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Trap Pond State Park Campground and Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay provide luxury glamping accommodations amid Delaware's natural landscapes. Located near Ellendale, Trap Pond offers yurts equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems overlooking the pond's cypress trees. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay features safari-style canvas tents with private decks, premium linens, and rustic-chic furnishings just minutes from coastal attractions. Both locations include elevated camping experiences with amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and access to modern shower facilities, while maintaining a connection to nature. One visitor noted, "We stayed in one of the cabins for thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. They are cozy but very comfortable with very little foot traffic when we were outside."
Visitors to these glamping destinations enjoy waterfront activities with boat rentals available at Trap Pond, where paddling among the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress trees creates a distinctive experience. Hiking trails circle the ponds at both locations, with Trap Pond offering a 4.6-mile loop through scenic woodlands. Cape Henlopen State Park beaches lie just 30-40 minutes from most glamping sites, while historic Lewes and tax-free shopping at nearby outlets provide additional diversions. The water park at Killens Pond State Park, located within a short drive, offers family-friendly recreation during summer months. According to a camper, "There's anything and everything you could think of available to keep everyone busy. A water park, volleyball field, playgrounds, amphitheater, nature center, nature trails, and boat rentals at the lake."
"The attendant was very friendly and helpful when we arrived without making a reservation first and was able to get us in for a single night stay despite the "no vacancy" for the last 3 weeks straight."
"We stayed in site T021 (walk-in site) and had plenty of privacy and space to set up our screen room, tent, and firepit."
from $35 - $105 / night
Check Availability"Overview: shaded spots that are wonderfully cool during 80 and 90 degree heat, fun and inexpensive water park, various types of boats to rent and well marked trails."
"A water park, volley ball field, playgrounds, amphitheater, nature center, nature trails, and boat rentals at the lake."
from $27 - $103 / night
Check Availability"We were able to get a yurt as a walk up after the office closed thanks to the help of a kind staff member. The yurt was cozy and had a waterfront view of the pond."
"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."
from $27 - $65 / night
Check Availability"A total of 7 campsites Firewood, fire pit, grill, and park bench available. You are supposed to leave payment for the firewood in a lock box next to the cord."
"Clean, feels safe, good open space, nice seating, pretty level, and wood on site. Only complaint is the train that’s right next door and you can here the traffic on the busy road not too far away."
from $28 / night
Check Availability"They have a beautiful heated pool, waterfront tiki bar, on site store and restaurant, kayak and golf cart rental and they seem to be adding more every year!"
"The staff is friendly, the campground and their beach were clean and in order, the pool was awesome and the band at the pool each day was a nice touch."
"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."
"There is a smell due to being next to a chicken or animal farm; however, after a few minutes outside, the smell goes away."
"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."
"This is a great little state park tucked away in the woods. Campsites are pretty spacious and have nice shade. The campground has two loops, each with a bathhouse located in the middle."
from $18 - $77 / night
Check Availability"The campground people were extremely nice, the pool was nice and clean, the camp site was nice and big enough for our larger tent and the bathhouse wasn't to bad either."
"It’s a short drive to the beach and close to the major road with all the restaurants and stores. Pool and bathrooms were well maintained. I would stay here again if in the area."
from $45 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Parking pads on the electric loop are asphalt.
- There's very finely crushed rock on the non-electric loop. This includes the parking pad and tent pad."
"Small by some State Park standards, Tuckahoe offers two loops: a tent/cabin site, and an electric site for RVs. The sites are well maintained."
from $21 - $70 / night
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ScoutWe stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
ScoutQuiet primitive campsites with slight road noise. We didn’t hear any train during our stay. We stayed at site 10 on the left branch where the newer gravel tent sites are in the pines. The potalet is nearby. It’s was dark at our campsite when we arrived. Nice and level gravel pad with plenty of room - sites are large enough to pull into and k turn if needed (although we saw the sign saying to park parallel to the site entrance in the morning- we have a roof top tent on our vehicle). When I put my headlamp on there were all these tiny sparkles on the ground out among the pine trees surrounding our campsite. When I walked up really close to one and shined my lamp on it, I saw that they are pretty big spiders. A little unnerving but also pretty? Told my brain I was in a glittery fairy forest and slept fine. 🤣
ScoutThis is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch. The roads are all paved, and not gravel (I hate trying to sleep and listening to the sound of stones grating together). The sites are more spacious than most campgrounds, so it doesn't seem so crowded. The bathrooms are all modern and spotless. There are numerous bathrooms which means most sites have one nearby. They do charge a quarter for showers to encourage water conservation and donate the money to conservation causes. The pool is large, as is the lake. Both are well-maintained. The camp store is enormous and is really nice and well-stocked with everything one might need from food to pool and beach stuff to camping supplies and equipment. There is a nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The camp store has a lending library of books and DVDs. There are numerous activities that appear to be well-run, The grounds are shaded with many trees for a great wooded campground feel. The campground is so large that it has an internal shuttle with stations scattered about to help people go between the various important sites such as at the pool, the lake and the store. I found other campers, particularly the seasonals, to be more friendly than other campgrounds at the shore. This requires constant tree care including removing dead trees and branches which they do regularly. The staff is friendly and well-trained. I was in a tent, and when a rare October nor'easter came through, I was offered the opportunity to use a cabin free-of-charge. Fortunately my tent and equipment made it through days of rain and high winds just fine . On my first stay in May, I had to run my dog back to Baltimore towards the end of my trip where he was sadly diagnosed with incurable metastatic cancer. When I returned, I was late and unable to check out by 11, but they allowed me to take as much time as needed to clear the site, as nobody was staying there the next day, which was deeply appreciated - I was an emotional wreck. Oh, and I found the complimentary Wi-Fi to be a great service, and sufficiently fast to allow me to stream ultra-high-definition movies at my site - Most campgrounds charge extra for less-than-good service - a lot more. I find that a big bonus. Overall, I LOVE this campground and highly recommend it.
ScoutMy check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
ScoutSpacious sites among tall mature trees. No undergrowth to provide privacy between sites. I reserved a site online this morning, but site said "available" when I arrived, so don't count on reservation being updated same-day. Sign at Park entrance says no alcohol allowed without permit. Pets allowed.
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
TravelerI am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
TravelerI am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
ScoutWe have stayed here twice and have our 3rd trip booked and we absolutely love it! The lazy river and kiddy water slide park is amazing and our kids love it!
Delaware's Delmarva Peninsula offers diverse camping environments within a 30-minute radius of Ellendale. The region sits at elevations mostly under 60 feet above sea level with sandy soils that drain quickly after rain. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons bring more comfortable temperatures in the 60-75°F range with fewer insects.
Kayaking among cypress trees: Trap Pond State Park Campground provides access to one of the northernmost natural stands of bald cypress trees. "We spent four nights on the island site and loved it. 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 camper at Trap Pond State Park Campground.
Free bike rentals: Several parks offer complimentary bicycle use. "The camp store had lots of little items that I needed. And there was a Little Library. They also have a bike shed where you can sign out bikes for free for the day which was super neat," shares a visitor about Cape Henlopen State Park.
Disc golf courses: Tuckahoe State Park features an established disc golf course among its recreational options. "Nice pads, even with rain none were flooded. The wooded area makes you feel a little more secluded from any neighbors. The state park has two playgrounds that are both open and trails to hike," reports a camper at Tuckahoe State Park Campground.
Secluded forest camping: For a quieter experience away from the beach crowds, consider Redden State Forest. "Secluded. Spacious sites. Firewood available. No facilities. Quiet," states a reviewer about the primitive camping options at this location.
Affordable beach access: Campgrounds provide economical alternatives to pricey coastal accommodations. "This campground is large and spots are close together and crowded during summer beach weekends. The owners are wonderful, the facilities are well maintained. Close to the beach, state park, the outlets and a great bike path," says a visitor at Big Oaks Campground.
Yurt camping in Ellendale region: For those seeking a glamping experience, yurt accommodations offer comfort without sacrificing the outdoor connection. A recent guest at Trap Pond State Park Campground noted, "There are 8 camper cabins, 4 on each loop. There are beds for 4 or 6 people, and the cabins have air conditioning, a ceiling fan and electricity. These are a nice alternative to camping in a tent." The park also features yurts with similar amenities.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathhouses. "The bathhouse has showers which do have hot water and have a button you push. The showers are relatively small, but do have one hook on the interior to hook a bag or your clothes," reports a visitor at Killens Pond State Park.
Water park access: Killens Pond offers a water park within the boundaries of the state park. "Pros: this campground was nice and clean, with decent amenities (including FREE hot showers!). They had a few ranger-led events that night that I was able to partake in (a hay ride for a small fee, and a night hike that was free)," shares a reviewer.
Site sizes vary significantly: Check dimensions carefully before booking. "We watched people with 25+ footers struggle to back into the sites. We booked site 21, blind. The web site does not say site 21 is extremely small. We have a 25' camper, and it barely fit, length and width were an issue," warns a camper at Tuckahoe State Park.
Seasonal considerations: Delaware camping experiences change dramatically by season. "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," notes a Cape Henlopen visitor.
Hunting seasons: Be aware of hunting activity in state forests. "This is no longer a first come, first served campground. Reservations must be made in advance at bookyoursite.com, only 3 days consecutive allowed. Hunting is prohibited on Sundays," explains a visitor at Redden State Forest Campground.
Specific yurt booking requirements: Yurt camping near Ellendale requires advance planning. "Trap Pond offers two yurts, and eight cabins. All are level and sand/grass. There are many trees and reasonable separation between sites (although you can easily see your neighbors)," shares a recent visitor.
Playground proximity: Choose sites near recreational areas for convenience. "This site is also the closest to the playground. You can't hear the kids on the playground, but it's close enough to be able to send them in a group and call for them," advises a camper at Killens Pond State Park Campground.
Educational activities: Several parks offer nature programming for children. "The upper level of the nature center has a few herps in cages to view and an interactive touch screen. The lower level has a small room that has coloring pages and a video for kids," notes a Killens Pond visitor.
Beach shuttle options: Some campgrounds provide transportation to nearby beaches. "Great Location with bus service to the beach. Lots of playground equipment for the kids. Big pool and nightly entertainment," reports a Big Oaks camper.
Cabin alternatives for comfort: When yurt camping in the Ellendale area with young children, consider cabins for added amenities. "My wife and I took our 2 grandkids on their first real camping trip. They had a blast. The campground people were extremely nice, the pool was nice and clean, the camp site was nice and big enough for our larger tent," shares a Big Oaks Campground reviewer.
Site layout challenges: Many campgrounds have unique configurations. "Sites are fairly spacious and have an interesting semi-circle pull through layout so backing in not required. They are not level and have a sandy base so it took a bit of work to finally get the rig level, even with auto-levelers," advises an RV camper at Trap Pond.
Electric-only sites: Most state parks offer electric hookups without full connections. "The campground is wooded and only has electric hookups available. The sites are well spaced. Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground," notes a visitor at Martinak State Park Campground.
Size restrictions: Some parks limit RV length. "This is no longer a first come, first served campground. Reservations must be made in advance at bookyoursite.com. Travel trailers, pull behinds, motorhomes are not allowed. Tents, cars, overlander SUVs, minivans and small Class B camper vans are allowed. Nothing over 25 ft allowed," warns a Redden State Forest camper.
Dump station availability: Prepare for limited services at some locations. "Easy to navigate through with a trailer. Nice trails and playground. Bathrooms were like brand new. Water and electric on our loop," shares a Martinak State Park visitor.
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