4.54138 reviewsPrice
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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15702 Goosenest Road, Laurel, DE 19956, United States
This campground gets 3 cancellations/wk on average — set an alert, we'll notify you instantly.
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Learn more about alerts →Paddlers and birders in fall are the obvious fit, kayak and canoe rentals put you inside the cypress stand within minutes of arriving, and mid-October weekdays are lightly crowded. Loop E walk-in tent sites offer real quiet and spacing; book them early via the Delaware State Park
Weekend noise is a legitimate problem: quiet hours at 10 PM go unenforced often enough that reviewers call it out repeatedly. Families expecting a swim are also out of luck, no pool, no beach, pond swimming prohibited.
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Rated higher than 86% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 111 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs run from the upper 50s to low 70s°F with crisp mornings ideal for paddling. Leaf color peaks in mid-to-late October, and mosquitoes finally back off after summer's humidity. Fishing and birding pick up as waterfowl arrive. Weekdays see light crowds; holiday weekends fill up. Spring through fall works well overall, with mild, dry days for water trails and forest hikes. Summer brings warm afternoons for swimming and pontoon rides. Winter temperatures hover between 30°F and 50°F. Cold enough for bracing hikes but still comfortable for camping if you layer up.
Fall is best: peak leaf color, crisp paddling conditions and highly praised in reviews.
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Trap Pond State Park offers a wide variety of amenities, with standout features such as clean bathhouses, a camp store, fire rings, picnic tables, a playground, bike trails, and flush toilets. The campground features a dump station, potable water, and easy access to fishing, boating, and nature trails. Shower and laundry facilities are also available.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 138 reviews.
Loop E: Known for spacious walk-in tent sites and serenity..
D11: Praised for good water views.
Loop A: Accommodates large RVs, including 28 ft trailers.
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