At 1,982 sq mi, “The First State” (for being the first to ratify the constitution) is also America’s second smallest. Campers will find 17 state parks and one national park in Delaware. These campgrounds allow visitors to explore beaches, forests, plains, and historic sites. Bring your bikes, hiking boots, kayaks, and fly rods to make the most of your stay. Notable parks include Delaware Seashore and Lums Pond.
Cape Henlopen State Park is a Delaware state park on 5,450 acres (2,210 ha) on Cape Henlopen in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. William Penn made the beaches of Cape Henlopen one of the first public lands established in what has become the United States in 1682 with the declaration that Cape Henlopen would be for "the usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County." Cape Henlop...
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Delaware Seashore State Park is a public recreation area located near Dewey Beach in Delaware, United States. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. The park covers 2,722 acres (1,102 ha). It is a major attraction for millions of visitors who come to the Delaware Beaches for water-related activities. Delaware Seashore State Park was...
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Lums Pond State Park is a 1,790-acre (720 ha) Delaware state park near Bear, New Castle County, Delaware in the United States. The park surrounds Lums Pond, an impoundment built by the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal on St. Georges Creek. The C&D built the pond as a source of water to fill the locks of the canal that connected the Chesapeake Bay with the Delaware River during the early 19th centu...
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Trap Pond State Park is a 3,993.28 acres (1,616.02 ha) Delaware state park located near Laurel, Delaware, United States. It preserves one of the largest surviving fragments of what was once an extensive wetland in what is now southwestern Sussex County. The state park features an extensive patch of bald cypress trees.
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Killens Pond State Park is a Delaware state park located south of the town of Felton in Kent County, Delaware in the United States. The park surrounds a 75-acre (30 ha) pond known as Killens Pond located along the Murderkill River. Amenities include boating, fishing, hiking, playgrounds, picnic areas, nature center, campgrounds, and a water park.
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White Clay Creek State Park is a Delaware state park along White Clay Creek on 3,559 acres (1,440 ha) in New Castle County, near Newark, Delaware in the United States. North of the park is Pennsylvania's White Clay Creek Preserve, and the two were originally operated as bi-state parks to jointly protect the creek, but now they operate separately. The White Clay Creek is federally protected as p...
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Delaware Seashore State Park is a public recreation area located near Dewey Beach in Delaware, United States. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. The park covers 2,722 acres (1,102 ha). It is a major attraction for millions of visitors who come to the Delaware Beaches for water-related activities. Delaware Seashore State Park was...
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Fort Delaware State Park is a 248-acre (100 ha), 1 mi (1.6 km) long Delaware state park on Pea Patch Island in the mid channel of the Delaware River near its entrance into Delaware Bay. It is a low, marshy island in New Castle County, Delaware, facing Delaware City on the Delaware shore and Finns Point on the New Jersey shore. Fort Delaware was built on Pea Patch Island by the United States Arm...
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Delaware State Parks: Provides comprehensive information on Delaware's state parks, including details on camping facilities, activities, and park amenities. Users can explore various camping options, from tent sites to cabins, and access resources for trip planning.
Delaware State Parks Reservations: The official reservation portal for Delaware's state parks, allowing users to book campsites, cabins, and other accommodations. The site offers real-time availability, site photos, and detailed descriptions to assist in planning stays.
National Park Service – Delaware: Offers information on Delaware's national parks and historic sites, including visitor guidelines and activities. The site provides resources for planning visits to sites like First State National Historical Park.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: Provides information on the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, including camping options, park activities, and visitor guidelines. The site offers resources for planning visits to this scenic area along the Delaware River.
Recreation.gov – Delaware Camping: A federal portal providing information and reservations for camping in Delaware's national parks, forests, and other public lands. Users can search for campsites, view availability, and make reservations across various federal lands in Delaware.
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