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The Best Camping in Delaware

Looking for the best camping in Delaware? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Delaware. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Delaware

  • Georgetown, Delaware

    Camp at Redden State Forest

    3.5
    Redden State Forest, located in central Sussex county, is Delaware's largest state forest with over 12,400 acres. The forest offers 44 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and bird watching.  A limited number primitive campsites are available for no charge. Reservations are required, and the maxim...
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  • Bear, Delaware

    Camp at Lums Pond State Park

    5.0
    Lums Pond State Park offers endless adventures while you camp in the newly renovated campground. Explore the pond via kayak, hike through more than 12 miles of trails, fish from the water’s edge, take your dog to enjoy the off-leash dog park, or try the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course.   The camp...
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  • Lewes, Delaware

    Camp at Cape Henlopen State Park

    Located at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen is a 7,000 acre park which offers a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history. During your stay, you can swim in the ocean waves, bike through the sand dunes, fish from the Bayside fishing pier, c...
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  • Laurel, Delaware

    Camp at Trap Pond State Park

    Camp within the enchanting forest of Trap Pond State Park and explore the northernmost natural grove of baldcypress trees on the east coast. Be sure to take out a kayak or canoe and paddle among the ancient baldcypress swamp to discover native birds, turtles, wildflowers, and other incredible spe...
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  • Bethany Beach, Delaware

    Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park

    4.0
    Delaware Seashore State Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Rehoboth and Indian River Bays to the west. the campground is located beside the iconic Indian River Inlet Bridge, only a short walk from the beach. Be sure to visit the Indian River Life-Saving Station, a h...
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  • Harrington, Delaware

    Camp at Killens Pond State Park

    The Killens Pond Campground is tucked in a section of forest overlooking the 66-acre millpond. During your stay, you can explore the woodland trails, grassy fields, disc golf course, game courts, ball fields, picnic areas, water park and the nature center. Be sure to take a kayak out to explore t...
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  • Smyrna, Delaware

    Hike Tybout Tract Blue Trail

    4.5 mi / 62 ft gain
    Tybout Tract Blue Trail is a 4.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Clayton, Delaware.
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  • Smyrna, Delaware

    Hike Tybout Tract Trail

    1.9 mi / 22 ft gain
    Tybout Tract Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Townsend, Delaware.
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  • Bear, Delaware

    Hike Little Jersey Trail Around Lums Pond

    7.7 mi / 150 ft gain
    Little Jersey Trail around Lums Pond is a 7.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Bear, Delaware.
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