DOVER, Del. – As fall settles in, Delaware State Parks are offering a wide range of overnight outdoor experiences, from traditional tent and yurt camping to cabins, recreational vehicles, and waterfront cottages. The system encompasses more than 900 sites spread across five main campground parks: Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, and Trap Pond. Visitors can also rent cottages and houses along the coast for off-season beach stays.
Tent and yurt sites are available at all five main campgrounds, as well as Brandywine Creek, Holts Landing, and White Clay Creek State Parks. The parks offer areas reserved for groups, including scouting organizations, and many sites are equipped for visitors with mobility challenges, featuring accessible pathways, restrooms, and parking.
Recreational vehicle camping is provided at Killens Pond, Lums Pond, Trap Pond, Cape Henlopen, and Delaware Seashore State Parks. Cabins at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, and Trap Pond accommodate between four and six guests, while Lums Pond is planning a 14-cabin complex, with two cabins opening in 2026 and the remaining twelve in 2027.
For those seeking waterfront lodging, Delaware State Parks offer 12 cottages at the Indian River Inlet that sleep six, the Assawoman Canal house in Ocean View that sleeps seven, and the Oceanfront House near Delaware Seashore State Park that sleeps six. Leashed pets are allowed at the campgrounds, and specific cabins and cottages accommodate animals with reservation.
The fall season brings cooler temperatures and quieter trails, providing an ideal time for visitors to explore Delaware’s parks and enjoy the outdoors. For more information on camping and lodging reservations, visit destateparks.com/overnight-accommodations.
