Delaware Seashore State Park Campground sits between Route 1 and the bay, accommodating tent, RV, and cabin camping across two units - north and south of the Charles W. Cullen Memorial Bridge. The campground's flat terrain offers no natural shade and experiences significant winds due to its coastal location. Tent camping areas face drainage challenges during rainstorms, while RV sites provide full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections.
What to do
Beach access: The campground provides direct beach access within a short 5-minute walk from most sites. Sam D. notes, "The campsite is great, and very close to the beach. The amenities are pretty solid overall, which is nice too."
Fishing opportunities: The inlet area near Delaware Seashore State Park Campground serves as a popular fishing spot. According to one camper, "This is a popular fishing spot on the inlet," making it suitable for anglers seeking coastal species.
Visit nearby beaches: The campground's location provides convenient access to multiple beach towns. One visitor explains, "You are close to rehobeth broadwalk or ocean city," allowing campers to explore different coastal communities during their stay.
What campers like
Bay side water access: For families with children, the calmer waters on the bay side offer safer swimming conditions. Rich E. mentions, "we like the bay side for the kids no waves," highlighting this benefit for those traveling with younger campers.
Nighttime bridge views: Many campers appreciate the illuminated bridge visible from the campground. Dawn T. shares, "My favorite thing is at night when the rt.1 bridge lights up blue. Love that bridge," creating a scenic nighttime view unique to this location.
Modern playground facilities: Blackbird State Forest Campground offers more secluded camping with spacious sites. One reviewer states, "Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return!" This provides a contrasting experience to the more compact Delaware Seashore sites.
What you should know
Wind conditions: The coastal location means persistent wind conditions that can affect camping comfort. Joe R. warns, "The winds were nuts and over 50mph. We switched sites to spare our slide side, so caution to look at windy before going."
Site spacing and privacy: Sites at Delaware Seashore are positioned close together with minimal separation. One camper notes, "There is zero privacy/separation between sites, but this is the price you pay for easy and close beach access!"
Natural odors: During certain seasons, decomposing marine life can create strong odors at the campground. William H. mentions, "The only negative was how bad it smelled from all the dead horseshoe crabs!" This natural occurrence peaks during specific times of the year.
Tips for camping with families
Consider campsite location: Request sites farther from the bridge if possible for younger children. One camper observes, "The noise of the coast guard waking up is alarming, but neat. It was trumpets and sounded like a horse race at 7am!"
Plan for flooding: Tent campers should prepare for potential water issues. Nicole S. warns, "However, it does flood in the rain," suggesting elevated tent platforms or waterproof ground covers are advisable.
Group camping options: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground accommodates larger family gatherings with designated areas. Nicole S. shares, "Took a group of 20 tent camping here and it went great! Have done it for multiple years now and every time it is a great experience."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: RV campers should verify site dimensions before booking. One experienced camper reports, "Sites were a bit tight; I believe online it says they're 45x30 but I find that hard to believe. Our trailer is almost 38 feet and we only had a little room left over."
Hookup options: Full service sites with paved pads are available but book quickly during peak seasons. A reviewer notes, "All of the non-hookup sites are sand/grass/gravel and completely level; the hookup sites have paved camper pads (and are also level)."
Weekday camping advantages: For those seeking more space, weekday camping offers better site availability and quieter conditions. One camper observed, "we were there on a Monday the week after Memorial Day and while the sites with the hookups were completely full, there were plenty of empty non-hookup sites."
