Evansburg State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- pa.gov(610) 409-1150
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Montgomery County, about 3 miles east of Collegeville, Evansburg State Park covers about 6,452 acres.
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. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
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. The overnight and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingBikingMountain bikingGolfHorseback ridingHuntingFishingWinter sportsCross-country skiingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Loop Trail | 0.5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables This mostly shaded trail loops around the Visitor Center and connects with the Skippack Loop trail. There are self-guided waysides along the route which explore the way early European colonists lived in the area.Hiking |
| Horse Trails | 15 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, equestrian Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables The equestrian trails weave through various terrain and both wooded and field habitats, providing shaded and sunny areas. These trails are accessible at a multitude of locations; some trailheads have amenities such as restrooms, others have dedicated horse trailer parking. Depending on the season, trail condition in some areas can be wet.HikingEquestrian |
| Mill Race Trail | 1.2 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables This easy shaded trail loops through the woods and is perfect for cross-country skiing in the winter. Notice the pine and maple trees which rarely grow on western sides of creeks.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Mountain Bike Trails | 5 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This series of loop trails cross through a wooded overlook area above the Skippack Creek. Some sections are steep.HikingMountain biking |
| Overlook Trail | 0.8 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables This path is well-shaded and climbs a hill from the Meadows picnic area to provide a lovely vista of the Skippack Creek.Hiking |
| Skippack Creek Loop Trail | 5 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables This popular hiking trail can be started from multiple parking areas in the Day Use Area, as well as Green Hill Rd, Water Street Rd, and Kratz Rd. The main trailhead is in Day Use at Parking Lot A (Pines lot). This trail is mostly shaded, some areas can be steep and there are multiple bridges, and it provides access to the Skippack Creek near Day Use.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
6 miles of trails
Most portions of the trails are easy walking with some sections of moderate difficulty.
Evansburg State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Evansburg State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
There are ADA accessible picnic tables scattered throughout the Day Use picnic areas
Pavilion A
Pavilion A has 10 picnic tables and has a capacity of 60 people.
Pavilion B
Pavilion B has 18 picnic tables and a capacity of 200 people.
Fishing Access
There is an ADA fishing pier off the Cedar Lane “The Meadows” Picnic Area. ADA parking available adjacent
Hunting
This park offers accessible hunting options. Visitors holding a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can contact the park office for more information about accessible hunting locations within the park.
DCNR permits visitors with a DCNR Mobility Device Permit to use powered mobility devices on designated state park and forest lands, including administrative roads and trails not normally open to standard motorized vehicles.
Visitors interested in a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can fill out an application and submit it at any state park or forest office.
Playground
There is an ADA accessible swing within the larger playground at Evansburg State Park.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 851 May Hall Road
Collegeville, PA 19426-1002 - Nearest town
- Collegeville — about 3 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.2007, -75.4038
- Phone
- (610) 409-1150
- evansburgsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Collegeville, take the Germantown Pike east. Turn left onto Skippack Creek Road and continue to May Hall Road. From Philadelphia, take the Germantown Pike west. Turn right onto Skippack Creek Road and continue to May Hall Road. GPS DD: Lat. 40.20071 Long. -75.40375
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology