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Workshops for Women - Chicks in the Sticks Program was June 18, 2016

2016 Group Photo
by Kirby Neubert

2016 Instructor Photo
by Joe Smith

2016 Slide Shows Part 1 ------------- Part 2
Photos by Judy and Charlie Stevenson

Please support our 2016 Sponsor

Summer Biathlon
August 13, 2016

2016 Results --------- Biathlon Info

Please Support Our 2016 Sponsors

The primary purpose of Oil Creek State Park is to tell the story of the changing landscape. Just south of Titusville, along Oil Creek, Colonel Edwin Drake struck oil at a depth of 69.5 feet in August 1859. Drake's Well marks the birth of the world's commercial oil industry. The early petroleum industry's oil boom towns and important oil well sites are long gone. They have been replaced by clean trout streams and forested hillsides seen today throughout the park. Few oil wells are still active in the park, but newer gas wells are common. The events of the exciting 1860's, the time of the original oil boom, receive special emphasis in park's trails and by park personnel. The early history of the oil region is presented well by Drake Well Museum just north of the park.

Today, Oil Creek State Park features the 36 mile volunteer maintained Gerard Hiking Trail along with 4 other interpretive hiking trails, a 9.7 mile paved biking trails along Oil Creek and other day use activities. The park also offers picnic areas at Blood Farm and Egbert Farm (Petroleum Centre), with fresh drinking water, restrooms and playfields. Fishing is enjoyed in Oil Creek, Boughton Run, Toy Run and Jones Run. Hunting is permitted on approximately 6,250 acres of land. Canoeing and kayaking along Oil Creek, which is classed as beginner's waters, is best from March to June.

Several shelters may be reserved for a fee. Call Oil Creek State Park at 814-676-5915 or DCNR reservations at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)

Two Organized Group Tenting area are available:

Wild Cat Hollow
Ski Hut Area

Try Cross-country skiing during the winter months.

Take an interactive Slide Show Tour of the park. Thanks to Keith Cubbon.

View the interactive Google map of the park and views of Oil Creek on YouTube.

A Chapter of

We recieved the Group Volunteer Award for Outstanding Dedication and Performance. Dave Hallman, Park Manager; Joe Smith, Treasurer; Rebecca Beach, Board Member; Peg Sims, Board Chair.