RV sites near Newark, Delaware are concentrated within a 25-mile radius, primarily along the I-95 corridor and extending into neighboring Pennsylvania and Maryland. The region features flat to gently rolling terrain with elevations rarely exceeding 400 feet above sea level. Winters can be mild with average January lows around 25°F, though campers should note that several campgrounds reduce services during winter months while maintaining electric hookups.
What to do
Water activities on the Bush River: Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina offers direct water access with fishing opportunities right from your campsite. "Beautiful family owned campground. Kinda small but has a lot to offer. A nice clean pool, camp store, clean bathroom/showers, full hookups, surrounded by water. Fishing piers, (I love to crab) catch them and steam them in my camper," notes Lisa T.
Golf course access: Spring Gulch Resort Campground features an on-site mini golf course and is located near several public golf courses. "Miniature golf course could use some upkeep as there was trash strewn throughout the course. There was a pond for swimming and there were dead fish. There was a craft show in the barn which was nice," reports Jen R.
Family events and activities: Thousand Trails Circle M hosts regular seasonal events including Halloween festivities every weekend in October. "They had Halloween ever at every weekend of October and we spent Halloween weekend here. The kids loved it!! It gets very full on the weekends here," shares Kasey M.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Lums Pond State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its clean facilities. "The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease," writes Mark, while another camper notes, "The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms."
Multi-use trail systems: Multiple campgrounds feature extensive trail networks for hiking and biking. At Lums Pond, "The trails were well marked, and the day we took a hike, we ended up on the equestrian trail that runs all the way around the pond. It was a long, but easy hike," notes Mark, while the park also offers "7 mile hiking trail and 8 mile multi purpose trail."
Entertainment options: Lake-In-Wood Campground provides diverse recreational facilities. "Huge pond for fishing, miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch," writes Jen R. Another camper adds, "Beautiful water front sites and good location right off 95. We are here visiting family for the holidays and it's serving us well."
What you should know
Site variations and challenges: Camping areas differ significantly in layout and quality. At Sun Valley Campground, "We stayed in loop 700 - very nice, new and well-maintained area with mature trees and lovely fall colors. It appears locals keep their rigs here and use the area as vacation homes," observes Lori. However, at Spring Gulch, "Campsites can be on top of each other and can be very rocky or muddy. We actually broke quite a few tent stakes just trying to get our footprint down."
Variable internet and utilities: Connectivity varies widely between locations. At Sun Valley, a camper notes "Cable does not work. No internet. 2 bars LTE on T-Mobile," while Village Scene Park offers WiFi described as "quite low speed." Many parks provide full hookups but with varying reliability.
Seasonal occupancy patterns: Many campgrounds host a high percentage of seasonal or permanent residents. At Sun Valley, one reviewer observed "90% of the people here are full time," while at Village Scene, a visitor noted it resembles "a 55+ retirement community" and "Trailer home park."
Tips for camping with families
Water features for kids: Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina offers multiple water-based activities. "The daily waterfront sites are pricy but right on the water with great views. Some of the trailer sites are a tough back in but worth the trouble," notes George L. Janet P. adds, "Camped here at the end of summer, really loved it. Had our kayaks with us and the water wasn't but a few steps away."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play equipment for children. At Lums Pond, "Our daughter really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards). The only complaint I have is that the kiddie swings seem to be modeled after the seasickness machine."
Entertainment scheduling: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities on weekends. Circle M campers report, "We happened to be there on the weekend a magician came, my kids loved it," and "Lots of events to keep the kids busy."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: For larger rigs, Village Scene Park requires careful planning. "Sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don't expect big pull-throughs," notes Stuart K. While the park offers "30 / 50 electrical amp on all sites," RVers should note that at most parks "reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall foliage season."
Winter camping considerations: For year-round RV sites near Newark, Delaware, Village Scene Park remains operational throughout winter with "30 / 50 amp, water, and sewer" hookups. Linda F. shares, "We've stayed here a couple times in past. Have family in the area. Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months May to October."
Leveling preparation: Bring proper leveling equipment as site conditions vary. At Spring Gulch, "Lots were a bit uneven, but pull through which was nice," while at Lums Pond "The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back. That was a bonus."
