3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
No horse-specific camping facilities are offered at any campgrounds near Denton, Maryland. Martinak State Park Campground, Tuckahoe State Park Campground, and nearby Delaware state parks including Trap Pond, Delaware Seashore, and Lums Pond all indicate "NO horse-corral" in their features list. Campers seeking equestrian accommodations must look elsewhere, as none of these established campgrounds provide dedicated horse corrals, stalls, or designated equestrian campsites.
The state parks around Denton offer camping with standard amenities including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins, but lack the infrastructure for horse camping. Trails at these parks accommodate hikers and general recreation but are not designated for horseback riding. Martinak State Park features waterfront access and boat launches on the Choptank River, while Tuckahoe State Park offers additional recreational activities including disc golf and fishing. Both parks maintain clean facilities with modern bathhouses but cannot accommodate horses or horse trailers for overnight camping.
"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."
"Park is that the Electric loop has larger back in sites on both sides ot the drive loop. The bath house is located in the center of the loop. A separate adjoining loop has a small playground."
from $21 - $70 / night
"Sites are level, in a loop around the bath house. There are also a few cabins available to rent. There's a small $1 surcharge for out of state campers."
"Walking trails are level, flat, and some are paved. We stayed in the electric loop. Plenty of great playground sets and a beautiful amphitheater right in the park."
from $18 - $77 / night
"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."
"It was also right near the showers, which were clean & warm, just what was needed. Tent sites are more secluded and are walk-in; our buddies tent camped the same weekend."
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from $22 - $63 / night
"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."
"We stayed in a full hook up site, and we found the campground to be clean, well maintained and so close to the beach."
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from $26 - $191 / 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."
"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."
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from $22 - $37 / 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."
from $25 / night
GuidePretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
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.
GuideEnjoyed the stay here June 19-21, 2026, in the tents-only section at a campground just 10 minutes from home. I've lived near this campground for 45 of my 66 years but never camped there.
The cramped campsites always turned me off but my wife and I decided to try it as a test run when we bought all new camping gear after not camping for 15 years(well, except for the 40-year-old Coleman stove that still works).
The campsites are tight and strictly BYOS(Bring Your Own Shade). The weather cooperated with temps in the low 80s and cool westerly winds. Because this campground sits adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Inlet and Indian River Bay, it fills up on weekends for camping, beach-going, fishing, kayaking and other water activities. I'd suggest going weekdays if you can.
Even with all the people, though, it was mostly quiet. The traffic from the Indian River Inlet bridge didn't bother me much but it did keep my wife up the first night. The bridge lights up at night and looks most spectacular at sunrise.
We ate dinner at camp the first night and then went to the inlet walkway to watch the sun set. The sunsets over the Indian River Bay, serenaded by the U.S. Coast Guard station's bugle calls with the lowering of the colors at its station at the north side campground, are a must. We also got to see a green heron foraging on the rockpiles and a dolphin swimming through the inlet. Fishermen lined the walkway to add to the atmosphere.
The next morning we drove over to the north side of the inlet to the Burton's Island trail-- another first for me. The trail was probably a mile or so and took about an hour, though it looked like we could have gone further into the brush had we not been wearing shorts and t-shirts. We came across a horseshoe crab traveling along a dirt path and a turtle trying to hide itself under downed tree branches. Blue water surrounded us in the marshes.
An excellent dinner at Matt's Fish House capped off our anniversary and we returned to the campground to watch the sunset again.
The bathrooms were well-placed. They were mostly clean but the five-second" Navy shower" intervals in the showers were annoying. There's no water or electric at the tent sites but a high-powered community water tap works for cleaning dishes.
The ban on open fires at the campground did disappoint. There is a community fire pit but no one used it our two nights there.
Oh, I can't forget the Diamondback turtles. Be careful driving so you don't hit them as they wander through the campground. We saw several lay eggs on the sand volleyball court and one scurried through our campsite and under our picnic table on its way to points unknown. The picnic table at each site is heavy but movable.
The people were friendly even in such crowded conditions. Lots of kids on bikes, skateboards and scooters and at the playground. Basically, you don't come here as much for the camping as you do for the water sports and activities.
As a tent camper, I'd opt for the tent-only loops versus the Standard sites that accommodate tents and small RVs and popups. Our tent-only loops looked less congested than the Standard sites.
I'd give this campground 4.5 stars. It would be an easy 5 if not for the crowded conditions.
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
ScoutWe allways have a blast everybody is so nice and lots to do
GuideFrom well spaced sites to helpful staff, Trap Pond is Delaware state parks crown jewel. The pond itself is beautiful, camp sites are well maintained and spaced apart nicely.
TravelerTrap Pond SP is a lovely park that has everything you need. Electric/water hookups, docks on the pond at each loop, clean bathhouses, and the "day" side of the park on the other side of the pond! A few miles of walking trails, and an incredible, prehistoric feeling paddle trail through gorgeous bald cypress trees. Reasonable camp store. Sites are a wee bit close, but comfortable and level.
Horse camping opportunities near Denton, Maryland are nonexistent at established state park campgrounds. The Eastern Shore region sits at just 15-40 feet above sea level with relatively flat terrain throughout Caroline County. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions in the 60-70°F range with less precipitation.
Kayaking on Tuckahoe Creek: Launch directly from Tuckahoe State Park Campground between sites 46 and 48, with a short walk to the creek that connects to Tuckahoe Lake. "The walk to Tuckahoe Creek from the parking area is very short, and the creek leads to Tuckahoe Lake (no gasoline motors) with more of the creek on the other side of the lake," notes Mary S. at Tuckahoe State Park Campground.
Fishing at Martinak: The Choptank River offers excellent fishing opportunities at Martinak State Park. "This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax," shares Sam D. about Martinak State Park Campground.
Explore Cypress Trees: Trap Pond State Park offers a unique ecosystem just 40 minutes from Denton. "We missed being able to rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboat by a week... We only stayed for one night but would definitely consider returning at a time when we could rent a boat to be able to see the Cypress trees up close," explains a reviewer about their experience.
Spacious, wooded sites: Tuckahoe State Park provides ample space between campsites. "Lots of shade and trees on large sites and space between sites make this a pleasant campground. Parking pads on the electric loop are asphalt," explains Mary S. The campground has two distinct loops: one for tents/cabins and another with electric hookups for RVs.
Waterfront access: Campers appreciate the water access at Martinak State Park. "Very clean. Great amenities! On the water. You can rent canoes. Sites do not have sewer but does have dump. Great park that offers alot!" reports Chris O. The riverfront setting creates opportunities for wildlife viewing and water recreation.
Free bike rentals: At Trap Pond State Park Campground, campers can borrow bicycles without charge. "Bike rentals are free (donations accepted), there are several hiking/biking/horse trails, disc golf, and canoe/kayak/peddle boat rentals (in season)," notes Lee D. This amenity allows visitors to explore the 4.5-mile trail around the pond without bringing their own equipment.
Limited equestrian camping options: No dedicated horse camping facilities exist near Denton, including at Tuckahoe and Martinak State Parks. While some trails accommodate horseback riding, overnight equestrian camping with corrals or paddocks isn't available within a 30-minute drive.
Weather considerations: Delaware Seashore sites can experience extreme winds. "The winds were nuts and over 50mph. We switched sites to spare our slide side, so caution to look at windy before going," warns Joe R. from Delaware Seashore State Park Campground.
Site variations: Campsite size and quality vary significantly, even within the same park. At Tuckahoe, one camper noted: "We booked site 21, blind. The web site does not say site 21 is extremely small. We have a 25' camper, and it barely fit, length and with were an issue. The firepit was about 3-4 feet from our door." This highlights the importance of researching specific sites before booking.
Playground access: Martinak State Park offers multiple play areas for children. "They have lots of easily walked trails. Bath houses are kept clean. They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us," shares Bill F. Families can easily access these facilities from most campsites.
Educational activities: Lums Pond State Park Campground provides nature-based learning opportunities. "Our daughter really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards)... 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," reports Mark.
Kid-friendly water options: When choosing between beach locations, consider wave conditions. "We went to the bay side for the kids no waves," mentions Rich E. about Delaware Seashore, highlighting how the protected bay waters provide safer swimming for younger children compared to ocean beaches.
Hookup locations: At Blackbird State Forest Campground, RV camping is discouraged due to limited facilities. "RV camping is not encouraged. Horseriding is encouraged," notes D.R., making this location better suited for tent campers seeking a primitive experience.
Leveling challenges: Prepare for potentially uneven sites at some parks. A camper at Tuckahoe noted: "Sites are level and sand/grass. There are many trees and reasonable separation between sites (although you can easily see your neighbors)." Bringing leveling blocks is recommended for areas with more natural terrain.
Dump station quality: When traveling without sewer hookups, dump station conditions matter. Adam and Suzanne B. note about Tuckahoe: "Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground." This infrastructure allows RVers to manage tanks efficiently during longer stays.
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