Oil Creek State Park

Pennsylvania State Park · Venango County

CountyVenango
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only

Oil Creek State Park hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Oil Creek State Park

The world's first commercial oil well was drilled in this valley, and the park tells that story through boomtown sites, well remains and the old transport routes. Deep hollows, steep hillsides and a paved bike trail down the length of the creek.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Rustic Organized Group Tenting Site

Contact

Phone814-676-5915

Address305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA 16301

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