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South Branch French Creek Conservation Area

Flooplain forest along South Branch of French Creek.

Location

Union Township, Erie County

Dates Acquired

2018 - 2022

Size

Approximately 236 acres

Plan Your Visit

GPS Coordinates: 41.890368, -79.786311

Directions to the Preserve

Interactive Preserve Map

Location

Union Township, Erie County

Dates Acquired

2018 - 2022

Preserve Size

Approximately 236 acres

Parking

Parking Available

Recreational Activities

Fishing
Hiking (Off-Trail)
Hunting
Wildlife Watching
Birding

Preserve Search

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Available Activities
- Birding
- Camping
- Eating Area / Benches
- Fishing
- Hiking (Off-Trail)
- Hiking (Designated Trail)
- Horse Trail
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
- Scenic Overlook
- Universal Access / ADA Trail
- Wildlife Watching
Parking
- Designated Parking Area
Preserve Size (Acres)

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To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all at our preserves, we encourage you to plan ahead and review our guidelines, designed to help keep you, others and wildlife safe, and our preserves clean and natural by adhering to leave-no-trace principles.

Preserve Visitor Guidelines
Trail Accessibility Guidelines

Please note: there are no restroom facilities on our preserves.

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