With more than 150 miles of trails, great coastal and inland fishing, and 20 state parks and forests, there are plenty of choices for camping in Delaware. Whether you like the convenience of an RV or the simplicity of a tent, camping in Delaware has many of options for outdoorsy visitors.


The most popular campground is Delaware Seashore State Park, a beach park just a few minutes' drive from the summer hotspot of Dewey Beach. Tent campers and RVers alike love the closeness to the Atlantic beaches and the calm coastal bays – six miles of sand and sun just steps away from your chosen campsite, with plenty of full-hookup spots.


During the summer, Delaware Seashore has beach wheelchairs available first-come, first-serve, and mobility mats allow standard wheelchairs access at Towers Ocean and South Inlet locations. For family members or friends who want to have a beach experience but don’t like camping, the Cottages at Indian River Inlet are a great close-by relaxing destination.


Many also campers like to enjoy the restaurants, bars and nightlife in Dewey Beach, about a mile north of the park. Dewey Beach offers plenty of watersports, eateries, dancing and live music for a great change of pace from a day of sunning and swimming.


A few miles north along Delaware’s Route One is Cape Henlopen State Park, a dream spot for lovers of nature and history. Formerly a World War II fort – Delaware’s shoreline is dotted with old military fire control towers – Cape Henlopen offers access to both calm Delaware Bay waters and Atlantic surf, as well as miles of shady wooded trails for hiking and bicycling through coastal marshes. Camping in Delaware at Cape Henlopen means you’re tucked into sandy woodland sites with picnic tables, campfires and plenty of pine trees, with small cottages also available.


If you're looking to escape summer crowds but still enjoy the beach, campers can drive about 10 miles south to Fenwick Island State Park, featuring three miles of beaches on the barrier island. Known as the "Quiet Beach," the ocean and bayside park is sandwiched between Ocean City, Maryland, and the "Quiet Resorts" of Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island.


If the beaches aren’t your speed, the state has plenty of inland parks and forests which offer a range of opportunities and fun for camping in Delaware - from Trap Pond’s primeval-looking water trails perfect for canoeing and kayaking to Lums Pond’s treetop daredevil ropes course and ziplines. Wherever your plans take you, The Dyrt is your guide to the best tips, tricks and insider advice for a great time camping in Delaware.

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At Adventures Await Retreat, there’s plenty of space for camping! Sitting on 140 acres in Delaware, we are a clean campsite with lots to do. Enjoy mini golf, yard games, playground, nature trails, fishing ponds, and our interacting farm animals. Check us out on Facebook to see what we are up to.

We are also close to local beaches, the casino, and no worries for those who don’t want to be too off the grid–we also have cell coverage in the area for all major providers.

Who’s ready to spend some time outdoors–around the campfire and beneath the stars?



Adventures Await Retreat

Pitch your tent or drive your R.V. up into 36 acres of blueberry bushes.  This campsite is equipped with a charcoal grill, a fire pit, and if you come at the right time of year, a whole lot of blueberries.  Get a real inside look on how blueberry farms work and sleep on one too!

This campsite is 22 miles from Delaware Seashore State Park, 14 miles from Assowoman Wildlife area which is a great place for swimming and paddling, and 11 miles from Trap Pond State Park which is great for fishing.

Bring your own food, cooking supplies and tent, camper, or van.

Historic Blueberry Farm

Just an hour’s drive south of Dover, Trap Pond State Park is a 3600-acre recreation area that features a freshwater wetland that supports one of the last natural stands of baldcypress trees. The pond was created in the 1700s when it was dammed to provide power for the local sawmills that were harvesting the area’s old-growth timber. Once the trees were gone, the area was used as a drainage for the surrounding farmlands. Finally, in the 1930s, the state acquired the land and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) rehabilitated Trap Pond and surrounding woodland as a nature preserve and recreation space. This created Delaware’s first state park. It has since become a haven for herons, owls, woodpeckers and eagles, and a place where campers and recreationists can enjoy some outdoor time.

The campground at Trap Pond features 142 sites for tent and RV campers. Sites are set in five wooded loops: A, B, and C Loops have back-in sites with full hookups; D Loop has pull-through sites with full hookups; E Loop has primitive, walk-in tent sites. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. All camp loops have access to bathhouses with showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, and trash and recycling receptacles; a dump station is available near the campground entrance. The campground also has a picnic pavilion and kids’ playground between A and B Loops. The park also offers several rustic cabins and a couple yurts. Dogs are permitted, but must remain leashed. Campsite rates are $15–$25; cabin and yurt rates are $40–$52; reservations accepted. 

The nature center at Trap Pond is a good place to start a visit to the park. Interpretive exhibits and nature programs provide information about the history of the wetlands, as well as its flora and fauna. Once acquainted with the park, it’s time to hit the trails and water to discover more and enjoy the natural setting. More than 10 miles of multi-use trails invite hikers, bikers and horseback riders to explore the woods and wetlands. Paddlers can take to the ponds and explore 2.5 miles of water trails. Boat rentals are available in the park, as well as launches and docks for small watercraft. For anglers, common catches in the ponds include pickerel, crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Visitors can also play at the sports courts or disc golf course, or take in bird-watching for waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors.  


Trap Pond State Park

Enjoy a family-friendly vacation at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway (formerly known as Fort Whaley RV Resort & Campground). Bring the whole family for fun and adventure in Whaleyville, just 15 miles from the popular tourist destination of Ocean City.

Enjoy planned activities and events, miniature golf, playgrounds, a fishing pond, and a dog park. We also feature a pump track for skateboards, scooters, and bicycles.

During peak season, guests can hop on our free shuttle to the beach or our sister resort to experience a day at Sun Outdoors Frontier Town. There, you'll enjoy a water park and discounted admission to the Western Experience.



Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

For luxury RV camping and glamping in the heart of the Delaware Beaches look no further than Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay (formerly known as the Resort at Massey's Landing). Our beachfront RV and tent campsites - as well as safari tents and vacation rental glamping cottages - will redefine camping as you know it and pamper you with the luxury you have come to expect from our folks. Your choice, our pleasure.



Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

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The campsite offers a quite, private, and secluded getaway from the business of life! Find serenity under the trees and stars!



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