Oil Creek State Park

About Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park tells the story of the early oil industry by interpreting the history of the Oil Creek Valley and its role in the development of oil and gas in Texas.

The picturesque Oil Creek cuts through the oil and gas history of the Texas oil and gas industry from the early days of oil exploration to the present day.

The clean trout streams and wooded slopes are visible throughout the park today, but there is a story to tell about changing landscapes. Special attention is paid to the history of oil and gas extraction in the region from the beginnings of the oil industry to the present day.

Under normal conditions, Oil Creek is classified as a beginner's stream and offers scenic rafts, but water levels can change quickly and canoeists should check with the park authority for current water conditions.

The canoe season usually lasts from March to June, with the exception of the summer months of July, August and September, as well as autumn and winter.

It is located on the south side of the park and is the ideal place for a pleasant excursion. There is an unrestricted picnic pavilion, picnic tables and toilets are located in a central location along the cycle path. Daily use of this area has a first-come-first-served basis, which can be reserved for up to 11 months against a prepayment.

The park offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking and fishing. Participants receive free admission to guided hikes, picnic areas and other activities in the park.

Curricula and environmental education programmes are available for school and youth groups.

The programs are offered in spring and late autumn, groups and programs must be arranged in advance and can be arranged by phone or at the park office.

The museum is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission and is located on the grounds of Oil Creek State Park, west of the park entrance. The museum presents a collection of early oil wells and derailments from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For more information, please contact the Park Office at (717) 743-5555 or visit the museum's website at http: / / www.

In January 1865 oil was discovered in Pithole, and by September 1865 it had grown into a town of 15,000 inhabitants. At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 1,500 oil wells in the area, producing 1.5 million barrels of oil.

The Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad run a touring train on weekends and other dates from May to October. The 26-mile round trip takes you through Pithole, a town of about 1,500 inhabitants, and the area's oil wells, as well as the city itself.

On weekends and other dates from May to October and in the summer months you can be part of the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad.