39.71284, -75.77562
39°42'46"N, 75°46'32"W
For tours & Programs:
Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location.
Newark, DE 19711
The Carpenter Recreation Area is located Rt.896, 3 miles northwest of Newark.
White Clay Creek State Park, DE
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Camping
Description
Come to White Clay Creek to escape the encroaching development of New Castle County. The park's lush greenery and sparkling streams offer a ...[more]
Status: Open year round.
Book a Campsite at White Clay Creek State Park, DE
Overview
Description
Come to White Clay Creek to escape the encroaching development of New Castle County. The park's lush greenery and sparkling streams offer a refreshing change of pace and countless opportunities for outdoor fun and relaxation. Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the park. Thirty-seven miles of trails lead explorers to historic sites and scenic vistas overlooking lush valleys and impressive rock outcrops. Hikers and mountain bike riders can enjoy trails at Possum Hill and the Judge Morris Estate, or follow the Pomeroy Rail-Trail to the pedestrian bridge over White Clay Creek.
Recreation:
Nature Center, Public Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Disc Golf, Concert Series, Sledding, Cross-country skiing, Picnicking, Horseshoes, Volleyball
Facilities:
Judge Morris Estate, Nature Center, Walter S. Carpenter Recreation Area
Nearby Attractions:
Deerfield Golf Course, University of Delaware, Auburn Heights, Downtown Newark (many restaurants on Main Street), White Clay Creek Preserve (Pennsylvania), Fort Delaware State Park
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
- 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.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Pavilion
$120.00-$150.00
*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):
39.71284, -75.77562
39°42'46"N, 75°46'32"W
Address:
880 New London Road
Newark, DE 19711
39.71284, -75.77562
39°42'46"N, 75°46'32"W
Newark, DE 19711
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