Located at 953 Black Rock Road about 1 mile north of Phoenixville on Route 113.  Black Rock Sanctuary is located on Route 113 between Riverwalk Drive and Winding River Boulevard at 953 Black Rock Road, which is about 1 ½ miles north of Phoenixville. Correspondences should be directed to Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 · 610-469-1916.

 

 

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Many internet map web pages and GPS units may direct users to the incorrect location.  We recommend using the latitude and longitude or internet links on this web page to find the Black Rock Sanctuary.   Latitude and Longitude: 40.152375 N, -75.50435 W     Internet link for map to Black Rock Sanctuary   Easy 1-click Directions

 

 

Black Rock Sanctuary is dedicated to wildlife habitat and public use. It consists of 119 acres of wetlands, woodlands and meadows. One of many desilting basins found along the Schuylkill River in Berks, Montgomery, Chester and Philadelphia Counties, Black Rock Sanctuary offers a wonderful opportunity to relax and discover the history, geology, wildlife, plant life and habitats of the basin.

The sky over Black Rock is a flyway, or air highway, for birds that migrate up and down the East Coast. Observe your surroundings to appreciate the wetlands, which attract waterfowl and provide for other plants and animals. Black Rock is featured in the Eastern PA Birding & Wildlife Guide. Copies are available by request at the park offices. 

 

Fish passages assist the upstream migration of American shad during their springtime spawning run up the Schuylkill River, which has been hindered since the dams were built in the early 19th Century. Learn about the fish passage facility Exelon Generation, LLC has constructed at the Black Rock Dam.

 

 

In order to savor and enjoy the rich, natural wonders that Black Rock Sanctuary has to offer, we encourage you to hike the 0.75 mile, ADA-accessible interpretive trail.  Along the trail you will see wetlands that provide habitat for mammals, reptiles, amphibians and migratory birds.  Seasonal changes affect water levels, plants and wildlife, so be sure to return often to see how nature varies throughout the year.