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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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 ...[more]

Alerts and Important Information

Entrance Fees: In effect March 1 through November 30. Please bring exact change for self-payment or credit card.

Park Hours: 8:00 AM to sunset.

Park Office: 302-875-5153, 15702 Goose Nest Rd., Laurel, DE 19956.

Boat Rentals: Seasonally available, Contact Park Office for details.

Pets: Not all camping/day use sites are pet friendly, please refer to your specific site for more details. If allowed, pets must be leashed and attended to at all times. Pets are required to be on a leash no longer than 6ft.

Swimming: Not allowed.

Delaware State Park Campgrounds are family campgrounds. Group Camping is prohibited in family campgrounds. Individuals are limited to two sites at any time.

Delaware now requires a fishing license to cover both salt water and fresh water fishing. This includes recreational clamming and crabbing. The license may be purchased at agents authorized by the Division of Fish & Wildlife. For more information call 302-739-9918 or visit Division of Fish & Wildlife

Rates: Please be advised, rates may vary for DE Residents vs. Non-Residents.

Yurts

Yurt furniture and/or equipment may not be removed from the campsite. Renters will be held liable for any damage to the Yurt tent, furniture, decking/equipment.
No smoking inside the yurts.
No pets inside the yurts.

Cabins

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Visitors who vacate their cabin after 11:00 AM will be charged a $100.00 late fee.

You must call the Park Office before 3:30 PM on the day of arrival (302-875-5153) if you will be arriving late.

One person in the party must be 18 years or older and must remain with the party during the cabin stay. Identification may be required upon check-in.
Pets are prohibited in the Cabins and cabin area, except Cabins 09 and 10 at Trap Pond.
Smoking is prohibited inside the cabin.
One vehicle is allowed to park in the designated cabin parking area. Additional vehicles. Cars may not be driven directly to the cabins.
Please leave the cabin clean. Trash dumpsters are located across from the overflow parking lot.
Please report any issues to the campground registrar or park office. You are responsible for any damages to the cabin that occurred during your stay or not reported promptly upon your arrival.

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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

Services & 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

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

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