Best Campgrounds near Delmar, DE

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Delmar, DE has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Delmar is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Discover great camping spots near Delmar, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Delmar, Delaware (80)

    1. Trap Pond State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Laurel, DE
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 875-5153

    $27 - $65 / night

    "This is Delaware which is flat land.

    The one issue with most every site are the trees. Most every site has a tree to watch out for."

    "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."

    2. Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

    14 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-9785

    "It’s a close distance to Salisbury (20 mins), ocean city (20 mins) and assateague (20 mins). Also close to Delaware for someone looking to explore there."

    "Each tent site is far enough away from the other that you feel spread out and private. This is definitely a place I recommend to friends and family."

    3. Assateague State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-2120

    $28 - $39 / night

    ", and was well situated, with a nice open space between the edge of the site and the dunes."

    "There is an outdoor shower and sink as well as several paths to the beach. The beach is beautiful and clean."

    4. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bethany Beach, DE
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 227-6981

    $35 - $352 / night

    "Park Name-Delaware Seashore State Park

    Date of Stay-June 2018

    Site-237

    This is one of favorite local parks!"

    "The really great aspect of Delaware Seashore State Park is your close proximity to the water. The park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and Indian River Bay."

    5. Shad Landing Campground

    28 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 632-2566

    $23 - $29 / night

    "It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."

    "Open from April to September (except Waters Edge and Robins Nest loops which are open year round) the tent sites here can be a little close together. Particularly the sites at Waters Edge."

    6. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Lewes, DE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 645-2103

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Cape henlopen is one of five or six Delaware state parks that offer RV camping. Sites vary in size so make sure you check the details before you book."

    "My group was there, on two adjacent sites, from Sunday to Tuesday, in early June. The weather could not have been more ideal! We were on sites G12 and G13, which were both really large."

    7. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    28 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    25 miles
    Website

    "Due to the location near Ocean City, this campground is primarily a resort for people staying 1 or more weeks."

    "Shuttle to Ocean City, MD was convenient and general store was close by and stocked well!"

    8. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    39 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-1441

    $40 / night

    "The sites are close to bathrooms (I believe the national side has pit latrines). There are also showers, albeit cold. The sites are a decent size but be advised, they are completely sandy."

    "We camped in the walk-in sites toward the end (south side) of the ocean side sites. You park along side the road and walk on a boardwalk to your site."

    9. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    24 miles
    Website

    $19 - $71 / night

    "I thought our site was tucked more in the forest based on the maps, but it was pretty close to the other sites. Good birdwatching from the site!

    Definitely some insect pressure at the site."

    "Caddy corner from the bath house, but not so close to be disturbing, & it was very clean w/ nice hot water showers & spacious adjacent changing area with bench & lots of hooks to hang towel"

    10. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

    55 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-3030

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We enjoyed bike riding around the island, catching glimpses of the wild ponies and running around on the beach."

    "If you don’t mind wild horses joining you for dinner and trekking around your campsite at night, then this is your place!! The beach is absolutely gorgeous and so is the scenery."

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Recent Reviews near Delmar, DE

759 Reviews of 80 Delmar Campgrounds


  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Redden State Forest Campground

    Secluded and improving

    8/15/2025

    Arrived after dark to find that I had the campground to myself. As noted in other reviews, turn right as you drive past the office/house and let yourself in through the closed (but unlocked) gate. Since the last review, it appears they've added 11 sites on a branch if you bear left after the gate. These sites (8-18) are level, packed gravel pads with benches, fire pit, grill, and picnic table. The restroom featured on the map is just a portalet, but there is plenty of overflow parking in that branch. Apparently you're not supposed to pull onto the gravel with your vehicle, just park parallel to the road alongside it. 

    Another note about the gravel - can't get stakes in. Plus, it's a pine forest and I didn't want to get sap on my tent so I didn't tent adjacent to the pad amidst the pine needles. I did drive around the right branch (sites 1-7) in the morning to find that they are dirt/grass sites and probably would be ideal for tenting/staking (and in case you haven't guessed, I don't have a freestanding tent). The area is densely forested with pines and is quite pleasant in that regard.

  • colleen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    Awesome!

    We loved it. Great for a long getaway or a quick one like ours. Loved our stay. It was clean and full of fun.

  • B
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Strawberry Crossroads

    A work in progress.

    We had a nice time & plan on returning.

  • A
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches

    Great First Camping Trip

    My family tent camped for 1 night here at site 190. Decent array of electrical hookup options. My kids had a blast in the water area with the pool and large slides. It was our first time camping and we had trouble sleeping due to groups around us having fun until 11, but overall it was a really great experience and we will be returning

  • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    meh

    The campground is wooded and only has electric hookups available.  The sites are well spaced. The bathhouse is dated and was clean enough to use. There isn't much to do in the park but it was an ok jumping off point to visit St. Michaels. Good dump station and potable water fill.  Spigots throughout the campground.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Strawberry Crossroads

    Good potential!

    Private.startup on a nice piece of land very close to Assateague. A little Rustic with some small cabins. RV sites are very large and located along a treeline. 30 amp power works fine but odd numbered sites have the outlet on the wrong side of the trailer. Power is for two sites. Economical but limits how you can park to how long your cord is. Very clean facilities. I think it’ll keep getting better every year.

  • Mark F.
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Beachcomber Camping Resort

    Great family location

    We’ve been staying at Beachcomber for years. Packed with activities, a clean beach, choice of two pools and two laundromats, fairly spacious sites, friendly staff and lots of areas to walk the dogs or let them play. It a gated resort which makes it incredibly safe and something that gives us piece of mind while out exploring. Lots have plenty of trees and greenery to help keep you cool and RV in the shade during those hot muggy days. All the lots have sand which can make the RV messy but it’s the Jersey coast so it’s to be expected. The only complaint I have and seemingly many others is that the speed limit in not enforced and way too many people drive through VERY quick 15mph+ Every time our kids leave to bike around and play we worry about their safety. If beachcomber could get that under control I’d rate them 5star. Prices are steep but given the amenities and overall safety within the resort we overlook the higher cost

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2025

    Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

    Long and nicely spaced sites

    We stayed at site 411 for five nights. We'd reserved 406, but Sun Outdoors turned into KOA, so we got a different site lucky us, 'cause the middle ones were swampy with almost no space outside with sitting water on sites. The water at 411 drained after three days. The pull-through sites are long and nicely spaced. It's unnecessary, but rent a golf cart to get around the huge campground; it's great for going from your site to the pool, arcade, beach, or fishing pier. We tried crabbing with no luck and only caught one catfish. The staff was super helpful and friendly during all of our interactions.

    Bring bug spray, tiki torches, and mosquito fog spray with all the sitting water around the campground.

  • Shanna S.
    May. 12, 2025

    Martinak State Park Campground

    We’ll be back!

    Great short camping trip for a quick weekend away. We stayed on the butterfly loop.

    Cell service (T-Mobile) was spotty at times, bathhouses were fine, and the ranger was on patrol regularly. We felt very safe!

    Wonderful park! We’ll be back!


Guide to Delmar

Camping near Delmar, Delaware, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find a spot that suits your style, whether you prefer a rustic experience or more amenities.

What to do

  • Beach Activities: At Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, you can enjoy the beach and various water activities. One visitor shared, “This park has a LOT of activities: the beach, a nice nature center.”
  • Biking and Hiking: Many campgrounds offer trails for biking and hiking. A camper at Assateague State Park Campground mentioned, “The park is beautiful with paved bike/walking trail.”
  • Wildlife Viewing: Campers at Bayside Assateague Campground often spot wild horses. One camper noted, “You’ll have no problems running into wild ponies and they’re babies!”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Trap Pond State Park Campground said, “Clean bath houses and facilities.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Delaware Seashore State Park Campground mentioned, “Easy level sights on asphalt parking lot.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Shad Landing Campground said, “The staff was so wonderful, the activities were so fulsome.”

What you should know

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground pointed out, “Watch the site dimensions or you might not be able to fit your vehicle AND camper on the site.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, at Bayside Assateague Campground, one camper noted, “There are virtually no trees here and none in tent camping areas.”
  • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Assateague State Park Campground offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “The electric sites are very hard to book and need to be booked a year in advance.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Trap Pond State Park Campground, a reviewer said, “The playground is awesome and is sandwiched between them.”
  • Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Assateague State Park Campground noted, “Bugs in Assateague are notorious!”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Delaware Seashore State Park Campground suggested, “Bike paths are easy to access and well maintained outside of the park.”

Tips from RVers

Camping around Delmar, Delaware, offers a mix of fun activities and beautiful scenery, making it a great choice for families and RVers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Delmar, DE?

According to TheDyrt.com, Delmar, DE offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Delmar, DE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Delmar, DE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Delmar, DE is Trap Pond State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 44 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Delmar, DE?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Delmar, DE.