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Best Cabin Camping near Ellendale, DE

560 Reviews

Cabins at several campgrounds in the Ellendale area include full amenities for a comfortable outdoor stay. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground and Killens Pond State Park both offer cabin accommodations with varying comfort levels. Cabin units typically include electricity, beds, and basic furnishings, with most providing heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. A recent review noted "Cabins look very nice, one of the best camping cabin options I've seen" at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Most locations feature cabins with private outdoor space including fire rings and picnic tables. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering private bathrooms while others require guests to use centralized shower houses.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts at campgrounds like Tall Pine Campground and G & R Campground. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during summer months when Delaware beach areas experience peak visitation. Pet policies vary by location, with several sites including Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore State Park allowing pets in select cabin units. A camper wrote, "We stayed here for about a week, it was inexpensive and close to all of the places we wanted to visit without being right in the middle of a tourist hotspot." Some properties like Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay operate seasonally from March through October, while others like Tall Pine Campground remain open year-round.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, ranging from bare-bones setups with just a microwave to fully equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and several other campgrounds offer on-site stores for basic provisions and camping supplies. Firewood is available for purchase at select locations including Tall Pine Campground. Adventures Await Retreat even offers fresh eggs from their chickens according to one review that mentioned "Very sweet spot. Quiet, playground, pond, mini golf and animals! No store except for some fresh eggs from their chickens."

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Best Cabin Sites Near Ellendale, Delaware (45)

    1. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

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

    $30 - $99 / night

    "The main thing to know is that the cabins and campsites are all on sandy ground.

    For this visit we camped in the cabins with three other families each in their own cabins."

    "We love this state park and campground. For this trip, we arrived with friends and staying in their cabins. The cabins were clean and spacious with AC, heat and electricity."

    2. Killens Pond State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Felton, DE
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 284-4526

    $22 - $89 / night

    "There’s anything and everything you could think of available to keep everyone busy."

    "First time staying overnight at a campground in Delaware. The cabins are tiny on the inside but that porch really provides very useful space.
    No paper towels, soap or kitchen utensils."

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches

    12 Reviews
    Milford, DE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 491-6614

    "Campground well maintained and relatively quiet given its peak season for Delaware beaches. Off the beaten path from beach noise but does require a 15-30 minute drive to popular beaches."

    "Very family friendly park. Close proximity to the beach. Lots of family friendly activities. Full stocked camp store."

    4. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

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

    $30 - $168 / night

    "You can walk to the beach from the campground, and the beach has a restaurant, bar, showers, and a nice seating area/hammock seats."

    "That being said- we absolutely loved it and are already booked for next year! It was easy to find. Sites were very well marked. Friendly staff. Beautiful views."

    5. Trap Pond State Park Campground

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

    $22 - $56 / night

    "The yurts also have electricity, heat and air, and are well equipped with other items such as: a trash can, broom and dustpan, standing lamp, two chairs, two small tables, a fire extinguisher, and two"

    "This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites."

    6. Tall Pine Campground

    9 Reviews
    Houston, DE
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 684-0300

    $67 / night

    "This campsite was very easy to navigate, it had the perfect amount of space. It had great amenities, pool, bathhouse, playground and is dog friendly! Check in was easy and so was check out."

    "Nice cabins also"

    7. Adventures Await Retreat

    3 Reviews
    Harrington, DE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 540-1515

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Quiet, play ground, pond, mini golf and animals!

    No store except for some Farsi fresh eggs from their chickens. But it’s a great little spot."

    "Was close to casino only like 7 min drive and shopping everywhere was a weekend full of busy even while it rained."

    8. G & R Campground

    5 Reviews
    Harrington, DE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 398-8108

    "Quickly stopped through G&R which is a nice, quiet campground hidden in the middle of Delaware. Plenty of spaces for campers and more than enough utility spaces available."

    "Nice cabins"

    9. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    22 Reviews
    Ocean View, DE
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 947-2600

    "Very pet friendly which is huge for us. It is a bit of a ride to Rehoboth Beach but you don’t have to venture out."

    "Very pet friendly. Definitely not worth the very expensive sites. Beach was ok but could be better."

    10. Martinak State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Denton, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $77 / night

    "We had a wonderful time at Martinak State Park. We rented a mini cabin and it had a full bed, two bunk beds and AC which was such a nice amenity. The site had a fire ring, grill and picnic table."

    "This is a small state park with two loops, one with and one without electric hookups. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables. There is a dump station available."

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  • Angel K.
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    Amazing Grounds!

    Wow, stayed on this place en route up the East Coast and I was amazed! The bathrooms and cabins must have been new, or at least just renovated. The bathroom was almost like showering at a spa! Stainless steel, wood paneling, very clean. The cabins included ac/heater, ceiling fan, nice bed padding, and plastic chairs/table. The site also included a picnic table and fire pit. Pet friendly as we stayed with our golden retriever with a great view of the river. This campsite is a must stay, especially for glampers and probably a good choice for those who love ac/heating!

  • Debbie W.
    Oct. 10, 2018

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Small but beautiful

    Site #271

    Full hookups: 20/30/50 amp water & sewer

    Very nice/small campground on the Sinepuxent bay. Gets very busy during the weekend, even though it's considered off season but people respect quiet hours. We could hear the live band perfectly from our site which we liked. Not too many planned activities but free shuttle to nearby Berlin & Ocean City.Short drive to all Ocean City has to offer. Clean bath houses and golf cart rental was an added bonus! Highly recommend our site to anyone with littles as you can literally relax at your site while your child plays at the playground! All sites included a fire ring with cooking grate and picnic table. Fairly easy to back in but they do have pull throughs available as well. Site was fairly spacious and campground is SUPER pet friendly!

  • Phinon W.
    May. 3, 2019

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Sandy but fun

    The main thing to know is that the cabins and campsites are all on sandy ground.

    For this visit we camped in the cabins with three other families each in their own cabins. The cabins are very spacious, have electric, air and heat. They also have a mini fridge and small microwave as well as tons of cube storage. There are two twin bunks in one room and a queen bed and sofa in the main room. The porch is screened in with a fan and a picnic table. Trash cans, garbage bags, a broom and dust pan are provided.

    The cabins are all located near each other in a circle and are pretty close. They are great for group camping.

    The nature center here is great for kids and includes several fish tanks, a stingray touch tank and a horseshoe crab touch tank. There are lots of kids friendly hiking trails around and historic military sites as well as some neat playgrounds.

  • Phinon W.
    May. 3, 2019

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Beautiful views and quiet campground

    For this visit, I stayed in one of their two yurts. The views were just gorgeous.

    The yurts have a bunk bed with a queen mattress on the bottom and a twin on top, as well as a futon that folds out into a queen. The bunks were very comfortable, but the futon was so hard we didn't even use it to sit on. The yurts also have electricity, heat and air, and are well equipped with other items such as: a trash can, broom and dustpan, standing lamp, two chairs, two small tables, a fire extinguisher, and two fly swatters.

    The views should be the huge selling point of this campground. When you walk out of the yurt, you walk onto your own raised wooden deck to beautiful views of Trap Pond. There are plenty of trees around for shade, but not so many that you can't enjoy the view. The trees also seclude you somewhat from your neighbors in the cabins, but you could interact if you wish.

    The closest restrooms to the cabin and yurt area are port-a-potties but they are currently prepping to build a bath house in this area.

    The cabins and yurts are walk up and wheelbarrows are provided. The walk is also pretty close. There is no running water, but there is a centrally located water pump.

    The campground offers a lot to do and quite a bit of it is free: free bike rentals, free horseshoes and ladder ball, two huge playground area and a nature center. They also have boat rentals and a boat tour available.

    We will definitely be visiting again!

  • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2018

    Shad Landing Campground

    Close to the ocean without the cost of OC

    Shad Landing,along with it’s sister park Milburn Landing, make up Pokomoke State Park. It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague. The sites are varied- some are more apt to hold smaller tents than larger ones, there are RV sites as well- cabins too. Each loop, with the exception of Waters Edge have full bathrooms with warm showers and flush toilets. Pets are allowed in some loops. The marina/ park office has a well stocked camp store as well as a kitchen that serves pizza and the like. Boat rental are available as well (try the canoe loop trail) There have been years when we stay here instead of hotels at OC- much cheaper and close to more than just commercial crap. Besides the beaches, it’s also close to the truly excellent NASA Wallops Island center that my kids thoroughly enjoy, as well as incredibly awesome food in nearby Berlin and Pocomoke City. Each site provides a picnic table and fire ring. Most have a lantern hook. In season there is a large swimming pool- free for campers. The nature center regularly holds programs and there are a few hiking trails here and in the nearby Pocomoke State Forest.

  • Stefanie H.
    Aug. 1, 2022

    Martinak State Park Campground

    Quiet and Peaceful

    We had a wonderful time at Martinak State Park. We rented a mini cabin and it had a full bed, two bunk beds and AC which was such a nice amenity. The site had a fire ring, grill and picnic table. We were right next to the bathhouse walkway. The bathhouse was very nice, clean and the showers had warm water. Due to the boat ramp being closed, there were not many places for fishing besides fishing off the back of the amphitheater. We drove to sister park, Tuckahoe State Park (15 min) and there was plenty of fishing locations. Cell signal was spotty, but perfect for a weekend away. Will stay again!

  • Phinon W.
    May. 23, 2018

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Diverse area with lots for kids

    We love this state park and campground. For this trip, we arrived with friends and staying in their cabins. The cabins were clean and spacious with AC, heat and electricity. In addition they had a mini fridge and microwave indoors. Each cabin included a screenshot in porch with picnic table, an outdoor picnic table and fire pot with grill.

    The park has wooded trails, trails in the beach, historic sites and an amazing nature center with a touch tank that included sting rays and horseshoe crabs.

    Highly recommend this site and can't wait to return with our tent.

  • Fransheska A.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Killens Pond State Park Campground

    Great for kids!

    My son absolutely loved this place. There’s anything and everything you could think of available to keep everyone busy. A water park, volley ball field, playgrounds, amphitheater, nature center, nature trails, and boat rentals at the lake.

    It is a huge park, with secluded spots available for tent camping, cabins, and regular open spaces for camping rvs with electric hook up. Staff was friendly, campgrounds were well kept. It can get a little crowded but it’s worth it to stay. If you don’t like crowds, I suggest coming during the week days!

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Favorite DE campground

    Last family trip of the year and it didn’t disappoint. We stayed in site D25 again just as we did 2 yrs ago. It’s a pull through site as are all sites in loop D. This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites. We couldn’t walk into that area. Each loop or area has its own bathhouse which appear to all be individual family style bathrooms.

    The layout of the sites in loop D is not typical. All sites in this loop are pull through and parallel to the road, so the left drivers side of your camper faces the road and the right side faces your camp area. If you stay in an inside loop site you will be facing the camper on the other side of the loop. For instance D11 and D14 face each other. The distance between sites across the loop isn’t huge or blocked by any foliage but didn’t seem to be an issue for our friends who stayed in D24. If you stay on the outside of the loop you will either face the woods (higher numbered sites) or loop C through the trees ( lower numbered sites). Our site is pretty level as are most sites. 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. Other loops are all back in sites and many of those have trees to keep an eye on as well. This is a shaded campground. At the end of each loop is a pier on the pond which is large and beautiful. There are playgrounds in each loop and bike rentals at the camp store.

    The tent area is walk in but they provide wheelbarrows or carts to haul your stuff. These sites are very private and well spaced off the walk-in path and from each other. The cabins and yurts are also walk-in but again you have the use of carts. Some of the cabins are facing the pond and offer gorgeous views.

    There is a primitive group camp area complete with bathhouse, screened in pavilion, open air pavilion, numerous picnic tables, horseshoe and volleyball courts and sits at the point so the views of the pond are plentiful.

    There is a disc golf course within walking distance and the weekend we were there a competition was happening. There is a day use area with boat rentals and lots of trails for hikers or horses to use.

    The town of Laurel nearby has a few stores. I found This and That Country Store which was so cute. The owner was super nice. The beach areas of Delaware are not too far away if you want a beach day.

    This has become one of our favorite campgrounds in DE.

Guide to Ellendale

Cabin rental options near Ellendale, Delaware provide convenient access to both inland waterways and Atlantic beaches within a 30-minute drive. Most area cabins offer year-round accommodation with electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary significantly between parks. Winter temperatures typically range from 28°F to 45°F, making heated cabin options particularly valuable during off-season visits.

What to do

Kayaking at Trap Pond: The bald cypress trees create unique paddling routes at Trap Pond State Park Campground where you can rent boats seasonally. "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," notes a visitor who appreciated the water access.

Fishing near cabins: Several parks offer pond or river fishing just steps from cabin accommodations. At Martinak State Park Campground, cabins are situated near prime fishing spots. "We stayed one night in a small cabin. It was cosy and warm on a cold night for fall. The cabins are clean and tidy and the campground is well run," reports one camper who enjoyed the river access.

Winter hiking: Many Delaware parks with cabin rentals maintain trail systems year-round, providing off-season recreation opportunities. "Nature nature nature. The woods are full of nature and diverse species. We counted over 17 different species of fungi in a 25 foot stretch! I loved staying in the beautiful cabins and enjoying the nature strolls," shared a winter visitor to Killens Pond State Park.

What campers like

Privacy levels: Some cabin locations offer more seclusion than others. "We stayed in the G loop which is the group loop off the side of all the main loops. The bathrooms were clean enough and there were ample showers that were free," notes a camper at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, highlighting the importance of loop selection.

Off-season value: Visiting cabin accommodations during shoulder seasons provides similar amenities with fewer crowds. "We visited off season (early April) and absolutely loved it. The location was great and the beaches are quiet. I hear it gets packed and I see that it's hard to book if you don't book early," explains a Cape Henlopen visitor.

Proximity to beaches: Many cabin rentals around Ellendale provide relatively quick beach access. "The location cannot be beat. Lots of kids activities and the kids love the night swimming while adults can sit at the swim up bar. The bathrooms are beautiful and kept very clean," notes a visitor to Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, describing their cabin experience.

What you should know

Cabin size variations: Cabin dimensions differ significantly between parks. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches, "Cabins look very nice, one of the best camping cabin options I've seen," though space constraints may exist at other locations.

Kitchen provisions: Most cabins require guests bring cooking equipment. "No paper towels, soap or kitchen utensils. Everything is clean. Sandy soil and plenty of flying bugs," notes a Killens Pond State Park cabin user, highlighting the need to pack accordingly.

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