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Lums Pond State Park Campground welcomes pets at all 68 campsites on its spacious grounds near Middletown. Each site includes a concrete pad, picnic table, and fire ring, with full hookups available for RVs. The campground maintains a strict leash policy requiring dogs to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times. Blackbird State Forest Campground, currently closed until further notice, previously offered 8 primitive tent and RV sites where pets were allowed. The campsites at Lums Pond feature large, level spaces with good separation between neighbors, providing ample room for pets to settle in without disturbing fellow campers. Sites are positioned around a central field area with surrounding woods, offering various sun and shade options. Bathroom facilities remain consistently clean, though tent campers face longer walks to reach them than RV sites.
Numerous hiking opportunities exist for dogs and their owners, including the 7-mile trail that circles Lums Pond and the 8-mile multi-purpose trail system. The Mike Castle Trail along the C&D Canal is accessible just across from the park entrance, providing additional pet exercise options. The park's pond allows fishing and non-motorized boating, though pets must remain on leash near water areas. During summer months, campers should monitor pets for ticks and mosquitoes, particularly prevalent in the wooded sections of the campground. The state park features several recreational amenities including a Go Ape zipline course, kayak rentals, and fishing piers. Sites fill quickly during peak seasons, with reservations highly recommended for anyone planning to camp with pets, as the campground's popularity means last-minute availability is limited.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Middletown (68)
1. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."
"The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."
6 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $22 - $37 / night
2. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $55 / night
3. 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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
4. Woodlands Camping Resort
"It’s a clean, well kept space, completely surrounded by state forest, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay, hiking/biking trails right out of the campground."
5. Susquehanna State Park Campground
"Had a great weekend trip here, close to DC and Delaware. Wonderful hiking trails with river views. Only caveat- got pretty muddy since it rained the day before and our site didn’t have a tent pad."
"Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $50 / night
6. Canoein’ Sue’s
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $52 / night
7. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
8. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Mini cabin D is pet friendly but one of the few. Bathrooms were pretty clean, although perpetually wet floors throughout. Nice washing station for doing dishes, which was a major plus."
"There was a small lending library next to the store/office and wood was for sale too. There are sites that aren’t level but ours was okay. Nearby is St. Michael’s, MD."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
9. Cecil County Permaculture
"Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!"
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $16 / night
10. 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."
36 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $22 - $93 / night
Drive Time
- 24 min from Dover, DE
- 57 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 1 hr 13 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 14 min from Vineland, NJ
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Middletown, DE
662 Reviews of 68 Middletown Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We 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.
Peggy C.
TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
- LLynn C.Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
Adam and Suzanne B.
GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
Brian T.ScoutCountry Acres Campground
Excellent But.
The campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My 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…
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.
Guide to Middletown
Camping near Middletown, Delaware offers diverse options spanning three states within a 30-mile radius. The region features coastal plain terrain with elevations rarely exceeding 400 feet, creating accessible camping conditions year-round. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide milder camping weather.
What to do
Water activities at Lums Pond: The 200-acre pond supports various non-motorized boating options. "We spent a long weekend with family at Lums Pond State Park Campground and so glad we did... Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," notes Matt S. The pond also offers fishing opportunities.
Hiking trail networks: Elk Neck State Park Campground features several trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "There's a ton of camping at Elk Neck, including a loop with full hook ups... There's a camp store, boat ramp, swimming, fishing and lots of great hiking. Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends) the light house and the view are definitely worth it," advises David G.
Splash park fun: Killens Pond State Park Campground offers a water park facility for summer visitors. "The water park is great and had something for everyone. The area for the younger kids has two small pile and various slides and water features. The larger pool has a lily pad obstacle course, a small slide and more water features," writes Phinon W.
What campers like
Large, well-spaced sites: Lums Pond State Park Campground receives consistent praise for site size. "In February, 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.
Forest seclusion: Blackbird State Forest Campground provides a more isolated camping experience. "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," says Sarah M.
Clean facilities: Susquehanna State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathhouses. "Bath house was immaculate; by far the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground. Must have been recently renovated," notes Jen V., who also appreciated the "big playground and a few pavilions" at the day-use area.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Campgrounds in the region fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond.
Water and electricity access: Water access varies considerably between campgrounds. At Tuckahoe State Park Campground, "Bathrooms are located in the middle of each loop, and there are spigots on the loops with potable water," according to Mary S.
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