Best RV Parks & Resorts near Harrington, DE

This is our first stay at this Thousand Trails resort.

We had a reservation that we made using the App. The app did not allow us to book a stay starting on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday so we checked in on Sunday. The reason i mention this is that when set up in our site our neighbor told us that there were plenty of empty sites all the previous week - he stays here frequently and recommended calling rather than using the Thousand Trails app.

Next note - the resort did not reserve a particular site and suggested that we drive around and select the one we liked. That was ok and we got a nice level site with a concrete pad under the picnic table. Partially shaded. Consideration - As we have a class B unit we will be in and out of the site - we needed some way to designate that the site was taken if we went out. The resort did not plan for this ( see later note ) but they did come out and give us a length of caution tape to us to block the site.

This is a fairly large place. The sites are clean but small. Far and away this resort is used by seasonal and cabin campers. They only have a few ( maybe 25 or so) transient sites which they seem to allocate on on a first come first serve basis. If you have a class b and plan to go in an out i recommend you bring some sort of indicator to mark your site as occupied.

We came in late September so the pool was closed but the lake side beach was still open. The beach was clean and had beach chairs.

The camp store has limited offerings, was not open on Mon and Tue, and closed at 4. This may have been because we were late in the season.

Tried to reserve a site for August. Was told they only do long-term rentals.

I liked this place. Despite the shutdowns with Corona, they made every attempt to hold activites every day. You had to sign up for pool slots, but there was plenty of openings. Pool was lovely and well maintained. There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well. The negative would be the number of long term sites, but the campground was overall clean and the staff were all very nice.

This campground is on Dover Air Force Base so you must be able to access the base with a Department of Defense identification card. There are only 10 sites, all are full hook-ups - water, electric & sewage. There is also a bath house with 2 toilets & 1 shower in the men’s & women’s area and a laundry with one washer & one dryer (coin operated). It is $20 a night and reservations are accepted up to 90 days in advance.

Stayed on the full hook-up North East loop (incline or decline into some of the sites, well spaced). Cleanest state park bathroom in all of MD! Activities included: the town of North East (15min away), loop hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse at sunset, and hanging out on the Elk river (fishing/kayaking). At least four play grounds throughout the camp loops. The North East River, where the park’s main beach area is located had failed it’s latest bacteria level test. Check out theswimguide.org for the latest water quality tests. Only 1hr away from Baltimore and you don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge.

Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water. Nice clean bathhouses. Sites were level, spacious, spaced apart, with packed gravel surface. Back in and pull through sites available. Near the state forest with a rifle, archery, and handgun ranges including skeet shooting. In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops. Woodys famous crab house is there along with other restaurants. Turkey Point Vineyard is nearby. There are views of the Elk River from many sites. Stayed in the North East loop and there are mini cabins available as well.

We spent a 5-day Labor Day weekend at what used to be called Castaways RV Resort as our final trip of the 2022 season. And what a great place to be! 

In addition to a great beach area, pool, and other amenities, this place is about 15-minutes from the Ocean City beach/boardwalk. They run a complimentary hourly shuttle van back and forth to the boardwalk which is a great reason to stay here. 

Our site(# 252) was a good size for our motor home. It was partial gravel and partial grass/dirt. It would’ve been nice to have more gravel or grass because I hate how the sandy dirt tracks inside. It backed up to a dense wall of bamboo which makes for great privacy and there were enough trees to create some shade(which is great). 

For the 4-legged campers, there is a designated dog-friendly beach plus dog run and dog wash station. We used it all and are glad they offered these amenities. 

I’m not sure if this was amped up for the holiday weekend or if it’s normal at this campground, but there was live music at the beach and a DJ at the pool which made for a great atmosphere. The camp store was well-stocked with all the usual stuff plus beer, a cafe for food, an ice cream parlor, and arcade. 

My only complaint is that the wi-fi didn’t work for us at our site. We couldn’t use our phones or stream movies because there was no signal. When we rode up to the front of the campground, by the office, it worked better but that didn’t help us at our site. I know most campgrounds fail on this item, but it’s 2022 and we want wi-fi! 

Bottom line: We had a great time at Sun Outdoors Ocean City and can’t wait to go back! 

THINGS I LIKED: 

• Clean and well-maintained property and facilities 

• Complimentary shuttle to boardwalk 

• Proximity to Ocean City 

THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

• Give us working wi-fi(please!) 
• Add some gravel to the site to cover up the sandy dirt

This park is a great place and location. Full hook up and even free laundry. I was surprised that I was picked in the lottery and was able to start on base. The Billeting Office was very helpful. Safety was on their mind as hurricane Isaias blew through the Delaware coast. 1st hurricane i have been through. The showers were cleaned daily. Depending upon where you were parked. They had cable boxes but I couldn't get it to work (I was even a cable guy in the past). We were without power due to Isaias until Thursday morning but didn't matter cause I came to enjoy the beaches and the ocean. I just wish there was more to do on base. I recommend that you go sea fishing with the Judy V

Nice state park. Tons of campsites. One loop has full hookups. Careful of choosing a site if you have a big rig. The loop has tight turns and some seriously non level sites. Trails are nice and well marked. The pond loop has some amazingly old growth mountain laurels and patches of ghost flowers. The Turkey Point lighthouse hike is popular go early or late to avoid waiting for a parking spot on nice weekends. Swimming and boating on the river are popular activities too.

The campground itself is not well kept at all. Overgrown trees, trash on the ground, unkept property, pot holes. We've boondocked in better locations. The place looks nothing like the photos online. To pay $60 a night (full hook up) for this is ridiculous & they won't refund your money if you leave early.  I am especially mad about not refunding us. They had TONS of open spots, so we weren't stopping anyone else from using our spot. 

It seems that most of the campers here are year round residents and there are a ton of abandoned RVs (we saw three literally sinking into the ground just within the area of our site). 

Also, the wifi that you have to pay to use is awful. We're SUPER disappointed in this place. We left and drove 30 minutes down the road to Delaware Seashore State Park, which is wonderful - clean - walking distance to the beach - and less expensive. 

To contribute one positive thing - we arrived at Holly Lake very late (10 minutes before they closed at 11) and the front desk called to confirm we'd still be coming and provided clear directions. I thought that was kind of them. 

Bottom line: NOT AT ALL AS ADVERTISED. Do not stay here.

Loved the little farm stand outside of the property on the main road. But you’re not allowed to bring yourself own firewood, even if it’s local, which I think is tacky when your charging a small fortune for a tiny bundle.

Some sites are very grassy and others are very sandy. These sites are right on top of each other. They really put as many as they could in here. If there’s a tree or something in between you and your neighbors you’re lucky! Only four total pull through sites and they are not even full hook up.

This is a cash only establishment! Everywhere! You literally have to mail them a check to hold your reservation and also they do nothing online. You can’t see availability or book on their archaic website. And calling to ask about availability and cost seems to irritate the folks answering the phone so it’s very confusing. They aren’t all that friendly. But, keep to yourself, bring cash and mind your business. You’ve stayed in worse places trust me!

Great RV park. Right on the bay with sunset views. 12 min to Ocean City boardwalk. Beautiful golf course right next store. I’ll be back!