9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cape Henlopen State Park Campground permits pets throughout its grounds with easy access to beach trails where dogs can accompany campers during designated hours. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins with water and electric hookups for most sites. Other pet-friendly options include Delaware Seashore State Park Campground, Tall Pine Campground, and Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, all offering similar amenities with varying pet policies. Reviews indicate most campsites have picnic tables and fire rings with some providing spacious areas for dogs to exercise. Some sites at Tall Pine Campground feature mulched areas which require extra fire safety precautions when camping with pets.
Trails at Redden State Forest Campground allow dogs on leashes while exploring the natural surroundings. For beach-loving dogs, campgrounds near Rehoboth and Lewes provide convenient access to designated pet-friendly beach areas during morning and evening hours. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, with summer months requiring extra shade and water provisions. Many campers report successfully walking their dogs throughout Cape Henlopen's extensive trail system with good separation between sites. The bathroom facilities at most locations remain clean and accessible, though Tall Pine receives mixed reviews regarding facility maintenance. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and request proper waste disposal, with some providing dedicated pet waste stations.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $80 / night
"It was almost hard to sit outside. The weather was sunny but cooler than we’d hoped. Our site faced the inlet and bridge which was beautiful but again with the wind we couldn’t sit outside much."
"This is an absolutely excellent park at the Delaware Shore. We had beautiful walks down by the Indian River Inlet and through the park itself."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $132 / night
"Restaurants, bars, pool, beach, dog park and beach, game room, well stocked store, the list goes on and on. We had to cancel this years trip there but just took a day trip and stopped in."
"Very pet friendly which is huge for us. It is a bit of a ride to Rehoboth Beach but you don’t have to venture out."
"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."
"I actually forgot it was in Delaware since it’s so close to where we grew up as kids in jersey!"
"It had great amenities, pool, bathhouse, playground and is dog friendly! Check in was easy and so was check out."
from $67 / night
"Close to the beach, state park, the outlets and a great bike path . Note, they only accept cash, but ATM is close if you forget. Worth a visit if you want a beach vacation."
"Plus we weren't that far away from the beach and water. The grandkids keep asking when we are going again."
from $45 - $70 / night
"This is Delaware which is flat land. The one issue with most every site are the trees. Most every site has a tree to watch out for."
"We were able to get a yurt as a walk up after the office closed thanks to the help of a kind staff member. The yurt was cozy and had a waterfront view of the pond."
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from $17 - $53 / night
"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."
from $28 / night
"We stayed here for about a week, it was inexpensive and close to all of the places we wanted to visit without being right in the middle of a tourist hotspot."
"It is a short drive to the beaches, but the rate is so much better than other campgrounds that it's worth it."
from $35 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $17 - $79 / night
ScoutWe 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.
ScoutQuiet 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. 🤣
TravelerMany long term seasonal sites. Good community. Large shower house good and clean . Pool. Game room. Off leash dog park. Wooded/shady sites or no shade sunny sites. Lots of area to walk or play. Large field, basketball couture, frisky golf, play area and laundry room. We were here all summer (June-october). Lots to do in the area. Good food nearby. Ocean city 10 minutes away.
ScoutThis 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.
ScoutI’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.
RangerThis place is so special! The beaches are so peaceful, you can ride bikes, kayak, and the park also offers activities through the spring and summer — even Yoga on the beach! The spaces are large, the bathrooms are very clean. It is safe and quiet. There are wild horses, and you have to be mindful of how you store your food but it is fun to watch them. There is something so exciting when you come over the bridge to the Island and see the marshes and dunes. Plenty of restaurants and other things to do in the area, but we often don’t want to leave once we are there! We do like to go to Berlin Md once while there. 410 Social is a great place. Anyway you can’t beat the sunrises and sunsets at Assateague. It’s not easy to get a reservation, but don’t give up, it’s worth it!
GuideIt is a big, busy campground with only two loops with electric hookups. There is no shade. You are steps from the beach and at many sites can hear the ocean at night. The horses can be a menace and will raid campsites. There are sites of many sizes and some pull- throughs. It's nice but very weather dependent.
GuidePretty 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
ScoutMy 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…
Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park are two popular dog friendly campgrounds near Houston, Delaware, situated along the Atlantic coastline. The region features sandy beaches and marshlands with an average elevation of about 20 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with coastal breezes making camping comfortable even during July and August.
Trail exploration at Trap Pond: Trap Pond State Park Campground offers unique opportunities to see bald cypress trees. "There are plenty of trails for biking. Nice size campsites," notes Debbie D. The park provides free bike rentals with a donation system, allowing visitors to explore the 4.5-mile loop around the pond.
Water activities at Rehoboth Bay: Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay features paddleboarding on calm waters and waterfront recreation. "It was fun paddle boarding on the calm water," shares Erika S. The resort includes a beach area, swim-up bar, and regular entertainment during summer months.
Military history tours: Cape Henlopen preserves numerous World War II structures including observation towers and bunkers. "It was a site for WWII soldiers to watch for enemy invaders. The towers are still there," explains Jennifer S. Visitors can climb one of the observation towers for panoramic views of the coastline.
Waterpark amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park features water slides and splash pads for hot summer days. "My kids had a blast in the water area with the pool and large slides," reports Anthony V. The water features make this campground particularly appealing during summer heat.
Winter camping options: Some local campgrounds remain open year-round with heated facilities. "This place has been great to us even though we are tent camping in the middle of winter we have still made it work it has great warm bathrooms," says Alisha M. about Trap Pond State Park Campground.
Secluded forest sites: Redden State Forest Campground provides a quieter alternative to beach camping. "I camped alone and felt very safe. The campsites are small and close together. A total of 7 campsites," reports Tiffany M. The forest setting offers shade and cooler temperatures during summer months.
Site reservations fill quickly: Popular campgrounds book months in advance, especially for summer weekends. "I hear it gets packed and I see that it's hard to book if you don't book early," notes Chris G. about Cape Henlopen State Park.
Campground layout varies: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. "Sites are very close together with no real trees or privacy in between, at least where I was located," reports Ashlee L. about Killens Pond State Park Campground.
Off-season advantages: Visiting during spring or fall means fewer crowds but similar weather. "We visited off season (early April) and absolutely loved it. The location was great and the beaches are quiet," says Chris G. about Cape Henlopen State Park.
Free activities: Many campgrounds offer structured programming for children. "There is a TON of mostly free activities for kids, which is awesome," notes Sean M. about Jellystone Park. Check activity calendars when making reservations.
Nature center visits: Several parks feature educational facilities with exhibits and programs. "They have a fantastic nature center (FREE) complete with touch tanks and knowledgeable park staff," explains Lisa B. about Cape Henlopen.
Playground access: Consider site location relative to play areas. "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," advises Phinon W. about Killens Pond State Park Campground.
Site levelness varies: Come prepared with leveling blocks at most campgrounds. "Sites are not level and have a sandy base so it took a bit of work to finally get the rig level, even with auto-levelers," notes Jim G. about Trap Pond State Park.
Site verification: Always verify site length before booking. "If you have a trailer, make sure that you input your trailer length to find a site that fits as they vary," advises Stu T. about Cape Henlopen State Park.
Size restrictions: Some pet-friendly camping options near Houston have vehicle limitations. "Travel trailers, pull behinds, motorhomes are not allowed. Tents, cars, overlander SUVs, minivans and small Class B camper vans are allowed. Nothing over 25 ft allowed," explains BA K. about Redden State Forest Campground.
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