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Killens Pond State Park Campground's pet-friendly cabins provide accommodations for campers who don't want to leave their four-legged companions at home. Pets are permitted throughout the campground's various loops, with both tent and RV sites available that accommodate animals. Sites have electric hookups, water access, and fire rings where pets can relax alongside their owners. The campground features six loops with ten sites each plus a primitive camping area, offering multiple options for pet owners. Many campsites are shaded by trees, providing cool spots for animals during hot summer days. The G loop for tent camping is nicely separated from the RV area, though sites are positioned somewhat close together. Squirrels are abundant and bold throughout the campground—pet owners should secure food items carefully as these creatures will chew through containers.
Several hiking trails surround Killens Pond, allowing pets to explore the natural environment on leash. The trail around the lake offers a 4-mile walk with scenic views and occasional inclines, with short spurs leading to lookout spots over the water. Dogs must remain leashed while on trails to protect wildlife and other visitors. The campground is located near the pond with kayak and canoe rentals available for $6 per half hour, though pets typically aren't allowed on rental watercraft. During warmer months, campers should be prepared for numerous insects, particularly in wooded areas. The sandy soil throughout the campsite can be difficult to remove from pet fur and camping equipment. When planning longer stays, visitors should note the single bathhouse serves the entire campground, making morning walks with pets potentially crowded. For those searching for pet-friendly campsites near Felton, DE, this area offers a range of dog-friendly options across multiple campgrounds beyond this location.
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1. Killens Pond State Park Campground
"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.""Delaware seemed short on camping options and this one was probably top of the line 40 years ago. It's dated in every way, but it's in a good spot. Seemed to have some residents mixed in."
35 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $17 - $79 / night
2. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Mini cabin D is pet friendly but one of the few. Bathrooms were pretty clean, although perpetually wet floors throughout. Nice washing station for doing dishes, which was a major plus."
"There was a small lending library next to the store/office and wood was for sale too. There are sites that aren’t level but ours was okay. Nearby is St. Michael’s, MD."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
3. Martinak State Park Campground
"The park is pet friendly. The ranger was very vigilant and friendly. We met new friends and even attended a concert at their pavilion 🥰"
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $77 / night
4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
"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."
"Close proximity to the beach. Lots of family friendly activities. Full stocked camp store."
5. G & R Campground
"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."
6. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
"There is also a section of walk-in tent sites, each with 1 parking spot semi close by. (Bring a wagon if you stay at one of these)."
"There are miles upon miles of walking and biking trails. There are nice play facilities for kids, loads of water and beach access."
49 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $80 / night
7. Adventures Await Retreat
"Was close to casino only like 7 min drive and shopping everywhere was a weekend full of busy even while it rained."
"We found this place by accident as us and several friends planned on attending the 45th Annual June Jam in Houston and wanted somewhere close to stay. "
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $50 / night
8. Holiday Park Campground
"They do have restrictions on dog breeds per their insurance guidelines; some sewer sites available; they do have rules and they are followed but they make for an enjoyable time; also have church services"
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $57 / night
9. Dover AFB Famcamp
Check Availabilityfrom $8 - $20 / night
10. Redden State Forest Campground
"The potalet is nearby. It’s was dark at our campsite when we arrived."
"Wood was cheaper then usual (5 dollars per bundle) and is located under a self serve honor system payment across from site 3."
Check Availabilityfrom $28 / night
Drive Time
- 11 min from Dover, DE
- 46 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 27 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 41 min from Vineland, NJ
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Felton, DE
740 Reviews of 88 Felton Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We 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.
- KKevin D.Scout
Redden State Forest Campground
Quiet 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. 🤣
- JJohn Y.Scout
Ocean View Resort Campground
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed in
This 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.
- AAmanda N.Scout
The Depot Travel Park
Enjoyed my stay
I’ve stayed here multiple times over the past 15 years and I have enjoyed each trip.
Depot Travel Park is a well-maintained family-owned campground. It is also reasonably priced, especially given the location that is within a bicycle ride to the beach, the ocean, and lots of shops and restaurants in Cape May. It is the only campground on the Cape May side of the canal.
Please note that this is not a resort campground and it doesn’t have a pool. There is so much to do in Cape May that is doesn’t need to be a resort.
Since it’s not a resort campground, there are not many golf carts, so most people use their bicycles or cars to get around. That also makes the campground pretty quiet, even during the peak of summer.
The campground sells firewood and propane, but there is no camp store. Again, it doesn’t really need one, since there is a farmers market at the end of the driveway, and a CVS and an ACME supermarket within bicycle riding distance.
If your site doesn’t have a sewer hookup, the dump station is a little awkward to access, but they have a daily honey wagon for a reasonable fee, which is great. If you notify the office the day before you need it and they are usually there in the morning.
They close for the season n October, but they reopen briefly during the Cape May Christmas Parade weekend in December. That’s one thing that I’d like to do soon.
I really like this campground and I am always recommending it to friends.
christian G.
GuideDelaware Seashore State Park Campground
Fin beach trip
Pretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My 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…
- JasonGuide
Annapolis MWR Academy RV/Campground
Great spot for Retirees/Active
If you want to be near Annapolis, right on the Severn River...this is it. About 15 RV spots nestled in the woods...with full hook ups. A couple of primitive spots as well. Just a quick 5 min walk to the river...right across from the Academy. NEX, gas within 10 min walk, and 15 min drive to downtown Annapolis. Staff is always great here, and the park is clean....for a park on the woods.
- HHenryScout
Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
Cape Henlopen DE
Great place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
Guide to Felton
Killens Pond State Park Campground is located just outside Felton, Delaware, in an area characterized by gentle rolling terrain and sandy soil typical of the Delmarva Peninsula. The park encompasses a 66-acre millpond formed by damming the Murderkill River. Weather conditions range from hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly above 85°F to mild winters where camping continues year-round.
What to do
Kayak and canoe rentals: Explore the pond and creek waterways by renting watercraft directly from Killens Pond State Park Campground. "They also have canoes and kayaks to rent and well marked trails," notes a camper from Tuckahoe State Park. Rates start at $6 per half hour.
Trail hiking: Walk the extensive network of marked trails through diverse woodland habitats. "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," one visitor shared. Trails range from short spurs to the 4-mile loop around the pond.
Visit the water park: During summer months, the water park provides relief from the heat. "The water park is great and had something for everyone. The area for the younger kids has two small pile and various slides and water features," explains a visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, another option for dog friendly camping near the Felton area.
What campers like
Cabin accommodations: The park's basic cabins offer a camping alternative. "The cabins are tiny on the inside but that porch really provides very useful space. No paper towels, soap or kitchen utensils. Everything is clean," reports one visitor. Cabins require advance reservations and check-in at the park office.
Wildlife viewing: The natural surroundings support abundant wildlife observation opportunities. "The woods are full of nature and diverse species," notes a camper. Bird watching is particularly rewarding during migration seasons with waterfowl concentrations on the pond.
Weekend activities: Park rangers organize seasonal events that enhance the camping experience. A visitor from Martinak State Park mentioned, "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). They were both enjoyable."
What you should know
Site spacing and privacy: Campsite proximity varies by loop. "Campground is quite big and basic. Sites are large and shaded," according to a camper from Tuckahoe State Park Campground. The G loop designated for tent camping offers more separation from RVs.
Campfire regulations: Fire management rules are strictly enforced. "A little heavy on the rules (must use the wood they sell, clotheslines must come down overnight," one visitor pointed out. Purchase firewood at the camp store to comply with regulations preventing transport of invasive species.
Seasonal conditions: Summer brings significant insect activity in wooded areas. "Sandy soil and plenty of flying bugs," mentions a recent camper. Mosquito repellent is essential during warmer months, particularly in evening hours and near water.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for children: The water features provide excellent summer entertainment. A visitor to Cape Henlopen State Park noted, "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."
Playground access: Several play areas accommodate different age groups throughout the park. "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," shares a family camper.
Food storage: Wildlife, particularly squirrels, actively seeks human food. "Secure food items carefully as these creatures will chew through containers," cautions a park advisory. Hard-sided containers with secure lids are recommended for all food storage.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: RV sites include basic utilities with some limitations. At G & R Campground, a nearby dog friendly campground option, one RVer noted, "Nice quiet campground. Older but clean. Nice cabins." Most sites at Killens Pond offer electric service but lack sewer connections.
Dump station access: The single dump station can become congested during peak checkout times. "Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground," observed one RVer at a nearby state park. Plan dump station usage for off-peak hours to avoid waiting.
Site selection for larger rigs: Some sites accommodate larger vehicles better than others. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches shared, "Great spot very spacious." Request specific site dimensions when making reservations for RVs over 30 feet.
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