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The Lewes, Delaware area encompasses several established campgrounds along the Atlantic coast, with Cape Henlopen State Park Campground serving as a centerpiece for outdoor recreation. Located within a mile of the Cape Henlopen beaches and historic military installations, the park provides tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Nearby alternatives include Delaware Seashore State Park Campground, Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, and Tall Pine Campground, all offering various accommodation options within 15 miles of downtown Lewes. Most camping facilities in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several properties featuring cabin rentals and glamping options.
Reservations are essential at most developed campgrounds in the coastal Delaware region, particularly during the peak season from late spring through early fall. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground operates from March through November, while some private campgrounds like Tall Pine remain open year-round. The campground layout at Cape Henlopen features several loops with varying degrees of privacy and shade, with sites positioned at angles along paved roads. Many campgrounds in the area offer water and electric hookups, with shower facilities and restrooms available throughout. As noted in visitor feedback, "The sites are not uniform, some larger, some smaller. Watch the site dimensions or you might not be able to fit your vehicle AND camper on the site."
Coastal biking trails represent a significant draw for campers in the Lewes area, with Cape Henlopen offering a 3-mile paved bike loop through dunes and wooded areas. A longer trail connects the park to downtown Rehoboth Beach, providing campers with access to additional amenities and attractions. Beach access ranks highly in visitor reviews, with Cape Henlopen offering both a main beach area with facilities and a less crowded "private" beach primarily used by campers. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with several reviewers mentioning dolphin sightings from shore. Historical features add educational value to the camping experience, as one reviewer observed: "Because it used to be a fort, there are still watch towers and one is done so that you can climb to the top and have a view of the whole park."
"We spent the last three nights camping and hiking at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes Delaware. They have a very nice campground with clean bath houses and a nice camp store."
"My group was there, on two adjacent sites, from Sunday to Tuesday, in early June. The weather could not have been more ideal! We were on sites G12 and G13, which were both really large."
from $35 - $105 / night
Check Availability"Well actually accidentally made a reservation here instead of the camp site about 10 miles north of here near Lewes."
"Park Name-Delaware Seashore State Park Date of Stay-June 2018
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This is one of favorite local parks!"
from $35 - $352 / night
Check Availability"** Located on Rehoboth Bay, this resort was a great place to spend a long holiday weekend. Our paved site was just a few steps to a private beach which was really nice and clean."
"It’s also close to the other ocean beaches. The only downsides are sites are very close together and its a very expensive about double the cost of other near by non-waterfront campgrounds."
"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
Check Availability"I actually forgot it was in Delaware since it’s so close to where we grew up as kids in jersey!"
"A quick drive to the beaches and a gorgeous rail trail! Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming which was the biggest selling point for us."
from $67 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location."
"The front of the park is close to the pool and store- if pool noise is a concern you should stay further back. A mix of seasonal,"cabins" and overnight camping. Park was very clean."
"Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."
"Beautiful main building. close to a lovely walking trail."
"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."
"From well spaced sites to helpful staff, Trap Pond is Delaware state parks crown jewel. The pond itself is beautiful, camp sites are well maintained and spaced apart nicely."
from $27 - $65 / night
Check Availability"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
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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…
ScoutSpacious sites among tall mature trees. No undergrowth to provide privacy between sites. I reserved a site online this morning, but site said "available" when I arrived, so don't count on reservation being updated same-day. Sign at Park entrance says no alcohol allowed without permit. Pets allowed.
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
Campgrounds near Lewes, Delaware range from primitive sites to full-service facilities across inland forest and coastal landscapes. The region averages 45 inches of annual rainfall with summer humidity levels frequently exceeding 80%. Most camping areas sit at elevations below 50 feet above sea level, with minimal terrain variation throughout the coastal plain where Lewes is located.
Water recreation beyond beaches: Cape Henlopen State Park Campground offers bay access for kayaking and fishing in addition to beach activities. "You can walk into the water for what seems like miles and it only gets up to your shins. There is bay access for kayaking and fishing," notes one camper.
Off-season adventures: Visit during shoulder seasons for a quieter experience with more wildlife viewing. "We visited off season (early April) and absolutely loved it. The location was great and the beaches are quiet," shares a camper about Cape Henlopen.
Historical exploration: The region contains numerous military historical sites from World War II. "Because it used to be a fort, there are underground bunkers and batteries and such. There's a wonderful observation tower built on top of one of these that affords beautiful 360 degree views," according to a visitor to Cape Henlopen.
Nature center activities: Trap Pond State Park Campground offers educational programs at their nature center. "Has a Nature Center, very nice campground and clean bath houses. Has events for children for Easter and at the Nature Center," explains a visitor.
Less crowded beaches: Accessing quieter beach areas away from main facilities. A Cape Henlopen camper notes, "There are nice play facilities for kids, loads of water and beach access. Great fishing, with a large open pier complete with well stocked, well informed and reasonably priced tackle shop on the pier."
Free equipment rentals: Some parks provide complimentary recreational equipment. At Trap Pond, "Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals (in season)."
Shaded sites: Tall Pine Campground offers wooded camping spots for summer heat relief. "The tent site was big with lots of choice locations for your tent. There is a lot of privacy between the tent sites because of the trees," explains a camper about their experience.
Year-round availability: Unlike some seasonal campgrounds, certain facilities remain open throughout winter. As one winter camper at Trap Pond describes, "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 that are very clean and sanitary."
Site selection considerations: At Delaware Seashore State Park Campground, "There are two units to this state park campground - one north of the Charles W. Cullen Memorial Bridge and one on the south side. The south side has over 300 campsites, some with hookups and some without."
Seasonal impacts: Campgrounds near Delaware beaches have dramatically different experiences depending on timing. "We were there on a Monday the week after Memorial Day and while the sites with the hookups were completely full, there were plenty of empty non-hookup sites."
Noise factors: Bridge traffic can affect certain camping areas. At Delaware Seashore, "It's right next to a bridge- which is beautiful at night- but we didn't hear the traffic as much as I expected. Tent sites were closer to the bridge, though, so I'm not sure how noisy they were."
Weather preparedness: Coastal camping requires preparation for sudden changes. "The winds were nuts and over 50mph. We switched sites to spare our slide side, so caution to look at windy before going," warns a Delaware Seashore camper.
Beach alternatives: Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay provides water activities without ocean waves. "The location cannot be beat. Lots of kids activities and the kids love the night swimming while adults can sit at the swim up bar," notes a visitor.
Educational activities: Look for campgrounds with nature centers and historical features. A visitor to Cape Henlopen shares, "There is a fantastic nature center (FREE) complete with touch tanks and knowledgeable park staff. Free bike rentals are available, some with baby seats and trailers."
Playground access: Select sites near recreational facilities for easier supervision. "If you have kiddos, try and get a site in Loop A – there is a nice and educational play area (plus a game I'd never heard of– Gaga ball)," recommends a Trap Pond camper.
Entertainment options: Some campgrounds offer organized activities. At Sun Outdoors Cape May, "We've stayed here 2 years in a row. We returned due to all the activities the campground offers for the kids. A nice lake with a giant inflatable slide, floating trampoline, kayak and paddle board rentals."
Site dimensions: Verify actual measurements before booking. A Cape Henlopen visitor warns, "This is a VERY busy campground. Rigs in and out daily and nearly always full. None of the sites are level. Sites are mostly small and close together. The closer you are to the camp store, the louder and busier it is."
Leveling challenges: Come prepared with leveling equipment for coastal sites. At Trap Pond, "Sites are fairly spacious and have an interesting semi-circle pull through layout so backing in not required. They 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."
Beach shuttle services: Some campgrounds offer transportation to beaches. "Being able to stay in a peaceful campground with beautiful views and still be able to drive to the boardwalk and ocean beaches," is what one camper appreciated about Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campgrounds in Lewes, Delaware?
Cape Henlopen State Park Campground is widely considered the premier camping destination in Lewes. The park features clean bathhouses, a well-stocked camp store, excellent bike trails, and hiking opportunities. Sites are paved and spacious, particularly in the G-loop. The campground provides easy access to beaches, historic WW2 lookouts, and is conveniently located near both Lewes and Rehoboth Beach towns. Book well in advance as this popular campground fills quickly, especially for weekend stays.
Is beach camping available at Lewes Beach?
Direct camping on Lewes Beach is not permitted. The closest option for beach access camping is Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, which is situated near but not directly on the beach. The campground is within walking distance of beach areas and offers designated camping sites with facilities. For those seeking a true beachfront camping experience, Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay provides waterfront sites with views of Rehoboth Bay. Remember that all beaches in the area have strict regulations prohibiting overnight camping directly on the sand.
What camping options are available near Lewes for visitors without reservations?
Finding last-minute camping near Lewes can be challenging, especially during peak season. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground sometimes has availability when Cape Henlopen is full. Located about 10 miles south, it offers concrete slabs for parking and nice bathrooms with large showers. For those willing to venture slightly inland, Brumbleys Family Park in nearby Milton may have openings. This well-maintained campground features a nice pool and a central pond. Always call ahead to check current availability, even for same-day arrivals.
What amenities do Lewes, Delaware campgrounds typically offer?
Campgrounds around Lewes typically offer clean bathhouses with showers, paved or level sites, and easy beach access. Killens Pond State Park Campground provides well-maintained facilities in a more wooded setting. Many area campgrounds feature camp stores for supplies, hiking and biking trails, and convenient access to local attractions. Trap Pond State Park Campground offers water recreation opportunities. Most campgrounds in the region provide water and electric hookups for RVs, though amenities vary between state parks and private campgrounds. WiFi availability is limited at state parks but more common at private facilities.
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