2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Lums Pond State Park Campground in Bear, Delaware accommodates both equestrians and their horses with trail access and spacious sites. The campground features multiple full-hookup sites that can accommodate horse trailers with ample parking space. Sites are large and well-spaced, with many situated on paved pads surrounded by grassy areas. The 7.5-mile lake trail provides riding opportunities circling Lums Pond. Sites are typically level with concrete pads, offering 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service along with water and sewer connections.
Trail riders can access the equestrian trail that completely circumnavigates the pond, creating an excellent day ride directly from the campground. The multi-use trail system accommodates horses, hikers, and mountain bikers with clear markings throughout. Campground hosts maintain clean facilities, including modern bathhouses and laundry facilities that are particularly convenient after riding activities. While corrals are not provided on-site, the spacious campsites allow for portable corrals or high-lines. Reservations fill quickly during peak seasons, especially on weekends, so booking well in advance is necessary for equestrian travelers. The park's location provides easy access to nearby shopping if additional feed or supplies are needed.
"The trails are nice, wooded, uncrowded. Cross the street and you can access the canal trail surrounded by protected land. Great for walking/biking combined with canal traffic watching. "
"Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle."
Available next weekend
from $22 - $37 / night
"We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"
"Activities See the photo that shows 35 miles of hiking trails. It's an excellent brochure! "
Available next weekend
from $24 - $122 / night
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
"The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded."
"I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by."
from $25 / night
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
LegendWe spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
ScoutBathrooms are clean and staff is nice
TravelerThe camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
GuideThis campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
ScoutThis is our 3rd time at this park, it is one of our favorites. Well maintained, very quiet. We stay in Loop A (full hookup) pet friendly. Sites are spacious, generally large but they are all back-in sites.
TravelerThis is the most quietest campground. Perfect when you need to go somewhere to think. The people here are very nice. The wildlife is amazing
TravelerHarder to do with a large group due to the early quiet hours, but park is very nice and well kept
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area located in Elkton, MD provides accessible equestrian camping opportunities near Wilmington, Delaware. The 5,600-acre public land area features established campsites with direct access to an extensive network of equestrian trails. Sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with electric hookups available. While Fair Hill does not offer dedicated horse corrals, the area is designed with equestrians in mind with ample space for portable corrals or high-line setups. Drinking water access points are available throughout the camping area. The campground maintains clean toilet facilities and trash collection. Campsites include picnic tables and fire rings where campfires are permitted.
The trail system at Fair Hill connects directly to over 80 miles of maintained bridle paths through rolling countryside and wooded terrain. Most trails are well-marked and suitable for riders of various experience levels. Trailer parking is available at designated areas near the campground for convenient access. The natural resources area remains open year-round, allowing for seasonal riding opportunities. Water crossings and natural obstacles along the trails provide varied riding experiences. Nearby French Creek State Park offers additional camping options with a mix of tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabin accommodations, though with fewer direct equestrian amenities than Fair Hill. Both locations require reservations, especially during peak summer and fall weekends when equestrian camping demand is highest.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wilmington, DE is Lums Pond State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 53 reviews.
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