2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Blackbird State Forest Campground offers horse trails and accommodates both tent and RV camping, though the campground is currently closed until further notice. The campsites are spacious and private, with each site providing fire pits, grills, and picnic tables. Eight designated camping areas are available within the forest, attracting equestrians for its trail access. Trail users occasionally pass near some campsites, but the sites maintain sufficient privacy. Portable toilets serve the camping area, with some sites located closer to these facilities than others.
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area provides extensive trail networks suitable for horseback riding near the Delaware-Maryland border. The area features drinking water, electric hookups, and toilets for campers with horses. Trail systems connect riders to various parts of the 5,600+ acre natural area, allowing for extended riding opportunities. Trailer parking accommodates horse owners, though corrals are not provided on-site. Water troughs are accessible at designated points throughout the management area. The campground maintains a no-pet policy, which does not apply to horses properly kept in designated areas. Reservations are required for overnight stays with horses.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $45 / 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
"We stayed in a full hook up site, and we found the campground to be clean, well maintained and so close to the beach."
"The really great aspect of Delaware Seashore State Park is your close proximity to the water. The park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and Indian River Bay."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $132 / night
"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
"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
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
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.
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
RangerLots of trails to hike. Beautiful, peaceful. Some sites not level.
Equestrian camping near Lawrence, New Jersey offers trails and facilities specifically designed for horseback riders. Situated within the mid-Atlantic region, these campgrounds experience moderate seasonal temperatures with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s. Trail systems throughout these natural areas connect riders to thousands of acres of protected woodlands, with terrain varying from flat meadows to gentle rolling hills.
Trail riding on designated paths: Tuckahoe State Park Campground has "20 miles of hiking trails are also open for biking and horseback riding." One camper noted, "We tend to use Tuckahoe as a way station while camping our way up and down the Bay."
Fishing in local waterways: At Martinak State Park, visitors enjoy access to prime fishing spots. A visitor shared, "This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here." Another camper confirmed it's a "Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports."
Kayaking and canoeing: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers water recreation options with "a kayak launch between sites 46 and 48. The walk to Tuckahoe Creek from the parking area is very short, and the creek leads to Tuckahoe Lake with more of the creek on the other side of the lake."
Spacious sites with privacy: Campers at Blackbird State Forest Campground appreciate the "spacious and private" sites. One reviewer mentioned, "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return!"
Clean facilities: Martinak State Park receives high marks for maintenance. A camper noted, "Bathhouses are kept clean. They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us." Another reviewer confirmed, "Bathrooms were like brand new."
Natural surroundings: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers a balance of nature and amenities. As one camper described, "Beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved." Another mentioned, "Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking."
Reservation requirements: Popular equestrian camping destinations fill quickly. At Lums Pond, a camper advised, "Book early because it fills up fast!" This is especially important during peak seasons and holidays.
Limited facilities at some locations: Blackbird State Forest Campground has basic amenities only. A reviewer mentioned, "No running water- only port a potties but they were clean." Another noted, "There are a couple portapotties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another."
Seasonal considerations: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground operates year-round but has distinct seasonal patterns. A visitor warned about environmental factors: "The only negative was how bad it smelled from all the dead horseshoe crabs!" Weather can also be a factor, as "The winds were nuts and over 50mph."
Look for playgrounds: Martinak State Park Campground offers multiple play areas for children. A reviewer mentioned, "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."
Consider cabins for comfort: Some parks offer cabins as alternatives to tent camping. At Tuckahoe State Park, "There are 8 camper cabins, 4 on each loop. There are beds for 4 or 6 people, and the cabins have air conditioning, a ceiling fan and electricity. These are a nice alternative to camping in a tent."
Choose sites based on bathroom proximity: At Blackbird State Forest, plan your site selection strategically. A camper observed, "There are multiple port a potties here but some sites are a bit far from them. Each site has a fire pit, a grill, and two tables with a decent amount of space for tents."
Hookup availability varies: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground offers various site types. A reviewer noted, "There are two units to this state park campground - one north of the Charles W. Cullen Memorial Bridge and one on the south side. The south side has over 300 campsites, some with hookups and some without."
Site size considerations: When choosing a site, verify dimensions for your equipment. One camper at Tuckahoe State Park warned, "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."
Dumping facilities: Martinak State Park has limited hookups but provides dump stations. A camper shared, "Sites do not have sewer but does have dump. Great park that offers alot!" This allows for longer stays with proper waste management.
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