Campgrounds near Millville, Delaware are primarily situated in coastal regions with elevations at or near sea level, creating flat, accessible camping terrain across the area. Most campgrounds experience warm, humid summers with average July temperatures reaching 87°F and milder spring and fall seasons with temperatures ranging from 55-75°F. Winter camping options are limited as many facilities close seasonally due to cold temperatures and reduced demand.
What to do
Kayaking through cypress trees: At Trap Pond State Park Campground, visitors can rent kayaks to navigate among bald cypress trees. "We walked around the pond and rented boats and kayaks for the day and rowed back to our site which the kids loved. They got to spend the day learning to paddle on the pond," reports one camper.
Beach fires after dark: At Assateague Island National Seashore, campers can enjoy beach fires in the evening. "After dusk you can do beach fires as long as they're below the high tide line so they wash out," explains a visitor. The beach area permits fires only below the high tide line where ocean tides naturally clean up remnants.
Free bicycle rentals: Trap Pond offers complimentary bikes for exploring. "Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals (in season)," notes a reviewer. The free bike program includes options with baby seats and trailers for families with small children.
What campers like
Pontoon boat tours: Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay provides water activities with easy access. "It was fun paddle boarding on the calm water," reports one visitor. During summer months, the facility offers organized water excursions with equipment rentals available for various skill levels.
Wild horses viewing: At Assateague Island National Seashore, the wildlife is a major attraction. "Wild horses meandering through daily. Some sites are more private than others- some not private at all, so carefully review the map and the images when booking," advises a camper. The horses are described as "giant trash pandas" by another visitor who notes, "They're smart and can open latches so do bring bungee cords, kayak straps, or ratchet straps to lock all of your food in cases or coolers."
Onsite entertainment: Treasure Beach RV Park provides regular scheduled activities. "Every weekend there's a band or DJ at the beach at night and every visit we have made friends. There are usually food trucks and things for the kiddos like bounce houses during the day," shares a camper who frequently visits the park.
What you should know
Campground shuttle services: Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway offers transportation to nearby attractions. "They offer shuttles to the beach or their sister Campground Frontiertown. Your camping also includes FREE admission to Frontiertowns water park, which is pretty good on a hot day," explains one visitor. The shuttle service runs on a regular schedule during peak season.
Site privacy varies significantly: At Cape Henlopen State Park, site spacing can be an issue. "If you're going to camp at one of the RV sites, you'd better have an RV. They are neither RTT nor tent friendly. The sites are packed in so closely that if you don't have the privacy of a camper, everyone will see your business," warns one camper.
Wind exposure at beach sites: Oceanfront camping areas experience strong coastal winds. A visitor to Assateague Island National Seashore notes, "It is really neat to be able to camp right on the sand dunes and by the beach but prepare for lots of wind. Check the weather a lot because the storms roll in quickly." Sites near dunes provide minimal wind protection.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming pool restrictions: At Treasure Beach RV Park, pool access may require planning. "They have 2 pools and a splash pad but due to Covid they are only open for 2 hour time slots and you must get passes. People line up at 8am to get passes but I was able to go to the front desk in the afternoon to get passes for the afternoon/evening swims," shares one visitor with practical advice for family swimming.
Free family activities: Fort Whaley offers numerous complimentary amenities. "The campground has enough to keep you busy and most of it was surprisingly free. There are pedal boats and canoes that you can take out on the lake, which you can also fish in," explains a camper. They also note sporting equipment loans at no charge: "They also have a variety of sporting goods to borrow at the store, horseshoes, basketballs, and whiffle ball sets to name a few."
Child-friendly site selection: When booking at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, consider location for amenities. "If you have kiddos, try and get a site in Loop A – there is a nice and educational play area (plus a game I'd never heard of– Gaga ball)," recommends a camper. Loop A sites also provide easier access to the nature center with children's programming.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground offers variable site types. "All of the non-hookup sites are sand/grass/gravel and completely level; the hookup sites have paved camper pads (and are also level)," notes a camper. Full hookup sites fill quickly during peak season, often requiring reservations 6-9 months in advance.
Site spacing considerations: At many coastal campgrounds, limited separation exists between sites. "There is NO privacy/separation between sites, however, we were there on a Monday the week after Memorial Day and while the sites with the hookups were completely full, there were plenty of empty non-hookup sites," shares an RVer at Delaware Seashore State Park. Weekday camping outside peak season provides better site selection.
Golf cart restrictions: Several campgrounds have specific rules for golf cart use. At Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, a visitor cautions, "Be warned, there are a lot of people on golf carts hauling ass throughout the property. I wish there were some sort of common sense/decency test people had to pass before being allowed to drive golf carts, so just be careful when you're walking." Most campgrounds require golf cart registration and limit operators to licensed drivers.
