Trap Pond State Park Campground
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

First time

My first time visiting TPSP. The site is gorgeous throughout. The camp store is small but has everything that you need. Personnel were warm and friendly, very helpful for a first timer... spent some time chatting with them. I stayed at a tent site. The tent sites are walk in only but parking is not very far. The site provided hand trucks and wheelbarrows for you to car your items into your site. I had brought my own wagon which was helpful in keeping some of my gear off the ground during a rain storm. The site I stayed at was clean, level and well appointed; a t bar for hanging trash or a shower pack. Fire pit with grill. The tent sites are far enough from each other that you are not disturbed by neighbors, lots of trees between sites. There are water pumps every few yards, some are a Bit tricky to get working but I did not have an issue. The campground has trash and recycling bins so you do not have to carry out. I checked out some of the drive in and RV sites. They are large and well maintained, good for camper or tent camping, although fewer trees separate you from adjacent spots, so if you’re interested in more privacy opt for a tent site. The weekend I stayed we had torrential rain for about six hours but my site did not flood. Be sure to bring a large enough footprint to account for rain however, as I needed to really clean my tent and fly when I got home due to splash back of mud and leaves. Thee bathhouse was clean and the playground looked pretty good as well. Hoping that for my return trip the new bathhouse bear the tent sites is completed. If you’re not keen on using port a Johns or hiking to the bathhouse near the camper sites I suggest bringing a travel composting toilet. I hiked the full Bob Trail which is breathtaking. Easy level hike that winds all around the park and connects to the campground. I also rented a kayak for about three hours and was able to travel the full pond and connecting Terrapin Trail and back. The recreation area(where you rent boats and kayaks) has a nice picnic area and playground. I have camped at Henlopen State Park in the past and can say that TPSP is my new favorite in delaware. I enjoyed my time so much that I am already booked to return in late September and again in early November.

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  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Trap Pond State Park Campground by Christine K., August 29, 2019