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Camping Policies

Delaware State Parks are here for your enjoyment. Please be considerate of others and dispose of litter properly. Remember...take only pictures and leave only footprints.

Emerald Ash Borer

Help us protect our trees by preventing the spread of harmful insect pests to Delaware's parks and forests. Use the firewood sold at the campground or from local sources near the park you are visiting. Please do not bring firewood with you into Delaware. LEARN MORE

Open Burning Notice

Campfires and open fires may be banned in selected campgrounds during extremely dry conditions. Please contact the campground immediately prior to your visit for fire status. Charcoal fires in grills are permitted during bans unless otherwise noted.

Campfires are not permitted at Delaware Seashore State Park at any time.

  • Each campsite may have up to 8 people. There is an additional $2.00 per day charge for each person over the first four.
  • Campsites can only be registered to park visitors 18 years of age or older.
  • Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, camping is permitted for a maximum of 14 days within a 21 day period per park.
  • Each campsite can accommodate 1 mobile camping unit and 1 tent (limited only by the size of the site) or 2 tents with a maximum of 300 square feet of floor space.
  • Only one vehicle may be parked at each campsite. Additional vehicles may be parked in the visitor overflow parking lot.
  • Check-out time for campsites is 12:00 noon on the date the camping permit expires.
  • Campers registering before 6:00 AM will be charged for the previous night.
  • Pets are permitted in Delaware State Park campgrounds, but must be attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in cabins or yurts. For specific policies about pets at each park, consult the campground registration booth or park office.

Pet Policy

Delaware State Parks is pleased to welcome you and your pet to enjoy the great outdoors together. While in the park, a dog or cat pose a real danger to wildlife and may disturb other visitors. In order to help keep our parks open to pets, responsible pet ownership is the key.

Additional Pet Information:

  • All pets must adhere to the appropriate licensing and vaccination requirements.*
  • While in the park, your pet must be leashed (not to exceed 6 feet) and under your control except while:
    • In designated off-leash areas. Off-leash areas are available in Lums Pond State Park, and Rockford and Brandywine Parks only.
    • Actively training for hunting in designated dog-training areas.
    • Hunting with the appropriate permit.
  • Honor all park signs that prohibit the entry of pets in specific areas.
  • Guide dogs are permitted in all pedestrian areas.
  • You must clean up after your pet. Please use the "doggie dooleys" (waste composting receptacles) where available.
  • Never leave pets unattended, even in your vehicle or camper. This is especially true in the summer when the inside temperature of vehicles can become life threatening. Park Rangers are authorized to break into vehicles in order to rescue an animal in distress.
  • Horses are only permitted on trails and beaches designated for riding.
  • Special regulations apply to unusual or exotic pets. Please call (302) 739-9220 for information.

Please call (302) 739-9220 for more information about bringing your pet to a state park.

These areas are closed to pets year round:

  • Picnic areas
  • Nature trails
  • Bird nesting areas
  • Park buildings
  • Brandywine Zoo

Reservations

Reserve Online! Make your camping reservations online or call the Campground Reservation System at 1-877-98 PARKS.