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Oil Creek State Park
Nearby Parks
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Picnicking
Fishing and Hunting
Fishing
Oil Creek is known for its bass and trout. Boughton Run, Toy Run and Jones Run provide brook trout fishing. Two delayed harvest-artificial lure only areas cover 2.5 miles of Oil Creek. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
Hunting and Firearms
About 6,250 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are rabbit, deer, squirrel, turkey and ruffed grouse.
Hunting woodchucks -lso 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
More Info
Date of last update **/**/** Oil Creek State Park. SITE IDENTIFICATION. Site Name Oil Creek State Park Site Location Intersection of SR 1007, 1009 and 1004 County Venango Municipality White...
...tographs and information on hiking, cycling and oil industry history at one of Pennsylvanias gorgeous state parks.
...s 7,100 acre northwest Pennsylvania state park celebrates the oil boom and the birth of the petroleum industry, but its natural features equally stir visitors. Trails travel the steep-walled...
Nature Programs
The park offers a wide variety of environ-mental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office.
Programs are offered early spring through late fall. For more detailed information contact the park office.
Area Attractions
For information on nearby attractions, please contact Oil Heritage Region Tourist Promotion Agency, 800-483-6264 ext. 18.
The Drake Well Museum The museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is at the north end of Oil Creek State Park - Titusville. The museum presents a full-size replica of the engine and derrick over this early oil well, plus outstanding exhibits about Pennsylvania oil country.
Pithole Within six miles of Oil Creek Valley is Pithole -merica?s largest oil boom town. Oil was discovered in Pithole in January 1865. By September 1865, Pithole had grown into a city of 15,000. For information on Drake Well and Pithole, contact Drake Well Museum, 203 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA 16354, 814-827-4888, www.drakewell.org.
Excursion Train The Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad operates an excursion train on weekends and other dates from May through October. The 26-mile round trip travels through Oil Creek State Park from Titusville to Rynd Farm. Call OC&T RR at 814-6762733 for reservations and information.
Area Campgrounds
Oil Creek Campground-Resort
340 Shreve Rd
Titusville, PA
(814) 8272023
Pleasantville Camp
260 3rd St
Pleasantville, PA
(814) 589-7986
President Campground
RR 2
Oil City, PA
(814) 676-2935
Marlowe's Scenic River Cmpgrnd
1725 Kennerdell Rd
Kennerdell, PA
(814) 385-6870
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Forest County Sports Ctr
311 Elm St
Tionesta, PA
(814) 755-3744
Maurer's Trading Post
1696 Pittsburgh Rd
Franklin, PA
(814) 437-9570
Bite Me Bait & Tackle
5097 Georgetown Rd
Franklin, PA
(814) 437-6987
Area Resorts and Lodging
Cross Creek Resort Inc
3815 State Rt 8
Titusville, PA
(814) 827-9611
Oil Creek State Park