmed
Beach
No
Guarded swimming
No
Surf fishing
No
Camping
No
Cabins
No
Trails
Yes
Boat launch
Not confirmed
Pier
Not confirmed
Disc golf
Yes

Getting in

Entry, 2026
$5 in-state · $10 out-of-stateCharged 1 March – 30 November. Annual pass $50 in-state / $100 out.
Hours
Not confirmed
Park office
Not confirmed

Dogs

Leashed on the trails. No off-leash area.

The full rule, with dates

Still to confirm

Listed openly rather than hidden, because a gap you can see is worth more than a gap you can't.

  • Get the park office number.
  • Confirm total trail mileage and which trailheads charge entry.
  • Confirm whether the Pennsylvania section is contiguous and freely walkable.

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