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Camping near Little Creek, DE
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Camping near Little Creek, Delaware spans wooded inland campgrounds and coastal sites within a short drive of Delaware Bay, ranging from developed RV parks with full hookups to tent-only sites and cabin stays. The best campgrounds near Little Creek include Killens Pond State Park Campground, located in Felton about 10 miles southwest of Little Creek, with year-round availability for tents, RVs, and cabin stays. The Dover AFB Famcamp provides military personnel with camping options just north of Little Creek. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground in Lewes offers coastal camping with beach access from March through November. These Delaware state parks are complemented by private options like G&R Campground in Houston and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Lincoln, creating a network of camping opportunities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.
Most campgrounds in the Little Creek area require reservations, particularly during the summer season when coastal parks fill quickly. Cape Henlopen State Park often requires bookings months in advance for prime summer weekends. The climate is mild with hot, humid summers and cool winters, making spring and fall ideal for camping. Most state parks maintain good cell service, though coverage may vary in more remote areas. Fire restrictions are uncommon except during unusually dry periods. Sandy soil is prevalent at many sites, particularly at Killens Pond, where campers report significant sand that can be difficult to remove from equipment.
Options vary significantly between inland and coastal campgrounds. Inland parks like Killens Pond offer more wooded sites with shade and freshwater recreation, while coastal campgrounds such as Delaware Seashore State Park feature open, less private sites but with beach access. According to reviews, Cape Henlopen provides "excellent bike trails and great places to hike," making it popular with active campers. Most state parks accommodate large RVs, though interior roads can be narrow at some locations. Pet-friendly options exist throughout the region, with Delaware Seashore State Park noted as "extremely dog friendly" by visitors. Family amenities include playgrounds, nature centers, and water recreation opportunities at most developed campgrounds.
Best Campgrounds near Little Creek (112)
1. Killens Pond State Park Campground
"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."
from $29 - $112 / night
Check Availability2. Dover AFB Famcamp
from $8 - $20 / night
Check Availability3. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"Great place to stay and check out “Lower, slower Delaware.”"
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
from $29 - $51 / night
Check Availability4. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
"Cape henlopen is one of five or six Delaware state parks that offer RV camping. Sites vary in size so make sure you check the details before you book."
"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 $42 - $136 / night
Check Availability5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
"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."
6. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine."
"It is less than 40 mins from Annapolis and close to DC and Baltimore. Yet it is isolated and quiet. There’s some great trails as well as walking between the camp loops and picnic areas. "
from $21 - $70 / night
Check Availability7. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability8. Blackbird State Forest Campground
"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
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"Quickly stopped through G&R which is a nice, quiet campground hidden in the middle of Delaware. Plenty of spaces for campers and more than enough utility spaces available."
"There is a smell due to being next to a chicken or animal farm; however, after a few minutes outside, the smell goes away."
10. Martinak State Park Campground
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
"Just off highway, nice wooded area, access to a good boat ramp."
from $18 - $77 / night
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Drive Time
- 8 min from Dover, DE
- 1 hr 3 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 32 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 55 min from Atlantic City, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Little Creek, DE
789 Reviews of 112 Little Creek Campgrounds
TaylorScoutYogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
Yearly goers
Love it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
Mary S.ScoutLums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond campground
First 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.
Patel D.
TravelerBig Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- Patel D.Traveler
Big Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- CChris C.Traveler
Adventures Await Retreat
Perfect campground for our family of 4
They have a meadery and fishing pond and everything my kids love. Been here several times great place for kids and everyone else
Paul W.ScoutWoodlawn Campground
Woodlawn Campground is a gem!
Manager is very friendly and helpful. Lovely, peaceful place to spend a few nights. Plus it's reasonably priced and convenient to dining and shopping.
- TTrevorTraveler
Bay Shore Campground
Fred’s bay shore
One of our favorite places. Very well kept. No bathhouse so bring your own. A lot of shady sites. Great views of Chesapeake bay. Flat roads in the area for cycling.
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GuideSusquehanna State Park Campground
A little noisy - park stuff, not campers
A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Guide to Little Creek
Camping near Little Creek, Delaware offers recreational opportunities within 30 miles of the small Kent County town. The region sits on the coastal plain with elevations rarely exceeding 30 feet above sea level. Sandy soils predominate throughout the area campgrounds, and humidity levels remain high even in spring and fall camping seasons.
What to do
Water recreation access points: At Killens Pond State Park Campground, visitors can rent kayaks and paddle boats for exploring the pond. "The boat rentals are reasonable. Can't swim only in water park but only 20/40 minutes to beaches. Trails around pond are taken care of quite well," notes Linda K.
Historical exploration: Cape Henlopen State Park Campground features military structures from WWII. "The historic aspect of the Cape amazed me. It was a site for WWII soldiers to watch for enemy invaders. The towers are still there," reports Jennifer S.
Cycling opportunities: Bike rental services operate at several parks within 30 minutes of Little Creek. "Free bike rentals are available, some with baby seats and trailers," at Cape Henlopen according to a visitor.
Nature programs: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers structured activities for learning about local ecology. "They have a really nice playground for kids (which is separate from the campground). You can rent kayaks, canoes and fishing gear," writes a reviewer.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers well-spaced campsites within a 30-minute drive from Little Creek. "Small by some State Park standards, Tuckahoe offers two loops: a tent/cabin site, and an electric site for RVs. The sites are well maintained," notes Bill G.
Clean facilities: Military personnel appreciate Dover AFB Famcamp's maintained amenities. "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)," reports Lisa K.
Cabin options: Blackbird State Forest Campground provides more rustic camping alternatives with minimal facilities. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return! No running water- only port a potties but they were clean," shares Sarah M.
Wildlife viewing: Multiple campgrounds within 30 minutes of Little Creek provide wildlife observation opportunities. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," mentions a camper at Elk Neck State Park, showing the diverse bird species present in the region.
What you should know
Reservation windows: Most campgrounds near Little Creek require advanced planning during peak season. At Lums Pond, a camper advises: "Book early because it fills up fast!"
Access requirements: Military credentials are needed for some camping options. "This campground is on Dover Air Force Base so you must be able to access the base with a Department of Defense identification card," explains a Dover AFB Famcamp reviewer.
Site selection: Martinak State Park Campground offers varied site layouts within 30 miles of Little Creek. "Campsites and bathrooms are clean. Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground," notes Laura M.
Seasonal considerations: Swimming facilities operate on limited schedules at most campgrounds. "Water park gets filled to capacity very quick," warns a Killens Pond visitor, suggesting early arrival for water activities.
Tips for camping with families
Water parks: G & R Campground provides swimming options for children. "Very quiet, took my grandson and him and my husband had the pool all to themselves," shares Janet P.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer play equipment for different age groups. "There's a small swingset in the loop and a larger, newer playground," notes a visitor to Martinak State Park.
Activity planning: Families should consider parks with structured programming. "Staff did excellent job with alternate activities due to weather during our stay," reports a camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, where themed activities run throughout the season.
Space considerations: Some campgrounds offer more room between sites than others. "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," shares a Cape Henlopen visitor.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Full service sites exist but vary by park. "Sites are full hook up with about 5 tent sites. All are pretty much level. Close to shopping if needed," explains an RVer at Lums Pond.
Site dimensions: Pay attention to campground specifications when booking. "The sites are pretty close together with no real trees or privacy in between, at least where I was located," warns an RVer at Killens Pond.
Leveling requirements: Terrain varies across the region's campgrounds. "The road on the FHU loop is narrow and hilly. Our site was uphill and at a difficult angle," notes an RVer at Elk Neck State Park.
Bathroom access: Consider site location relative to facilities. "Some engineering genius put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers...keep your shoes handy, it's a hike," advises an RVer at Lums Pond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Little Creek, DE?
What camping is available near Little Creek, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, Little Creek, DE offers a wide range of camping options, with 112 campgrounds and RV parks near Little Creek, DE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Little Creek, DE?
Which is the most popular campground near Little Creek, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Little Creek, DE is Killens Pond State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Little Creek, DE?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Little Creek, DE?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Little Creek, DE.
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