Blackbird State Forest Campground, near Smyrna, Delaware, is a cozy spot that offers a nice blend of privacy and accessibility. With only eight campsites, you’ll find plenty of space to set up your tent or RV without feeling cramped.

Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit, perfect for evening gatherings and roasting marshmallows. Campers have noted that the firewood is reasonably priced, though it can be a bit damp, so be prepared for that. The area is surrounded by beautiful trails, making it a great place for hiking and enjoying nature. As one visitor mentioned, “Nice hikes in the area, great weekend!”

While there’s no running water or electric hookups, the campground does provide clean port-a-potties, which are a short walk from most sites. Reviewers have appreciated the seclusion, with one stating, “The campsites are spacious and secludedish,” allowing for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.

If you’re looking to explore, the nearby state forest offers a variety of trails for hiking and horseback riding. Just keep in mind that the occasional hiker might pass by your site, but it’s not enough to disrupt your tranquility. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Blackbird State Forest Campground is a solid choice for those seeking a quiet retreat in nature.

Open for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.

Blackbird State Forest Campground

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This is a good free state forest with maybe 10 (or less) designated tent-camping sites, and designated areas for deer hunting. Each campsite features a picnic table or two, and a fire pit, plus one bundle of firewood. The ground is dirt covered with woodchips and sometimes evergreen needles -- pretty easy to sleep in a tent. There are a couple portapotties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another. There is one water pump. And there are plenty of hiking trails in the state forest, complete with mushrooms, and deer-hunting-stands.

RV camping is not encouraged. Horseriding is encouraged. And you may regret not brining mosquito repellent. The blood-suckers are relentless.

My only beef is that it's a legitimate campground, which means, neighbors. But the neighbors aren't unreasonably close, so it's actually pretty good.

Huge Forest With A Few Designated Tent Sites

My family had a great time here. The camp sites are spaced out a good amount so each site has good privacy. There are multiple port a potties here but some sites are a bit far from them. Each site has a fire pit, a grill, and two tables with a decent amount of space for tents. I would highly recommend this campground and will be returning. 

Wonderful time

Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return! No running water- only port a potties but they were clean 



Spacious and private 

The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded. Nice hikes in the area, great weekend! 

Nice and secluded 

Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking. Firewood was easy to get and was plenty of it. I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by. 

Nice campsites

super pretty. shower up in the dark but was super easy to navigate with a map. people super friendly. 

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