Best Tent Camping near Townsend, DE

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Townsend? We've got you covered. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Townsend, DE (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
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    1. Blackbird State Forest Campground

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    96 Saves
    Townsend, Delaware

    Open for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.

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    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
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    2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

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    186 Saves
    Gradyville, Pennsylvania

    Group Camping only by arrangement/reservation Qualified organized groups can use the 120-person area from April to October. A restroom with flush toilets, but no showers, is available. To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.

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    3. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
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    104 Saves
    Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    The campground is open Friday and Saturday nights only. Two camping units are permitted at each site, one unit must be a tent. Sleeping in personal vehicles is not permitted.

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    $15 - $50 / night

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    5. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping

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    38 Saves
    Gibson Island, Maryland

    The park has two Youth Group Camping sites that are strictly for official youth groups only. The youth group camping sites are open from the beginning of April through the beginning of November. These rustic camping sites overlook the Chesapeake Bay. Each site has a small picnic shelter with two tables and a grill. Download a Youth Group Pass application online.

    If your youth group would like to do a service project during your stay, please call the park two weeks before the date of your arrival and speak with the volunteer coordinator to set up a project.

    Make youth group camping reservations on-line for Sandy Point State Park or call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267).

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    Camper-submitted photo from Redden State Forest Campground
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    7. Tinicum Island

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    9 Saves
    Essington, Pennsylvania

    Little Tinicum Island has 1 designated campsite on the Island. It is located in the Delaware River is the site of one of the few tidal mud flats in Pennsylvania. This is also the site of several wetland species of plants and animals not commonly found in Pennsylvania. The island is a good place to observe waterfowl as well as some uncommon plants.

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      8. Hart-Miller Island State Park

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      41 Saves
      Fort Howard, Maryland

      There is currently no water supply, and there are no restrooms available on Hart-Miller Island due to repairs and an unanticipated supply shortage. The current anticipated return of these amenities is July 2022.

      Hart-Miller Island is a 1,100-acre island located in Baltimore County on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is a must see for those who want to get away from it all. The island was originally part of a peninsula that extended from Edgemere, Maryland. The two islands, Hart and Miller, were joined by the construction of a dike in 1981, and until 2009, the impoundment was filled with dredge material from Baltimore Harbor, eventually creating Hart-Miller island. In recent years, Hart-Miller Island has become a haven for boaters in the northern Chesapeake Bay, providing the public opportunities to encounter many different species of plants, insects and wildlife along with other fun recreational activities.

      The western shore of the island offers safe mooring, wading and access to a 3,000-foot sandy beach. Hart-Miller Island State Park also includes Hawk Cove and Pleasure Island, which also provide recreational opportunities and camping. The park is well-known for its abundant migrating bird populations.

      Camping is available from May 1-September 30.

      Hart-Miller Island State Park offers 22 campsites available on a first come, first serve basis:

      6 sites in the main camping area on Hart-Miller Island 11 sites at Hawk Cove 5 sites on Pleasure Island All sites have a picnic table, lantern post and campfire grill.

      Campfires may only be built in the fire rings provided.​​

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      $6 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Townsend

        506 Reviews of 11 Townsend Campgrounds


        • Paula The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
          Jan. 3, 2025

          Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

          Great to find a place open for overnight

          It was cold so we asked to be put close to bathrooms so we could leave camper winterized. They accommodated us nicely. The park is better looking toward the back but the sites are kind of crowded together and bare.

        • Frank J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park Campground
          Oct. 21, 2024

          Parvin State Park Campground

          Good size camp sites

          Bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water. I stayed at Site#8 in a travel trailer. Site was level and easy in and out. Large site off the main road to other sites. Nice hiking trails. Staff very nice. The dump station is sometimes secured has a combination lock. Ask for the combination during check-in. Note: Some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them.

          Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars.

        • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Martinak State Park Campground
          Oct. 2, 2024

          Martinak State Park Campground

          Beautiful campground with cozy bathroom

          I love this campground very much. I called the office book my reservation, the representative put me in Acorn loop.

          When I arrived by the late evening, there are only two camper in a huge site. Then I drove to Butterfly loop, this site have much more peoples, some camper tell me, the Ranger will coming soon; finally the ranger help me move my site into the Butterfly loop. From my experience, better book campsite by yourself online, then you have an idea this site how many occupancy.

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands Camping Resort
          Sep. 22, 2024

          Woodlands Camping Resort

          No frills, but OK

          Staying in the overnight section was just OK. Only 4 50 amp spots, luckily we secured one. No sewer hookup, but there is a dump station in the seasonal/ permanent section. The campground is gated and that is nice, because the surrounding area is not great. *Highlight- super fun restaurant very nearby, great food, live music, on the Elk river. Restaurant is Unwind on the Water.

        • Brett D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
          Sep. 17, 2024

          Susquehanna State Park Campground

          Good Near by Camping

          Good near by camping less then 90 minutes from me. Relatively quiet campsite, family friendly. We stayed in site 38 on the Acorn loop,  which had a fair amount of roots and took some work to get leveled , but was manageable once the camper was leveled. Electric worked great. Hiking trails were infested with yellow jackets and stung myself and my wife while hiking. Also Steppingstone farm was closed , but was not indicated on the website prior to camping. If you like beer I recommend checking out Hopkins Brewery, which is about 8 minutes away from the campsite.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville
          Sep. 16, 2024

          Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

          It’s a Kid’s Campground

          Granted it’s a Yogi Bear campground, so the kids were expected. However, adults carrying on well beyond the 11pm quiet time, outrageously loud hay rides well past 9pm on Friday, combined with a ton of golf carts and under age drivers it’s unanimous, we won’t be back.

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Tuckahoe State Park Campground
          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!

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
          Sep. 12, 2024

          Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

          Peaceful New Jersey

          I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.

        • Stephen S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
          Aug. 14, 2024

          Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

          Persied Peak Watch

          I'd have stayed at a different site on different conditions, but they have a spot for just about anything, from what I could tell. Staff and grounds are awesome!

        • pThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
          Jul. 9, 2024

          Pequea Creek Campground

          Peaceful, beautiful location

          Beautiful picturesque campground with large spots and a lot of trees. Very quiet and close enough to Lancaster for shopping. Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful.

          Bath house is located at top of steep hill and bathrooms were not very clean. So if you don’t have a camper to use, you might not like the bath house situation.

          I would definitely stay here again due to the beauty and quietness of the camp sites. Thanks Lori and John for a great 4th of July extended weekend!

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
          Jun. 30, 2024

          Susquehanna State Park Campground

          Good State Park

          We camped here to hike and visit Havre de Grace. For a State Park it's pretty nice. We have a tiny camper so we stayed on the Acorn loop which has a few sites with power. 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. Beechnut sites are more open and close to the road. It also seemed more crowded and noisy over there. There is a hiking trail right off Acorn loop which was nice, with options for easy or difficult. The staff were super friendly and the bathrooms were kept clean. There was quite a bit of poison ivy though and we had to keep the dogs on tight leashes. Phone service is very spotty but if you wander around Beechnut you can pick some up. Lots of great hiking and there are a couple of great tubing and fishing areas. I would camp there again.

        • Matt S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
          Jun. 17, 2024

          Jellystone Park South Jersey

          Relaxing Father's Day Weekend

          We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort South Jersey for Father’s Day weekend. This was our third stay at this campground, but the first since new owners took over and converted it to a Jellystone. 

          THINGS I LIKED: 

          1. Everything, including our site, was in great condition, clean, and good working order 

          2. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night’s live band 

          3. Our site included a nice concrete pad big enough to park our 45’ motorhome+ toad 

          4. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees 

          5. The pool and surrounding amenities are nice and clean including lake, snack bar, and ice cream 

          WOULD WE COME BACK? 

          Absolutely, this is a nice place for a few days of downtime.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cecil County Permaculture
          Jun. 15, 2024

          Cecil County Permaculture

          Good campsite for great nature, animals, and a great deal!

          Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!

        • Gerald B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Campground
          Jun. 7, 2024

          Otter Creek Campground

          FANTASTIC Campground!!

          FANTASTIC Campground!! Its close proximity to the Susquehanna River, Otter Creek, and the Mason Dixon Trail is absolutely ideal! Sites are spacious and nice! Restrooms clean! Showers good; cost 50¢ for 6 min, but that's fine...ensures enough hot water for everyone and no waste. Most of all, I really liked the campground managers, Scott and Mandy!! They are extremely helpful and friendly, and all around great people!!

        • jThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
          May. 14, 2024

          Pequea Creek Campground

          Loved our stay!

          Lori was great with booking process, the general store has ice, and anything else you could forget. They deliver firewood to your site. We brought our 7 year old and we visited the playgrounds, hiked the trails and explored the creek area. Boat ramp near by, we had site 54 which was nice and private. Site had fire ring, picnic table, water and electric. 25 mins from dt Lancaster which we visited as well. I’d definitely stay there again.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from The Loose Caboose Campground
          May. 1, 2024

          The Loose Caboose Campground

          Nice location, not the greatest campground

          We arrived and got setup only to find out the water didn't work. We had crawl into the bushes to get to a hose running down from a campsite up the hill. If we'd have had a long enough hose, I would probably have forgotten that entirely, but having to find a hardware store to get a hose, was annoying.

          The place had an overall dingy, old feeling.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
          Apr. 29, 2024

          Lums Pond State Park Campground

          Great place to hike

          Had a nice time camping for two nights. If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub. They have been around since the 1990s!

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          Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
          Apr. 17, 2024

          Lums Pond State Park Campground

          Great Campground some wuitks

          Great secluded campground, peaceful. Great bath houses, always super clean.

          Some engineering genious put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs 12 slideout supernova with 5 bathrooms and a washer/dryer get the closest spot to a quick potty/shower break.

        • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lancaster-New Holland KOA
          Apr. 5, 2024

          Lancaster-New Holland KOA

          Quiet and Simple in a good way

          The campground is very clean, nice spots with gravel and nice views. The store was stocked well with essentials, and the women running the store was very helpful and friendly. The campground is very well lit and can be navigated easily at night. The bathhouse was clean and only 1 bout of cold water why showering but a quick on and off of the water did the trick. The only downfall for us was the limited things to do with a child. They have a swinger but nothing else. It's hard to entertain on rainy days.

        • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
          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.


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        Guide to Townsend

        Tent camping near Townsend, Delaware offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can immerse themselves in the great outdoors. From well-equipped campgrounds to beautiful hiking trails, there's something for everyone.

        Local Activities for Tent Campers

        • Enjoy the scenic hiking trails at Susquehannock State Park Campground, which lead down to Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River, perfect for a day of exploration.
        • Experience the beauty of wildflowers and wildlife while biking to the Conowingo Dam from Susquehannock State Park Campground, a great spot for eagle watching.
        • For a unique experience, head to Tinicum Island, accessible by boat, where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by water.

        Tips for Tent Camping Near Townsend

        • Make sure to bring your own water and firewood when camping at Tinicum Island, as these amenities are not available on-site.
        • If you're camping at Hibernia County Park, be prepared for close quarters with other campers, as sites are closely spaced.
        • For families, Hibernia County Park offers a children's pond and playground, making it a great choice for a fun-filled camping trip.

        Tent Campers Should Check Out Hibernia County Park

        • The park features well-maintained picnic tables and fire rings at each site, perfect for evening gatherings at Hibernia County Park.
        • Enjoy the tranquility of the lake, just a short hike from your campsite at Hibernia County Park, ideal for fishing and relaxing by the water.
        • With a low camping fee of $15 per night, Hibernia County Park offers an affordable option for families looking to enjoy the outdoors.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Townsend, DE?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Townsend, DE is Blackbird State Forest Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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