Killens Pond State Park Campground provides waterfront cabin options 0 miles from Felton, Delaware. The park features shaded sites with a water park less than a mile from the camping area. Glamping close to Felton offers a mix of natural surroundings and recreational facilities, with options ranging from primitive camping to full-service cabin accommodations across several nearby state parks and private campgrounds.
What to do
Paddling at Tuckahoe State Park: Access canoe and kayak rentals for exploring the creek that leads to Tuckahoe Lake. According to a camper at Tuckahoe State Park Campground, "There's a kayak launch behind our site. The sites are laid out in a circle with the bathhouse in the center. You can purchase ice and firewood from the ranger station and some other odds and ends."
Fishing spots: Cast a line at several ponds and rivers across the region's parks. "Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots. This is a great place to catch some good action fish," notes a visitor to Martinak State Park Campground.
Free bike rentals: Several state parks offer bicycle borrowing programs. At Trap Pond, "Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals (in season). 45-minute Pontoon boat tours are available on weekends Memorial Day–Labor Day."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the room between sites at local campgrounds. A visitor to Killens Pond State Park Campground reported, "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."
Heated pools: Some private resorts offer year-round swimming. According to a review of Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, "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! They have different types of sites, some gravel, some paved and some with concrete patios and nice furniture included."
Wildlife viewing: The wetlands around Felton attract diverse bird species. A camper at Cape Henlopen noted, "The hikes in the campground are beautiful. The historic aspect of the Cape amazed me. It was a site for WWII soldiers to watch for enemy invaders. The towers are still there."
What you should know
Limited shower facilities: Several parks have basic bathroom setups. At Redden State Forest Campground, a reviewer noted, "There is no water, no electric, no bathroom. This is primitive camping/boondocking. This is a 'leave no trace, carry in/carry out' facility."
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer months. "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. It's small and the sites are quite close together," reports a camper at Martinak State Park.