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Best Equestrian Camping near Middletown, DE

119 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Blackbird State Forest provides multiple camping options for equestrians near Middletown. Sites are generously spaced with fire pits, grills, and picnic tables, offering privacy for campers with horses. Each campsite accommodates 2-3 vehicles plus horse trailers in designated parking areas. The forest maintains several port-a-potties throughout the camping area, though some sites require a short walk to reach facilities. Firewood is provided at each site, eliminating the need to transport materials that might carry invasive species. The camping area features dirt ground covered with woodchips, creating stable footing around tent areas and horse tie-out locations.

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, located in nearby Elkton, Maryland, offers additional horse camping opportunities within driving distance of Middletown. The trail system connects riders to extensive bridle paths throughout the forested property. Horseback riding is encouraged throughout the property, with multiple access points to trail networks suitable for various riding abilities. Water is available for horses at designated hydration stations, though campers should verify seasonal availability before arriving. Trail riders frequently note the well-maintained paths and sufficient room for horse trailer parking at designated campsites. The management area requires advance reservations for overnight equestrian camping, particularly during peak seasons when sites fill quickly. Electric hookups are available at select sites for campers requiring power for horse-related equipment.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Middletown, Delaware (6)

    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $32 / 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. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    5 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."

    3. Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Ridgely, MD
    34 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."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

    3 Reviews
    Newark, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 398-1246

    5. Martinak State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Denton, MD
    41 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."

    6. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."

    "Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."

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119 Reviews of 6 Middletown Campgrounds

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Jason E.
    Oct. 14, 2019

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Nice, spacious campground in DE

    This State park campground is very well maintained. The staff is friendly. Quiet, clean area and had no problem navigating in our 40’ 5th wheel. Great place to stay and check out “Lower, slower Delaware.”

  • M
    Apr. 4, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Will be back again [when we can get a reservation]

    I understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at Lums Pond.  I don't know if it's the host campers or the management, but they're definitely doing something right.  

    I have to say, Jim, the host camper by us was fantastic.  As it was our first trip after a long winter, I managed to forget to put the anode back in our water heater.  I went over and sheepishly asked him if I could borrow a 1 1/2" socket.  He not only lent us a socket, but asked if I needed help, and if I had teflon tape (which I did) and was willing to lend a hand.

    The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back.  That was a bonus.

    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 that they had on Mythbusters (https://archive.org/details/MythBusters..Season.3..480p576P..DVDripHDTV..X265HEVC..O69..FIXED/Mythbusters+-+S03E26+-+Seasickness+-+Kill+or+Cure.mkv).  I could only go on the swing with her for a little bit before I started to turn green.  Other than that?  She fought us about leaving the playground, and really would have been content if that was all we did.

    I took her older cousins to  the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore.

    The trails were well marked, and the day we took a hike, we ended up on the equestrian trail that runs all the way around the pond.  It was a long, but easy hike.

    The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease.

    All in all, it was a fantastic trip, and I hope to go back soon.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Snall campground, big sites

    Nice smaller campground with large spacious sites. Very level and spaced apart from neighbor is you pick the right spots. We were in 17 which looked out to open space and woods. If it rains, some sites are flooded. Not much going on for activities in March. 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.

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

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Small and Nice

    This was our first time here and it’s only an hour from home. I was hopeful for another nice DE state park and I wasn’t disappointed. All DE parks are nicely laid out. There were shaded spots and sunny spots. Bathhouse was clean. The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them. Sites do sit close to the road but are spacious side to side. There is a large field in the center and woods surrounding the loop. Site 33 was close to our back side but site 37 was far from us. There is one cross road with sites and those were closer together. Sites on pond side were more spread apart than the opposite side. The one tent area was behind and slightly surrounding an RV site which was weird. The other tent areas were separate from RV sites. I would recommend this campground.

  • V
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    A Gem of a State Park

    We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. 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. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!

  • Melissa C.
    Mar. 2, 2017

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Really nice to kayak

    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. RVs, tents, youth group, etc. while I was only there for one chilly April night, my partner and I were looking forward to kayaking along the lake and creek. I was new to the sport and it was windy so the lake was a bit scary to kayak but the creek was perfect. With all the vegetation growing back, it felt like you were in Florida. There were interpretive signs all along the creek to teach about the birds, amphibians, and even beavers one might see. One of the downsides to the campground was that the bathrooms were small and far away from the campsites. That is, if we went to the right ones. Could have been user error.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 24, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Quaint State Park

    Our GPS wanted to take us to the main park entrance on Howell School Rd versus Red Lion Rd to the campground entrance on the other side of the pond. The gate and store were not open so we went directly to back-in site 26 with FHUs. Our reservation sheet and vehicle pass were on the post when we arrived. Back-in was okay with having to swing our F-450 and 39’ 5th wheel into the grass between sites across the street. Utilities were smartly placed at the middle of the pad. We had 2 to 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on AT&T. However, we had trouble with AT&T maintaining internet on our Weingard Connect. The CG is in two loops. Sites 1-30 make up the first loop and that is where most of the larger rigs camped. A rough estimate(double check site size online) is that sites 12- 18 will take larger rigs up to around 45’ but you’ll need to park your tow vehicle or toad angled in front of your rig. Our site was long enough for our 39’ fifth wheel but we had to park our truck at an angle as well. The second loop does have larger sites but is mainly suited for small rigs to include a tent area. Both loops have a large grass field in the middle that the sites back up to, which is great for playing outside games and without many trees so you could use satellite from almost all the sites. From a spaciousness point of view, the best site in the CG is 17, but it is near the walking trail. The shower house also contains a small laundry with 3 washers and 4 dryers that are reasonably priced, although one washer was out of service at the time. However, there was not a change machine. You could purchase firewood from one of the on duty camp hosts. A short drive from the campground to another Lum’s Pond State Park area there’s a really cool dog park where you can walk the dogs off leash down trails and with open play areas along the pond. One of the best features of this off-leash area is how secluded it is away from the main road. Supposedly this is known as a haunted campground, although we didn't see or hear anything out of the ordinary. If in the area, we would stay here again.

Guide to Middletown

Camping options near Middletown, Delaware span the Delmarva Peninsula's unique coastal plain terrain, with most sites situated at elevations under 100 feet. The region experiences humid subtropical conditions with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and moderate rainfall throughout the year. The area contains both state forests and water-adjacent campgrounds that accommodate different types of camping vehicles and equipment.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers accessible fishing in Delaware's largest freshwater pond. "The fishing pier was easily accessible, though we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore," notes Mark in his review of the park.

Kayaking and canoeing: At Lums Pond State Park Campground, paddlers can enjoy the calm waters. "From the moment I pulled in and observed how large the sites were, I was hooked. Bike trails, Going Ape, kayaking and peaceful," writes Leah H. about her experience.

Hiking trail systems: Tuckahoe State Park Campground provides extensive hiking opportunities within driving distance of Middletown. "Excellent for hikers. Lots of trails to hike. Beautiful, peaceful," reports Shawn in his review, highlighting the natural setting for day hikes.

What campers like

Level campsites: Martinak State Park receives positive feedback for its terrain. "Easy to navigate through with a trailer. Nice trails and playground. Bathrooms were like brand new. Water and electric on our loop," says Rhonda S. about the Martinak State Park Campground.

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the generous spacing between sites at Blackbird State Forest. "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," Sarah M. reports in her review.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained restrooms. "The bathhouse is absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease," notes one reviewer about their experience at a nearby campground.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Hibernia County Park, one of the equestrian-friendly options near Middletown.

Limited hookups: Some campgrounds near Middletown have restricted amenities. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," explains Jennifer S. about facilities at a nearby park.

Weather considerations: The humid climate affects camping conditions. "We lost power during a rain storm," notes Sean R. about his stay at Tuckahoe State Park, highlighting the need to prepare for occasional summer storms.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "For kids, there's a simple swingset in the loop and a larger, newer playground," describes Jean C. about Martinak State Park Campground, making it suitable for families with young children.

Junior ranger programs: Educational opportunities exist for children. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program," mentions a reviewer about nearby state parks that complement the equestrian campgrounds near Middletown, Delaware.

Kid-friendly fishing: Some locations offer special fishing areas for children. "The children's pond is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails. The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," says Anna about her family's experience at a local park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RV campers should research specific site dimensions. "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," explains Ellen B. about options at Lums Pond State Park Campground.

Dump station access: Not all equestrian campgrounds near Middletown provide full RV services. "There is NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee, otherwise, you'll have to look for a truck stop on the way home," advises a reviewer about facilities in the area.

Leveling challenges: Some horse campgrounds near Middletown require additional preparation. "The sites aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix," notes Jennifer S. about camping with larger vehicles at horse-friendly campgrounds in the region.

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