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Camping in Delaware

Discover 18 state parks offering camping in Delaware

🏕️ Camping in Delaware State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 12 months
Nightly fee $25–$65
Max stay 14 days within any 21-day period per park
Booking system ReserveAmerica
  • Reservation fee: $7.25 non-refundable reservation fee per site; half-rental deposit due at booking if more than 60 days out (balance due 60 days before arrival)
  • RV hookups: Water/electric at most RV campgrounds; full hookups (water/electric/sewer) at select sites, e.g. Killens Pond State Park
  • Pets: Leashed pets welcome at campgrounds, attended at all times; designated dog-friendly cabins/cottages (Killens Pond, Trap Pond, Cape Henlopen, Indian River Marina) allow up to 2 dogs for $25/night
  • Firewood: Outside firewood NO LONGER permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds (as of 2025/2026 season); firewood must be purchased on-site at all campgrounds
  • Good to know: As of the 2025/2026 season Delaware banned all outside firewood (buy on-site only) and rolled out new paid dog-friendly cabins/cottages — recent policy changes campers should plan around
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Official agency: Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation (DNREC)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Delaware State Parks with Camping

Trail through Alapocas Woods.

Alapocas Run State Park

+5 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Parade grounds at Fort DuPont State Park

Assawoman Wildlife Area

+4 Bird Watching Surfing Kayaking Biking
Israel Marshall's Home, Auburn Heights at Auburn Valley State Park

Auburn Valley State Park

+6 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking RV Biking
Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park, a replica of Montpelier

Bellevue State Park

+4 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks RV Biking
Beautiful fall foliage by a picnic table near Brandywine Creek State Park

Brandywine Creek State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
WWII observation tower on sand dunes overlooking pristine Atlantic beach at Cape Henlopen State Park

Cape Henlopen State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Disc Golf Surfing Beachcombing Golfing RV Biking
View of the bridge at Delaware Seashore State Park at sunset

Delaware Seashore State Park

+4 Surfing Kayaking RV Biking
The Beach at Fenwick Island State Park

Fenwick Island State Park

+6 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Surfing Golfing RV Biking
Approaching The Old State House of Delaware from behind which is located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware in the First State Heritage Park

First State Heritage Park

+1 RV
Parade grounds at Fort DuPont State Park

Fort DuPont State Park

+3 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks RV
Building and picnic tables at Fox Point State Park

Fox Point State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
View from Holts Landing State Park of Calhoun Landing. On Indian River Bay in Sussex County, Delaware

Holts Landing State Park

+4 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Biking
Killens Pond State Park in Autumn

Killens Pond State Park

+7 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Golfing Kayaking RV Biking
boat docks at Lums Pond State Park

Lums Pond State Park

+9 Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Redden State Forest (Delaware)

Redden State Forest

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Autumn View of Bald Cypress Trees, Trap Pond State Park, Delaware

Trap Pond State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
road through White Clay Creek State Park during autumn

White Clay Creek State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Disc Golf Golfing RV Biking
The view of white cherry blossom flowering trees at Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington State Parks

+2 Sightseeing Biking

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❓ Camping in Delaware — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Delaware state park campsites?

You can reserve Delaware state park campsites 12 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Delaware state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Delaware state parks typically run $25–$65, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Delaware state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 days within any 21-day period per park. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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