State Parks Near Yeadon, Pennsylvania
52 state park units lie within 50 miles of Yeadon, including 36 parks across the line in New Jersey and Delaware and Maryland. The closest is Walt Whitman House Historic Site, about 7 mi east of town. 17 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Walt Whitman House Historic Site7 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 17of 52 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 128 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Yeadon, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Yeadon; driving distance is usually longer.
Walt Whitman House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Walt Whitman House Historic Site →Ridley Creek State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Ridley Creek State Park →Indian King Tavern Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian King Tavern Historic Site →Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →Fort Washington State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, disc golf, and biking. The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Washington State Park →Fox Point State Park
In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox Point State Park →Norristown Farm Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Water access includes a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Norristown Farm Park →Bellevue State Park
Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Benjamin Rush State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benjamin Rush State Park →Brandywine Creek State Park
Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.
Hours, fees and rules for Brandywine Creek State Park →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Alapocas Run State Park
In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Alapocas Run State Park →Neshaminy State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 45 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neshaminy State Park →Evansburg State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 6 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Evansburg State Park →Rancocas State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Rancocas State Park →Lawrence House Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence House Historic Site →Auburn Valley State Park
Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn Valley State Park →Tyler State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, disc golf, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tyler State Park →Marsh Creek State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. The official site lists about 19.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott State Park →Fort Delaware State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Delaware State Park →Parvin State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Parvin State Park →White Clay Creek State Park
Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek State Park →Fort DuPont State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort DuPont State Park →White Clay Creek Preserve
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek Preserve →Atsion Recreation Area
Things to do include historic sites, boating, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Atsion Recreation Area →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →Washington Crossing Historic Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Crossing Historic Park →Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site
Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site is a historic site in Mercer County, in Trenton.
Hours, fees and rules for Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site →Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park →Washington Crossing State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, wildlife watching, and biking. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Crossing State Park →Big Elk Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Elk Creek State Park →French Creek State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 35 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for French Creek State Park →Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area →Marshall House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall House Historic Site →Stow Creek State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stow Creek State Park →Carranza Memorial Historic Site
Carranza Memorial Historic Site is a 2-acre historic site in Burlington County, about 11 miles northeast of Hammonton.
Hours, fees and rules for Carranza Memorial Historic Site →Bulls Island Recreation Area
Things to do include boating and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bulls Island Recreation Area →Ralph Stover State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ralph Stover State Park →Lums Pond State Park
Covering about 1,863 acres, Lums Pond State Park lies in New Castle County, about 6 miles southeast of Elkton.
Hours, fees and rules for Lums Pond State Park →Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Brendan T. Byrne State Forest →Nockamixon State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, and horseback riding. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Nockamixon State Park →Wharton State Forest
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 9 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wharton State Forest →Princeton Battlefield State Park
The park supports historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Princeton Battlefield State Park →Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site
Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site is a 6-acre historic site in Mercer County, in Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site →Penn State Forest
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Penn State Forest →Delaware Canal State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Delaware Canal State Park →Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center →Rockingham Historic Site
Covering about 19 acres, Rockingham Historic Site lies in Somerset County, about 3 miles northeast of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Rockingham Historic Site →Warren Grove Recreation Area
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren Grove Recreation Area →Bass River State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 4 camping areas (tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Bass River State Forest →Elk Neck State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk Neck State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Yeadon
- Ridley Creek State Park 11 mi west · Campground listed
- Fort Washington State Park 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Evansburg State Park 20 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Parvin State Park 30 mi south · Campground listed
- Atsion Recreation Area 31 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Yeadon
- Parvin State Park 30 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Atsion Recreation Area 31 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- French Creek State Park 34 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 36 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Nockamixon State Park 37 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Yeadon
- French Creek State Park 34 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 34 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Elk Neck State Park 50 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Yeadon
- Neshaminy State Park 20 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marsh Creek State Park 26 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Parvin State Park 30 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Atsion Recreation Area 31 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- French Creek State Park 34 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Yeadon
- Ridley Creek State Park 11 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Tall Pines State Preserve 12 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Washington State Park 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Benjamin Rush State Park 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Neshaminy State Park 20 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near Yeadon
- Ridley Creek State Park 11 mi west · Fishing listed
- Fort Washington State Park 14 mi north · Fishing listed
- Norristown Farm Park 16 mi north · Fishing listed
- Neshaminy State Park 20 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Evansburg State Park 20 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Yeadon
What is the closest state park to Yeadon?
Walt Whitman House Historic Site is the closest, about 7 miles east of Yeadon in a straight line. Next are Ridley Creek State Park and Indian King Tavern Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Yeadon?
52 state park units are within 50 miles, and 17 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Yeadon have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Ridley Creek State Park, Fort Washington State Park and Evansburg State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Yeadon?
Yes, at 3 parks, including French Creek State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area and Elk Neck State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Yeadon?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Chester, PA9 mi southwest
- Near Norristown, PA14 mi north
- Near Lindenwold, NJ16 mi southeast
- Near Glassboro, NJ18 mi southeast
- Near West Chester, PA19 mi west
- Near Wilmington, DE20 mi southwest
- Near Lansdale, PA21 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.