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Boat Ramp Closure, Boating Access and Water Level Alert: IMPORTANT MESSAGE: As a result of a failure of the Trap Pond Spillway, pond water levels have been intentionally lowered to mitigate further damage and allow for essential repairs to the pond's spillway. Due to low water levels, access to the pond and related activities will be limited until repairs are completed and the pond returns to acceptable and consistent levels. Additionally, the boat ramp is closed. For alternative boat launch options please click here. . For project updates, please check Facebook.

Trap Pond State Park, DE

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There may be no more enchanting location in the state to hike, fish, camp, or picnic. A canoe trek into the swamp will bring you face to face with ...[more]
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Overview

Description

There may be no more enchanting location in the state to hike, fish, camp, or picnic. A canoe trek into the swamp will bring you face to face with abundant wildlife, wildflowers, and the graceful baldcypress trees flourishing in the swamp's wetlands. Trap Pond State Park hosts the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees on the East Coast. Our campground is nestled along the pond's northern shore under a forested canopy of hardwoods, beneath towering loblolly pines.

Recreation:

Hiking, Camping, Boating, Fishing, Horseshoes, Picnicking, Volleyball

Check out current events and programs happening during your stay!

Facilities:

Nature Center, Camp Store, day-use areas

Nearby Attractions:

Historic Laurel, Quaint Woodland Ferry, Trussum Pond, antique shops, Fenwick Island State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park

Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bath House
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Coin Laundry
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Nature Program
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Pond Fishing
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycle Center
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Wood And Ice Sales
Fees and Cancellation Policies

Fees and Cancellation

Cancellation Policy
  • A cancellation fee of $10 applies if cancellation occurs prior to 31 days before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
  • A cancellation fee of a one-day camping fee is charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date; the balance of payment received will be refunded.
  • A cabin reservation carries a $35 cancellation fee; the balance of payment received will be refunded.
  • A reservation at the Cottages at Indian River Marina carries a cancellation fee of one-half of the total rental fee.
  • Early departures forfeit all balances.
  • No refunds will be given unless Delaware State Parks or the reservation call center is notified of the cancellation.
  • The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for no more than 24 hours after a customer's expected arrival date; after that time, the reservation will be cancelled. The park must receive notice of the late arrival to hold the reservation after the designated arrival time.
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Changes or cancellations made to the reservation 31 days or more before the arrival date will result in a $10.00 cancellation fee. A one night camping fee will be charged for any changes or cancellations made 30 days or less before the arrival date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the date of arrival or after the point of check-in.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Non Peak Season
Apr 01 2024 -
May 23 2024
Yurt
$47.00-$65.00
Tent Only
$22.00-$72.00
Standard
$27.00-$39.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$56.00-$78.00
Peak Season
May 24 2024 -
Jun 13 2024
Yurt
$52.00-$66.00
Tent Only
$22.00-$86.00
Standard
$31.00-$44.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$63.00-$80.00
Core Season
Jun 14 2024 -
Aug 08 2024
Yurt
$57.00-$72.00
Tent Only
$24.00-$86.00
Standard
$33.00-$46.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$66.00-$83.00
Peak Season
Aug 09 2024 -
Sep 02 2024
Yurt
$52.00-$66.00
Tent Only
$22.00-$86.00
Standard
$31.00-$44.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$63.00-$80.00
Non Peak Season
Sep 03 2024 -
Oct 31 2024
Yurt
$47.00-$65.00
Tent Only
$22.00-$72.00
Standard
$27.00-$39.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$56.00-$78.00
Off Peak Season
Nov 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Yurt
$43.00-$62.00
Tent Only
$17.00-$58.00
Standard
$23.00-$34.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$53.00-$76.00
Off Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Mar 31 2025
Yurt
$43.00-$62.00
Tent Only
$17.00-$58.00
Standard
$23.00-$34.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$53.00-$76.00
Non Peak Season
Apr 01 2025 -
May 22 2025
Yurt
$47.00-$65.00
Tent Only
$22.00-$72.00
Standard
$27.00-$39.00
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Cabin
$56.00-$78.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.525, -75.46611
38°31'30"N, 75°27'58"W

For tours & Programs:
Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location.

Trap Pond State Park Campground Address:
15702 Goosenest Road
Laurel, DE 19956


Trap Pond State Park Day Use Address:
33587 Bald Cypress Lane
Laurel, DE 19956


Northfolk, VA - 145 miles
Salisbury, MD - 15 miles
Rehoboth Beach, DE - 35 miles
Dover, DE - 50 miles
Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. - 100 miles
Philadelphia, PA - 125 miles

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Trap Pond State Park
15702 Goosenest Road
LAUREL  DE  19956
Phone Number:
Project Office: (302)875-5153
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