2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Horse camping near Mauricetown ranges from developed sites with full hookups and trailer space to primitive forest campsites with direct trail access. Lums Pond State Park Campground offers accommodations for equestrian visitors, with designated camping areas that support horses. The campground features spacious sites set on concrete pads with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. Horse owners can access trails that circle the pond, providing scenic riding opportunities through wooded areas. The campground maintains clean facilities with modern restrooms and showers. Sites are notably larger than average, with enough space to accommodate both camping equipment and horse trailers. Spacious sites are set back from neighbors, creating privacy even in a developed campground setting.
Located approximately one hour from Mauricetown, Blackbird State Forest Campground provides another option for horse campers, though reviews indicate it is currently closed until further notice. The forest encourages horseback riding on its trail system with multiple designated paths for riders. Each campsite includes fire pits, picnic tables, and ample space for horses and equipment. The sites are well-spaced for privacy, with distances between camping areas that allow for comfortable horse management. The camping area connects directly to forest trails, creating convenient access for morning rides without trailering. Trail conditions remain suitable for horses year-round in most weather conditions, with maintained paths that accommodate riders of various experience levels. Port-a-potties serve as the only restroom facilities, with no running water available.
"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 next weekend
from $27 - $45 / 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."
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from $35 - $352 / night
"Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"
"First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"
from $3 - $60 / 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
ScoutRestrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
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
GuideBeautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
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.
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
Equestrian camping near Mauricetown, New Jersey offers access to diverse woodland and coastal environments across Delaware and New Jersey state forests. The area sits within the mid-Atlantic coastal plain region, characterized by flat terrain, sandy soils, and pine forests at elevations generally below 100 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall temperatures moderate between 55-75°F.
Trail riding: Access extensive forest trails at Brendan Byrne State Forest where riders can explore hundreds of miles of paths. "There are probably hundreds of miles of trails through the woods and bogs to explore. Can't tell you how much I love it. Could spend a whole vacation just with these trails and never leave this state park," notes Benjamin K.
Water activities: Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and paddling at Lums Pond State Park Campground. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," says Matt S. The pond supports electric motors only, making it suitable for quiet water sports.
Beach access: For campers willing to travel further, Delaware Seashore State Park Campground offers ocean and bay access about 90 minutes from Mauricetown. "Ocean was a short 5 minute walk from our campsite - along with a playground and delicious restaurant," reports Gayle B.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms at nearby campgrounds. At Brendan Byrne State Forest, Megan S. notes, "Bathrooms were clean. Showers were a little spidery but kind of expected at a campground."
Spacious camping areas: Blackbird State Forest Campground offers large, private sites despite being temporarily closed. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room," says Sarah M. Similarly, at Lums Pond, a camper mentions, "Beautiful park setting with fantastic sites— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved."
Forest seclusion: The privacy between sites at state forest campgrounds creates a genuine outdoor experience. At Blackbird, one reviewer appreciated that "The camp sites are spaced out a good amount so each site has good privacy." Brendan Byrne offers similar seclusion with "sites spaced out enough to offer privacy."
Reservation requirements: Most state park campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons. At Lums Pond State Park, Ellen B. advises, "Book early because it fills up fast!"
Limited amenities at forest campgrounds: Forest camping sites typically offer basic facilities. Blackbird State Forest features "port a potties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another. There is one water pump."
Seasonal weather considerations: The region experiences high humidity in summer months with moderate bug activity. "Ticks were very active on this visit be sure to remember your bug spray and tuck your pants in your socks!" cautions a Brendan Byrne camper.
Playground access: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground provides family-friendly amenities. "The playground is large and modern," notes one reviewer, while another mentions their daughter "really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards)."
Group camping options: Some parks accommodate larger family gatherings. One Delaware Seashore camper reports, "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."
Trails for all ages: Many trails accommodate different experience levels and ages. At Brendan Byrne, the paths are described as "walkable" from the campsites, making them convenient for families with children.
Full hookup availability: Lums Pond State Park offers complete services for RVs. "Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer," notes Ellen B. The campground can accommodate larger rigs with spacious sites.
Limited privacy in RV sections: Some campgrounds have more open RV areas than tent sections. At Delaware Seashore, an RVer notes, "There is zero privacy/separation between sites, but this is the price you pay for easy and close beach access!"
Level sites: Most developed campgrounds in the region feature level parking areas for RVs. At Lums Pond, campers report, "The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back. That was a bonus."
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