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Best Equestrian Camping near Dover, DE

211 Reviews

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Elkton, Maryland provides the closest horse-friendly camping to Dover, Delaware. The 5,600-acre public land includes designated camping areas with facilities specifically designed for equestrians. The campground offers tent and RV sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and toilets. Each site contains picnic tables and fire rings where fires are permitted. The management area requires reservations and does not allow pets within the camping areas. Trailer parking is available near equestrian campsites for convenient access to the extensive trail system.

Located approximately 40 miles north of Dover, Fair Hill features over 80 miles of maintained trails through forests and fields ideal for horseback riding. The trail network includes water crossings, varied terrain, and connections to multiple trailheads throughout the property. The campground operates year-round, making it accessible for equestrians in all seasons. Fair Hill includes equestrian events throughout the year, including competitive trail rides and equestrian competitions. Trash disposal is available on-site, and sanitary dump stations accommodate RV campers. Some trails connect directly to camping areas, allowing riders to access routes directly from their sites without trailering. Most equestrian sites provide adequate space for both living quarters and horse trailers.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Dover, Delaware (7)

    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Kirkwood, DE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 368-6989

    $22 - $40 / night

    "There are some equestrian and tent sites as well. Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking."

    "Great place to stay and check out “Lower, slower Delaware.”"

    2. Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Ridgely, MD
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 820-1668

    $21 - $70 / night

    "Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."

    "We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use."

    3. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 653-6505

    $25 / night

    "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."

    4. Martinak State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Denton, MD
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $77 / night

    "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."

    5. Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bethany Beach, DE
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 227-6981

    $30 - $168 / night

    "Park Name-Delaware Seashore State Park Date of Stay-June 2018

    Site-237

    This is one of favorite local parks!"

    "The really great aspect of Delaware Seashore State Park is your close proximity to the water. The park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and Indian River Bay."

    6. Trap Pond State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Laurel, DE
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 875-5153

    $22 - $56 / 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."

    "The tent sites are walk in only but parking is not very far. The site provided hand trucks and wheelbarrows for you to car your items into your site."

    7. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

    3 Reviews
    Newark, MD
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 398-1246
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  • Wendy W.
    Jul. 4, 2020

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Perfect First Family Camping Trip

    Tuckahoe is a hidden gem on Maryland’s mid-Eastern Shore region. With many of your standard amenities and a quiet atmosphere, it was a great spot for my first time camping with my kids.

    Our campsite was on the non-electric loop. We had a small creek and trail back up to our campsite. We only had a handful of neighbors and foot traffic at the time was almost nonexistent, so we practically had the park to ourselves.

    There is an electric loop with electric hookup, but no water or sewer. Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills.

    There are 4 basic cabins on each loop and most sites are designed for RV and/or tent use. There are 3 sites that are tent-only on the non-electric loop.

    Multiple trails in the area are widespread. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a map! They also have equestrian trails with an equestrian center nearby. The lakefront boasts a picnic area with individual tables and grills, recycled tire playground, and kayak rentals (for a fee). Fishing is allowed, but no swimming (which was a bummer for us, but exploring some of the local creeks helped provide some relief from the summer heat).

    Nearby is Atkins Arboretum. Their 5 mile trail system covers around 400 acres. There are woods, “grasslands,” and “wetlands” to explore the various ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. They also had a goat area and garden play area for children. There is a fee through the Visitor’s Center which supports the center, but some of the trails can be accessed via other Tuckahoe trails.

    Centrally located, you’re still within easy access to a local town center (Denton), supplies, and dining. I can’t recommend Tuckahoe enough if you just want a quiet spot or you’re new to camping!

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Favorite DE campground

    Last family trip of the year and it didn’t disappoint. We stayed in site D25 again just as we did 2 yrs ago. It’s a pull through site as are all sites in loop D. This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites. We couldn’t walk into that area. Each loop or area has its own bathhouse which appear to all be individual family style bathrooms.

    The layout of the sites in loop D is not typical. All sites in this loop are pull through and parallel to the road, so the left drivers side of your camper faces the road and the right side faces your camp area. If you stay in an inside loop site you will be facing the camper on the other side of the loop. For instance D11 and D14 face each other. The distance between sites across the loop isn’t huge or blocked by any foliage but didn’t seem to be an issue for our friends who stayed in D24. If you stay on the outside of the loop you will either face the woods (higher numbered sites) or loop C through the trees ( lower numbered sites). Our site is pretty level as are most sites. 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. Other loops are all back in sites and many of those have trees to keep an eye on as well. This is a shaded campground. At the end of each loop is a pier on the pond which is large and beautiful. There are playgrounds in each loop and bike rentals at the camp store.

    The tent area is walk in but they provide wheelbarrows or carts to haul your stuff. These sites are very private and well spaced off the walk-in path and from each other. The cabins and yurts are also walk-in but again you have the use of carts. Some of the cabins are facing the pond and offer gorgeous views.

    There is a primitive group camp area complete with bathhouse, screened in pavilion, open air pavilion, numerous picnic tables, horseshoe and volleyball courts and sits at the point so the views of the pond are plentiful.

    There is a disc golf course within walking distance and the weekend we were there a competition was happening. There is a day use area with boat rentals and lots of trails for hikers or horses to use.

    The town of Laurel nearby has a few stores. I found This and That Country Store which was so cute. The owner was super nice. The beach areas of Delaware are not too far away if you want a beach day.

    This has become one of our favorite campgrounds in DE.

  • Ellen B.
    May. 23, 2019

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Great place in the back yard

    We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.

    Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.

    Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!

  • E
    Jun. 11, 2018

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Location, Location, Location

    Park Name-Delaware Seashore State Park

    Date of Stay-June 2018

    Site-237

    This is one of favorite local parks! The location (in between Dewey/Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach/Ocean City, Maryland) is PERFECT. You have close access to miles and miles of touristy beaches and uninhabited beaches. From the campground you can walk less than a 1/4 of a mile to get to the beach.

    Even though this park is run by The State of Delaware or a subsidiary agency the park is well maintained, the sites are level. All of the RV sites are full hook up and level. If you have a larger vehicle make sure you bring your “A” game when it comes to parking and pulling out as the interior roads are a little bit tight.

    Even though they don’t have the staffing levels of a KOA…there was always someone “official” around who could answer questions or help out if needed.

    If you are able…try to book a site on the newer side (sites 400-480)…the sites are WIDE and DEEP

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Decent campground

    The really great aspect of Delaware Seashore State Park is your close proximity to the water. The park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and Indian River Bay. The park has two separate campgrounds divided by the Indian River Inlet. We stayed at the southern campground but both are similar with regards to the hook-ups, sites, and proximity to the water. Both campgrounds are wide open with no shade. Pads are paved but patios and area between sites is sandy with a little bit of grass. If you don’t like sand, this is not the place for you. 

    We were there in April so it wasn’t very crowded and temperatures were cool so we didn’t mind the lack of shade. Some campsites are open year-round and can accommodate various camping units from tents to 45’ RVs offering back-ins and pull thrus. Roads are fairly narrow and paved campsites barely fit big rigs as we had just a few feet to spare but were able to park the car in the sand/grass so it was not a problem. Most campsites have 30- and 50-amp electric, and water and sewer hook-ups. There are also no hook-up and tent sites. There are bathhouses with free showers scattered throughout the park and laundry facilities. Since we were there in the off-season only one bathhouse was open. There are no fire pits at your site but two community fire pits are located on the outskirts of the campground. Our over the air antenna picked up a dozen or so television channels and we had no problem getting cell or internet service with our Verizon phone. 

    Full hook-up sites range from $30-$55/night depending on if you are a resident and what day of the week you are there. No hook-up sites are available from $25-$50/night and tent sites range from $20-$35/night. We inquired about a senior discount and received it after a phone call to them. The south campground is about a half mile from the ocean access where there are two full-service restaurants(which were both closed when we were there). The beach is wide and great for walking on and dogs are permitted during certain times of the year. If you like to fish this is a great place for surf fishing in the Atlantic and bank fishing in the Inlet River. If you have personal watercraft, there is access to the marsh and bay directly from the park. 

    Near the north campground is a full-service marina with a bait and tackle shop, fish and seafood sales, and a short hiking trail. Just up the road is the Indian River Life Saving Station with a visitor center, museum and gift shop. Continue on up to the road and you will pass through the small town of Dewey Beach. Keep going another mile or so and you enter Rehoboth Beach where you will find everything you need(and don’t need). Rehoboth Beach is a typical beach town with everything from t-shirts to taffy and a mile-long boardwalk. If you are a beer lover there are plenty of breweries to choose from ranging from the smaller craft breweries like the Dewey Beer Company to the larger producer Dogfish Head..

  • Jay O.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Beach side camping

    This is a state campground on both sides of Indian River inlet. The south side is more set up for tent camping and the north side is newer and more rv oriented. 

    The sites are close together and pretty wide open, but this isn't unusual this close to the beach. Literally a couple hundred yards walk to tje beach. Nearly new bath houses, and shore fishing along the inlet. The south side probably has the better beach facility, but your car pass gets you into any Delaware State Park facility free. We went down to Fenwick Island to meet up with friends. An easy 5 min drive. Full hook ups, clean and well maintained, super friendly staff.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2021

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Beach area camping

    Delaware Seashore SP

    This was our 2nd trip to this campground. We were with 2 other couples. Two of us stayed north side in RVs and one couple stayed on south side in a tent. This trip had a lot of wind. 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. There are no trees, or very few, to block wind or sun. The other couple camped next to us and when we sat outside their RV, our RV blocked some of the wind. These two sites were spacious and gave us a lot of room to spread out and set up corn hole. No campfires are permitted at individual sites. The bathhouse was clean. We walked our dog to the dog beach area on the north side and down to the marina where there is a restaurant. The south side area has access to the beach for swimming and a restaurant with amazing views. Fishing is allowed with a license and you can fish right in the inlet across the campground road from the RV site. You can also fish at the north side dog beach. The campground was at full capacity and getting a reservation on the north side requires a year lead time if you want a site with a view and several months lead time for other sites. There is no last minute reserving at this campground. Locally you can choose between several beaches and small towns with boardwalks, restaurants, and entertainment

  • Dawn T.
    May. 30, 2018

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Love this park

    My family loves this campground. I have been going there as a very young child to now as a grandmother. When we think of Delaware we think of this park. The bath houses are clean and we can walk to the beach. My favorite thing is at night when the rt.1 bridge lights up blue. Love that bridge. You are close to rehobeth broadwalk or ocean city. The fishing is great also. I can't say enough about this park. My favorite by far.

  • Jim L.
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

    Its a marina

    This is a beautiful marina. I think it is maintained by Delaware State Parks. There is plenty to do there like fishing charters, crabbing, fishing and bird watching. There is also parking for the public beach. There is a camp ground next to the marina too. A great place to spend the day

Guide to Dover

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area provides equestrian camping opportunities 40 miles north of Dover. The facility maintains approximately 80 miles of multi-purpose trails across 5,600 acres of forest and field terrain. Equestrian campsites include electric hookups, water access, tables, and fire rings. The trail system features varied terrain and water crossings accessible year-round.

What to do

Paddle the pond: Trap Pond State Park offers excellent water recreation opportunities with boat rentals available seasonally. "We walked around the pond and rented boats and kayaks for the day and rowed back to our site which the kids loved. They got to spend the day learning to paddle on the pond," notes Lucia B. from Trap Pond State Park Campground.

Try disc golf: Tuckahoe State Park features a disc golf course among its recreational offerings. A camper mentioned, "The state park has two playgrounds that are both open and trails to hike. I LOVE the commercial-sized washing sink for your dishes, since you don't have full hookups its a BIG deal," according to Kasey M. who stayed at Tuckahoe State Park Campground.

Explore nature trails: Blackbird State Forest offers secluded campsites with trail access. "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. Nice hikes in the area, great weekend!" shares Emily M. who enjoyed the natural setting.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Lums Pond State Park provides generous camping spaces with modern facilities. "About 1/4 of the sites were occupied. It was very quiet. The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun. The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms," reports Adam and Suzanne B. from Lums Pond State Park.

Water access: Delaware Seashore State Park offers beachfront camping with convenient ocean access. A camper noted, "Ocean was a short 5 minute walk from our campsite- along with a playground and delicious restaurant (that even served vegan food!)! I didn't use the bathroom/bathhouse, but my husband said they were clean, well maintained and had excellent water pressure," according to Gayle B. who visited Delaware Seashore State Park Campground.

Free amenities: Several parks offer complimentary services beyond basic camping. At Trap Pond, "They also had a bike shed where you can sign out bikes for free for the day which was super neat. They also have wheelbarrows to borrow so if you have a drive up site you can use them," explains Lucia B.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many horse campgrounds near Dover, Delaware require advance booking. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond, which offers both equestrian sites and standard camping options.

Seasonal operations: Most equestrian facilities have specific operating seasons. Martinak State Park operates "March to November" according to park information, while Tuckahoe State Park runs "March 25 to November 27." Plan accordingly when arranging horse camping trips near Delaware.

Limited facilities at primitive sites: Blackbird State Forest provides a more rustic experience. "There are a couple portapotties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another. There is one water pump," explains D R. from Blackbird State Forest Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature child-friendly play areas. "Our daughter really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards). The only complaint I have is that the kiddie swings seem to be modeled after the seasickness machine," shares Mark from Lums Pond State Park.

Educational activities: Martinak State Park offers learning opportunities for children. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program," mentions Jean C. from Martinak State Park Campground.

Bath facility considerations: When camping with children, bathroom proximity matters. "Some engineering genius put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike," warns al K. from Lums Pond, suggesting families should consider site selection carefully.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Some parks require additional effort to set up. "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," notes Jim G. about Trap Pond State Park.

Full hookup availability: Electric service varies by campground. "Sites are full hook up with about 5 tent sites. All are pretty much level. Close to shopping if needed," explains Sandy E. about Lums Pond, which offers convenient camping for horse owners traveling with RVs.

Bridge proximity considerations: Delaware Seashore sites have varying noise levels. "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," explains Gayle B., offering insight for those sensitive to sound.

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