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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area accommodates equestrian campers with electric hookups and trailer-friendly sites positioned near an extensive network of horse trails. The park maintains well-developed trails for riders throughout its 5,600+ acres of natural landscape. Water hookups and sanitary dump stations provide necessary utilities for overnight horse camping. Though no dedicated horse corrals are available, the area permits horses with appropriate containment systems brought by owners. Campgrounds remain open year-round, allowing for extended riding seasons across varied terrain. Sites typically require reservations, especially during peak riding months when trail conditions are optimal.
Lums Pond State Park Campground offers horse-friendly camping with full hookup sites that accommodate both riders and their animals. The campground connects to several equestrian trails circling the 200-acre pond, providing scenic riding opportunities through wooded areas. Drinking water stations and electric hookups support extended stays for horse campers. The park features an equestrian center where riders can access additional trail networks and riding facilities. Large, level sites accommodate horse trailers with adequate space for temporary containment systems. Many sites back up to wooded areas where riders can easily access connecting trails. Specially designated equestrian sites include picnic tables and fire rings positioned to maintain proper distance from horse areas. The park's dedicated off-leash dog area also accommodates horses with additional trail access.
"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.”"
from $27 - $45 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"
"Activities See the photo that shows 35 miles of hiking trails. It's an excellent brochure! "
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $21 - $70 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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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ScoutFirst 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.
LegendWe spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
LegendThis is a great little state park tucked away in the woods. Campsites are pretty spacious and have nice shade. The campground has two loops, each with a bathhouse located in the middle. Our site (Butterfly Loop #3) was long enough for our motorhome and tow car. The roads are paved, as was our camping pad. The only utility at our site was 30-amp electric. There are water spigots located throughout each loop and we were close enough to fill our water tank. For the most part, the park is big-rig friendly but we did brush against some trees on our way around the loop. Campsites do vary in length so make sure you include your length when booking. We reserved online and were instructed to just go to our site which was nice and convenient. They sell firewood onsite and have a self-pay station which we loved. There is a nice boat launch and the kayak launch has a platform to assist you getting in and out and there are plenty of places to fish from the bank. There is a nature center (which was not open during our stay), playground, picnic pavilions, amphitheater, The bathrooms could use some more attention. The shower curtains were pink meaning they have not been properly cleaned in a while. Needless to say, we did not shower there. The dump station was closed while we were there but we were told we could use the dump station at Tuckahoe State Park (about 10 miles away). We really enjoyed the short hiking trails and paved trail which allowed us to log about 3 miles without having to leave the park. The campground is a really relaxing place to be. We did drive (about 40 minutes south) to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, both of which we recommend. It is also worth a drive to St. Michaels to see the quaint seaside town and visit the maritime museum (plan on spending half a day at the museum). The only downside is that the park is not gated and open for day use so a lot of people just drive through the campground looking around.
LegendOverall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
ScoutBathrooms are clean and staff is nice
TravelerThe camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
GuideThis campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
ScoutThis is our 3rd time at this park, it is one of our favorites. Well maintained, very quiet. We stay in Loop A (full hookup) pet friendly. Sites are spacious, generally large but they are all back-in sites.
TravelerThis is the most quietest campground. Perfect when you need to go somewhere to think. The people here are very nice. The wildlife is amazing
Equestrian camping near Kirkwood, Delaware offers access to woodland trails through the region's coastal plain topography, with elevations rarely exceeding 400 feet above sea level. The area experiences humid subtropical climate conditions with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Trail conditions typically remain suitable for riding from April through November, with spring and fall offering optimal temperature ranges for equestrian activities.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds provide fishing access within short distance of equestrian camping areas. "The fishing pier... didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore," notes one visitor at Lums Pond State Park Campground.
Kayaking and canoeing: Several campgrounds provide direct water access for paddling activities. At Scotts Run Lake in French Creek State Park Campground, "We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site."
Trail exploration: Beyond equestrian routes, campgrounds maintain extensive multi-use trail networks. "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," explains a camper at Lums Pond State Park.
Site spacing: Many campgrounds near Kirkwood provide adequately separated sites that enhance privacy. "The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun," reports a camper at Lums Pond State Park Campground.
Natural surroundings: Woodland camping environments provide pleasant settings for overnight stays. "We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations... Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking," explains a visitor at Blackbird State Forest Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Several campgrounds maintain clean restroom facilities. A visitor at Tuckahoe State Park Campground noted, "The bathroom/showers are the cleanest I've ever seen, especially since we stayed in the hottest time of the year."
Reservation requirements: Many equestrian-friendly campgrounds fill quickly during prime seasons. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises one Lums Pond camper. Weekends typically require advance planning, especially for equestrian sites.
Limited facilities at primitive sites: Some forest camping areas offer minimal amenities. At Hibernia County Park, "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."
Seasonal closures: Access limitations affect certain campgrounds during winter months. "The campground is only open on the weekends, in season," explains a Hibernia County Park visitor, limiting availability for off-season riding.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain play areas for younger visitors. At Martinak State Park Campground, "They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us."
Multi-generational activities: Consider campgrounds with diverse recreation options beyond equestrian trails.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Kirkwood, DE is Lums Pond State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 53 reviews.
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