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Park Highlights
Take a Pontoon Tour
Journey deep into the baldcypress swamp and learn more about the pond’s ecology, history and more all from the comfort of an elevated pontoon boat.
Paddle the Pond
Take in the sights, sounds, and smells as you journey into the cypress swamp. Bring your own boat or rent a canoe, kayak or pedalboat in the park! Check out our water trails to explore more and get up close and personal with the park’s flora & fauna.
Visit the Nature Center
Trap Pond has a rich history that has shaped the culture and community of the area. Stop by the Baldcypress Nature Center to discover past cultures and learn about the importance of watersheds with unique exhibits, programs and activities.
Explore the Bob Trail
Hike or bike the 4.6-mile Bob Trail which loops the park. The trail is an excellent place for birdwatching, and you’ll enjoy pondside views of the cypress swamp. Visitors can enjoy free bike rentals during the summer months.
Camp Amid the Pines
Trap Pond’s campground is beloved by locals and travelers alike! With a vibrant campground culture, scenic views and modern conveniences, the campground offers RV and tent sites, climate-controlled cabins and yurts. Voted the most scenic campsite in Delaware by Reader’s Digest!
About The Park
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Baldcypress Nature Center
The Baldcypress Nature Center shows our connection to water and the Chesapeake. The exhibits include an 18’ replica baldcypress tree, 500-gallon floor aquarium and waterfall feature showcasing the fish species found at Trap Pond, a virtual pontoon tour of the pond, and numerous other areas to discover. This facility is also available for special event rentals.
Upcoming Programs
Maps & Directions
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Contact, Hours, and Fees
Park open daily, 8:00am – sunset
Park Phone Number
(302) 875-5153
Park Office Hours / Camp Store Hours:
- Mid-April – October:
- 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday – Thursday
- 8:00am – 8:00pm, Friday – Saturday
- November:
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday
- December – Mid-April: 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Saturday
Nature Center Hours
- October 8,2025 to April 28, 2026
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- April 29, 2026 to October 4, 2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily (7 days/Week)
- Holiday Closures/Hours:
- Thanksgiving Day (11/26/2025)
- Day After Thanksgiving (11/27/2025)
- Christmas Holidays(12/21/2025-12/31/2025)
- Open New Years Day 2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees
- DE registered vehicle: $5/day
- Non-DE registered vehicle: $10/day
- Walking/biking: Free
- Save on multiple entries with an Annual Pass
Amenities and Activities
RV Camping
Called the most scenic campsite in Delaware by Reader’s Digest, you can camp amid towering loblolly pines with views of the baldcypress and pond. Trap Pond is a beloved campground with over 142 sites tucked in mature forest. Bike a circuit around the park, paddle or fish the pond, and explore the nature center and trails. Take advantage of unique educational programs and activities, like a pontoon tour of the baldcypress swamp, during your stay! Make a reservation Online
Reservations
Online reservations are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Online reservations may be placed by credit card only.
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| Resident | $23 | $27 | $33 | ||
| Non-Resident | $29 | $34 | $40 |
General Information
Campsite rates are for up to four people. Additional persons are $2 per night, up to a maximum of eight people per site.
Campgrounds at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond State Park are open year-round. The Cottages at Indian River Marina are also open year-round, and the campground at Delaware Seashore State Park is open year-round, although during the winter months, it is open for self-contained units only.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Don’t Bring Firewood
Help us protect our trees by preventing the spread of harmful insect pests to Delaware’s parks and forests. Due to recent quarantines and threats of invasive insects that are detrimental to Delaware’s agriculture, outside firewood is no longer permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds. Firewood is available for purchase at all State Park campgrounds.
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that is dangerous and destructive to the agriculture, horticulture and forests in the State of Delaware and surrounding states. Specific targets of this insect are grapevines, fruit trees, hops and trees. The SLF will lay eggs on any flat surface such as tree trunks, vehicles, boats, grills, bicycles, and coolers, so they can be easily transported. The Delaware Department of Agriculture has quarantined eleven zip code areas in Delaware to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of SLF in Delaware and to surrounding states. Thirteen counties in southeastern Pennsylvania and Mercer, Warren and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey also have quarantine requirements. If you live or will travel through these counties on your way to camp in Delaware State Parks please check with your state agriculture department for specific quarantine regulations.
Several other invasive insects may be spread by transporting firewood. Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle, Southern Bark Beetle and Sirex Wood Wasp all pose a serious threat to native trees and forest ecosystems. You can protect our valuable forest resources by not transporting firewood.
The most effective way that campers can help stop the spread of these invasive insects is to check your vehicles and gear for SLF egg masses and to refrain from transporting wood, including firewood. When you travel to a campground, use the firewood that is sold there to prevent the spread of these destructive insects.
For more information, visit the Delaware Department of Agriculture website: Agriculture.delaware.gov or de.gov/hitchhikerbug.
Reservation Information
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of arrival date. The reservation window is based on the same date one year from the date of arrival. The new date begins, for both the Call Center and Online reservations, at the opening time of the Call Center. Therefore, Internet users do not have an earlier “window” than callers.
Reservations may be made up to the day prior to arrival. For Call Center users, cutoff is close-of-business the day before arrival. For Internet reservations, the cutoff is midnight the day before arrival.
All family campsites, cabins, camping cabins and yurts can be reserved. All campgrounds are site-specific (you pick a particular site prior to arrival) with the exception of Overflow Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park, which is site general (find the best open site).
There is a $10 cancellation fee for campsites and a $35 fee for cabins if cancellation occurs prior to 30 days before arrival date. Cancellation within 30 days of arrival results in a charge of one night’s camping or cabin fee. Early departures forfeit any remaining balance.
Please review maps of your destination campground to select possible sites prior to making a reservation.
General Camping Policies
Delaware State Parks are here for your enjoyment. Please be considerate of others and dispose of litter properly. Remember…take only pictures and leave only footprints.
Each campsite may have up to 8 people. There is an additional $2.00 per day charge for each person over the first four.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 days within a 21-day period per park.
Each campsite can accommodate 1 mobile camping unit and 1 tent (limited only by the size of the site) or 2 tents with a maximum of 300 square feet of floor space.
Only one vehicle may be parked at each campsite. Additional vehicles may be parked in the visitor overflow parking lot.
NOTE: We do not allow any motorized golf carts in the campground with the exception of approved ADA vehicles from park management.
Check-in time for campsites is 1 p.m.
Check-in time for cabins and yurts is 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the park office.
Check-out time for campsites is 12:00 noon on the date the camping permit expires.
Check-out time for cabins and yurts is 11 a.m. on the date the camping permit expires.
Campers registering before 6:00 AM will be charged for the previous night.
Pets are permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds, but must be attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in cabins or yurts, except Cabins 9 and 10 at Killens Pond State Park, Cabins 9 and 10 at Trap Pond State Park, and Waterfront Cottages 11 and 12 at the Cottages of Indian River Marina at Delaware Seashore State Park. For specific policies about pets at each park, consult the campground registration booth or park office. Pets are not allowed at the Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Open Burning Notice
Campfires and open fires may be banned in selected campgrounds during extremely dry conditions. Please contact the campground immediately prior to your visit for fire status. Charcoal fires in grills are permitted during bans unless otherwise noted.
Campfires should be contained within the fire ring, and should not be left unattended.
Campfires are not permitted at Delaware Seashore State Park at any time.
Reservation Changes Policy
You may change a reservation once at no charge. For each subsequent change, a fee of $10 will be charged. Changes may be a date or site change at any state park that offers family camping, cottages, cabins, or yurts. The transaction amount must remain the same as the original reservation charge to qualify as a change.
Changes to your reservation may be made online, or through the call center unless it is same day at which point please call the park office.
Cancellations and Refunds
A cancellation fee of $10 will apply if cancellation occurs 31 days or more before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A cancellation fee equivalent to a one-day campsite fee will be charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $35 fee will be applied for cancellation of a cabin, camping cabin or yurt reservation. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $300 fee will be applied for cancellation of a waterfront cottage 121 days or more in advance of arrival date. The customer will forfeit ½ of the published rental fee if the reservation is cancelled less than 121 days prior to arrival date.
Early departures forfeit all balances.
Refunds for cancellations may only be issued by the Division of Parks and Recreation or by the Call Center.
The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for 24 hours after your expected arrival date before your reservation is cancelled and returned to inventory.
Cancellations will result in the issuance of a refund of the balance of fees paid. The refund will be applied by the same instrument by which payment was made (i.e. credit card payments will receive a credit using the same credit card. Checks and money orders will receive a check refund.) Refunds by check require a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. The Request for Refund procedures must be followed for refunds made by check.
Customers may not cancel a reservation and rebook the stay for the same dates in order to receive a promotional discount.
Designated officials in each park and specified Dover staff may authorize a complete refund in case of emergency or early departure.
Cabins
The rustic 2-room camping cabins at Trap Pond have a wonderful location next to the water. Enter the cabin at the screened-in porch and move inside to the living area with table, benches and chairs. The bedroom has a double bed and bunk beds to sleep four adults. The units have A/C and heat for year-round comfort, and offer a great camping experience with protection from the weather. A picnic table, grill and potable water are located outside, and campers will find convenient bath and shower facilities nearby. Make a reservation Online
Reservations
The cabins are available year-round, and may be rented for up to 14 days. Reservations may be made up to 1 year ahead of time. There is a one-week minimum stay during the summer season. All other times of year, reservations for weekend stays must include both Friday and Saturday nights. Holiday weekends require a minimum stay of three nights (Friday through Sunday). Since animals are not allowed in cabins, campers should not bring their pets.
Amenities
Cabin Amenities
- Front room: queen bed and sofa sleeps 2
- Back room: 2 sets of bunk beds sleep 4
- Screened porch with dining table
- Air Conditioning
- Electric Heating
- Compact refrigerator
- Electric lighting
- Outdoor grill
- Drinking and cooking water outside
- Picnic table
- Restroom, bath and shower facilities at nearby bathhouse
- All cabins are non-smoking
- ADA-accessible
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| Resident | $53 | $56 | $66 | ||
| Non-Resident | $67 | $70 | $83 |
General Information
Campsite rates are for up to four people. Additional persons are $2 per night, up to a maximum of eight people per site.
Campgrounds at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond State Park are open year-round. The Cottages at Indian River Marina are also open year-round, and the campground at Delaware Seashore State Park is open year-round, although during the winter months, it is open for self-contained units only.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Don’t Bring Firewood
Help us protect our trees by preventing the spread of harmful insect pests to Delaware’s parks and forests. Due to recent quarantines and threats of invasive insects that are detrimental to Delaware’s agriculture, outside firewood is no longer permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds. Firewood is available for purchase at all State Park campgrounds.
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that is dangerous and destructive to the agriculture, horticulture and forests in the State of Delaware and surrounding states. Specific targets of this insect are grapevines, fruit trees, hops and trees. The SLF will lay eggs on any flat surface such as tree trunks, vehicles, boats, grills, bicycles, and coolers, so they can be easily transported. The Delaware Department of Agriculture has quarantined eleven zip code areas in Delaware to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of SLF in Delaware and to surrounding states. Thirteen counties in southeastern Pennsylvania and Mercer, Warren and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey also have quarantine requirements. If you live or will travel through these counties on your way to camp in Delaware State Parks please check with your state agriculture department for specific quarantine regulations.
Several other invasive insects may be spread by transporting firewood. Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle, Southern Bark Beetle and Sirex Wood Wasp all pose a serious threat to native trees and forest ecosystems. You can protect our valuable forest resources by not transporting firewood.
The most effective way that campers can help stop the spread of these invasive insects is to check your vehicles and gear for SLF egg masses and to refrain from transporting wood, including firewood. When you travel to a campground, use the firewood that is sold there to prevent the spread of these destructive insects.
For more information, visit the Delaware Department of Agriculture website: Agriculture.delaware.gov or de.gov/hitchhikerbug.
Reservation Information
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of arrival date. The reservation window is based on the same date one year from the date of arrival. The new date begins, for both the Call Center and Online reservations, at the opening time of the Call Center. Therefore, Internet users do not have an earlier “window” than callers.
Reservations may be made up to the day prior to arrival. For Call Center users, cutoff is close-of-business the day before arrival. For Internet reservations, the cutoff is midnight the day before arrival.
All family campsites, cabins, camping cabins and yurts can be reserved. All campgrounds are site-specific (you pick a particular site prior to arrival) with the exception of Overflow Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park, which is site general (find the best open site).
There is a $10 cancellation fee for campsites and a $35 fee for cabins if cancellation occurs prior to 30 days before arrival date. Cancellation within 30 days of arrival results in a charge of one night’s camping or cabin fee. Early departures forfeit any remaining balance.
Please review maps of your destination campground to select possible sites prior to making a reservation.
General Camping Policies
Delaware State Parks are here for your enjoyment. Please be considerate of others and dispose of litter properly. Remember…take only pictures and leave only footprints.
Each campsite may have up to 8 people. There is an additional $2.00 per day charge for each person over the first four.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 days within a 21-day period per park.
Each campsite can accommodate 1 mobile camping unit and 1 tent (limited only by the size of the site) or 2 tents with a maximum of 300 square feet of floor space.
Only one vehicle may be parked at each campsite. Additional vehicles may be parked in the visitor overflow parking lot.
NOTE: We do not allow any motorized golf carts in the campground with the exception of approved ADA vehicles from park management.
Check-in time for campsites is 1 p.m.
Check-in time for cabins and yurts is 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the park office.
Check-out time for campsites is 12:00 noon on the date the camping permit expires.
Check-out time for cabins and yurts is 11 a.m. on the date the camping permit expires.
Campers registering before 6:00 AM will be charged for the previous night.
Pets are permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds, but must be attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in cabins or yurts, except Cabins 9 and 10 at Killens Pond State Park, Cabins 9 and 10 at Trap Pond State Park, and Waterfront Cottages 11 and 12 at the Cottages of Indian River Marina at Delaware Seashore State Park. For specific policies about pets at each park, consult the campground registration booth or park office. Pets are not allowed at the Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Open Burning Notice
Campfires and open fires may be banned in selected campgrounds during extremely dry conditions. Please contact the campground immediately prior to your visit for fire status. Charcoal fires in grills are permitted during bans unless otherwise noted.
Campfires should be contained within the fire ring, and should not be left unattended.
Campfires are not permitted at Delaware Seashore State Park at any time.
Reservation Changes Policy
You may change a reservation once at no charge. For each subsequent change, a fee of $10 will be charged. Changes may be a date or site change at any state park that offers family camping, cottages, cabins, or yurts. The transaction amount must remain the same as the original reservation charge to qualify as a change.
Changes to your reservation may be made online, or through the call center unless it is same day at which point please call the park office.
Cancellations and Refunds
A cancellation fee of $10 will apply if cancellation occurs 31 days or more before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A cancellation fee equivalent to a one-day campsite fee will be charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $35 fee will be applied for cancellation of a cabin, camping cabin or yurt reservation. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $300 fee will be applied for cancellation of a waterfront cottage 121 days or more in advance of arrival date. The customer will forfeit ½ of the published rental fee if the reservation is cancelled less than 121 days prior to arrival date.
Early departures forfeit all balances.
Refunds for cancellations may only be issued by the Division of Parks and Recreation or by the Call Center.
The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for 24 hours after your expected arrival date before your reservation is cancelled and returned to inventory.
Cancellations will result in the issuance of a refund of the balance of fees paid. The refund will be applied by the same instrument by which payment was made (i.e. credit card payments will receive a credit using the same credit card. Checks and money orders will receive a check refund.) Refunds by check require a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. The Request for Refund procedures must be followed for refunds made by check.
Customers may not cancel a reservation and rebook the stay for the same dates in order to receive a promotional discount.
Designated officials in each park and specified Dover staff may authorize a complete refund in case of emergency or early departure.
Tent and Yurt Camping
Visitors who wish to stay overnight at the park may camp at one of the 142 campsites on the pond's northern shore. 130 of the sites are equipped with water and electric hookups. Tents and recreational vehicles can both be accommodated beneath the tall loblolly pines. Two primitive camping areas are also available for youth groups by reservation only. Sites with electric and water are available year-round. Reader's Digest recommends Trap Pond's campground as the most scenic campsite in Delaware! Make a reservation Online
Reservations
Online reservations are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Online reservations may be placed by credit card only.
Amenities
Campsite Amenities
- Coin Laundry
- Cornhole
- Dump Station
- Electric and Water sites
- Firewood and Ice Sales
- Ladderball
- Laundry Facilities
- Recycling Center
- Shower Facilities
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| Resident | $48 | $60 | $71 | ||
| Non-Resident | $60 | $75 | $89 | ||
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| Resident | $43 | $55 | $66 | ||
| Non-Resident | $54 | $69 | $83 | ||
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| Resident | $22 | $27 | $29 | ||
| Non-Resident | $28 | $34 | $37 | ||
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| Resident | $17 | $22 | $24 | ||
| Non-Resident | $22 | $28 | $30 | ||
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| Resident | $51 | $55 | $61 | ||
| Non-Resident | $64 | $69 | $77 | ||
| Weekdays | |||||
| Resident | $43 | $47 | $58 | ||
| Non-Resident | $54 | $59 | $73 |
General Information
Campsite rates are for up to four people. Additional persons are $2 per night, up to a maximum of eight people per site.
Campgrounds at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond State Park are open year-round. The Cottages at Indian River Marina are also open year-round, and the campground at Delaware Seashore State Park is open year-round, although during the winter months, it is open for self-contained units only.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Don’t Bring Firewood
Help us protect our trees by preventing the spread of harmful insect pests to Delaware’s parks and forests. Due to recent quarantines and threats of invasive insects that are detrimental to Delaware’s agriculture, outside firewood is no longer permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds. Firewood is available for purchase at all State Park campgrounds.
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that is dangerous and destructive to the agriculture, horticulture and forests in the State of Delaware and surrounding states. Specific targets of this insect are grapevines, fruit trees, hops and trees. The SLF will lay eggs on any flat surface such as tree trunks, vehicles, boats, grills, bicycles, and coolers, so they can be easily transported. The Delaware Department of Agriculture has quarantined eleven zip code areas in Delaware to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of SLF in Delaware and to surrounding states. Thirteen counties in southeastern Pennsylvania and Mercer, Warren and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey also have quarantine requirements. If you live or will travel through these counties on your way to camp in Delaware State Parks please check with your state agriculture department for specific quarantine regulations.
Several other invasive insects may be spread by transporting firewood. Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle, Southern Bark Beetle and Sirex Wood Wasp all pose a serious threat to native trees and forest ecosystems. You can protect our valuable forest resources by not transporting firewood.
The most effective way that campers can help stop the spread of these invasive insects is to check your vehicles and gear for SLF egg masses and to refrain from transporting wood, including firewood. When you travel to a campground, use the firewood that is sold there to prevent the spread of these destructive insects.
For more information, visit the Delaware Department of Agriculture website: Agriculture.delaware.gov or de.gov/hitchhikerbug.
Reservation Information
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of arrival date. The reservation window is based on the same date one year from the date of arrival. The new date begins, for both the Call Center and Online reservations, at the opening time of the Call Center. Therefore, Internet users do not have an earlier “window” than callers.
Reservations may be made up to the day prior to arrival. For Call Center users, cutoff is close-of-business the day before arrival. For Internet reservations, the cutoff is midnight the day before arrival.
All family campsites, cabins, camping cabins and yurts can be reserved. All campgrounds are site-specific (you pick a particular site prior to arrival) with the exception of Overflow Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park, which is site general (find the best open site).
There is a $10 cancellation fee for campsites and a $35 fee for cabins if cancellation occurs prior to 30 days before arrival date. Cancellation within 30 days of arrival results in a charge of one night’s camping or cabin fee. Early departures forfeit any remaining balance.
Please review maps of your destination campground to select possible sites prior to making a reservation.
General Camping Policies
Delaware State Parks are here for your enjoyment. Please be considerate of others and dispose of litter properly. Remember…take only pictures and leave only footprints.
Each campsite may have up to 8 people. There is an additional $2.00 per day charge for each person over the first four.
Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older who will be staying on site for the duration of the reservation. Campsites cannot be re-sold or transferred to nonregistered persons or third parties. Any unauthorized re-sale or transfer to a non-registered party without the Division’s express permission may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.
Camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 days within a 21-day period per park.
Each campsite can accommodate 1 mobile camping unit and 1 tent (limited only by the size of the site) or 2 tents with a maximum of 300 square feet of floor space.
Only one vehicle may be parked at each campsite. Additional vehicles may be parked in the visitor overflow parking lot.
NOTE: We do not allow any motorized golf carts in the campground with the exception of approved ADA vehicles from park management.
Check-in time for campsites is 1 p.m.
Check-in time for cabins and yurts is 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the park office.
Check-out time for campsites is 12:00 noon on the date the camping permit expires.
Check-out time for cabins and yurts is 11 a.m. on the date the camping permit expires.
Campers registering before 6:00 AM will be charged for the previous night.
Pets are permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds, but must be attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in cabins or yurts, except Cabins 9 and 10 at Killens Pond State Park, Cabins 9 and 10 at Trap Pond State Park, and Waterfront Cottages 11 and 12 at the Cottages of Indian River Marina at Delaware Seashore State Park. For specific policies about pets at each park, consult the campground registration booth or park office. Pets are not allowed at the Killen’s Pond Waterpark.
Open Burning Notice
Campfires and open fires may be banned in selected campgrounds during extremely dry conditions. Please contact the campground immediately prior to your visit for fire status. Charcoal fires in grills are permitted during bans unless otherwise noted.
Campfires should be contained within the fire ring, and should not be left unattended.
Campfires are not permitted at Delaware Seashore State Park at any time.
Reservation Changes Policy
You may change a reservation once at no charge. For each subsequent change, a fee of $10 will be charged. Changes may be a date or site change at any state park that offers family camping, cottages, cabins, or yurts. The transaction amount must remain the same as the original reservation charge to qualify as a change.
Changes to your reservation may be made online, or through the call center unless it is same day at which point please call the park office.
Cancellations and Refunds
A cancellation fee of $10 will apply if cancellation occurs 31 days or more before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A cancellation fee equivalent to a one-day campsite fee will be charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $35 fee will be applied for cancellation of a cabin, camping cabin or yurt reservation. Balance of payments will be refunded.
A $300 fee will be applied for cancellation of a waterfront cottage 121 days or more in advance of arrival date. The customer will forfeit ½ of the published rental fee if the reservation is cancelled less than 121 days prior to arrival date.
Early departures forfeit all balances.
Refunds for cancellations may only be issued by the Division of Parks and Recreation or by the Call Center.
The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for 24 hours after your expected arrival date before your reservation is cancelled and returned to inventory.
Cancellations will result in the issuance of a refund of the balance of fees paid. The refund will be applied by the same instrument by which payment was made (i.e. credit card payments will receive a credit using the same credit card. Checks and money orders will receive a check refund.) Refunds by check require a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. The Request for Refund procedures must be followed for refunds made by check.
Customers may not cancel a reservation and rebook the stay for the same dates in order to receive a promotional discount.
Designated officials in each park and specified Dover staff may authorize a complete refund in case of emergency or early departure.