Trap Pond State Park — Attraction in Laurel

My first time visiting TPSP. The site is gorgeous throughout. The camp store is small but has everything that you need. Personnel were warm and friendly, very helpful for a first timer... spent some time chatting with them. I stayed at a tent site. The tent sites are walk in only but parking is not very far. The site provided hand trucks and wheelbarrows for you to car your items into your site. I had brought my own wagon which was helpful in keeping some of my gear off the ground during a rain storm. The site I stayed at was clean, level and well appointed; a t bar for hanging trash or a shower pack. Fire pit with grill. The tent sites are far enough from each other that you are not disturbed by neighbors, lots of trees between sites. There are water pumps every few yards, some are a Bit tricky to get working but I did not have an issue. The campground has trash and recycling bins so you do not have to carry out. I checked out some of the drive in and RV sites. They are large and well maintained, good for camper or tent camping, although fewer trees separate you from adjacent spots, so if you’re interested in more privacy opt for a tent site. The weekend I stayed we had torrential rain for about six hours but my site did not flood. Be sure to bring a large enough footprint to account for rain however, as I needed to really clean my tent and fly when I got home due to splash back of mud and leaves. Thee bathhouse was clean and the playground looked pretty good as well. Hoping that for my return trip the new bathhouse bear the tent sites is completed. If you’re not keen on using port a Johns or hiking to the bathhouse near the camper sites I suggest bringing a travel composting toilet. I hiked the full Bob Trail which is breathtaking. Easy level hike that winds all around the park and connects to the campground. I also rented a kayak for about three hours and was able to travel the full pond and connecting Terrapin Trail and back. The recreation area (where you rent boats and kayaks) has a nice picnic area and playground. I have camped at Henlopen State Park in the past and can say that TPSP is my new favorite in delaware. I enjoyed my time so much that I am already booked to return in late September and again in...

Large Mouth Bass Fishing in May 2022. We planned this trip a few months prior and just happened to land the worst weather possible. An unprecedented 5 days of 20mph NE winds, spotty rain, overcast, drizzle, and never broke 60° outside.

Nonetheless this place is absolutely beautiful. The cypress trees growing out of the water are a wonder to behold. Ospreys, Eagles, Blue Herring, and countless song birds fly overhead. Turtles, ducks, and geese swim alongside you all day.

The campground and facilities were clean and well cared for. The hosts were always out and about tending to the grounds. The camp store has a wide selection of stuff. The disc golf course is one of the most scenic around and is well maintained.

As far as our experience fishing, when the fish are hitting, they hit hard. Multiple species were caught, Large Mouth Bass, Calico Bass, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill . With the unfortunate weather, the water was dark and the temperature was between 58°-64 °, we didn't catch as many as we expected, but we had an amazing time.

The ramp has a shallow and narrow channel, but we could easily spin around and use the gas motor to exit. Use caution on the water, lots of hidden objects, especially on the far end. The upstream river provided good fishing, and was deep for a long way. Tricky in a bass boat but certainly manageable. Hard to find as well. Look for a yellow sign and continue to follow the arrows for navigation.

All and all it was a fantastic experience at Trap Pond and will...

Just wow. We made an impromptu visit and camping trip. The walk-in tent sites are BEAUTIFUL!! It’s really great to be able to set up camp and be in nature without the sound of someone charging their phone or blowing up their mattress in the site next to you. All the walk in tent sites on loop E are HUGE!! You can easily fit two tents plus all the glamping extras! The bathrooms are short walk away and are lovely. Clean and big with free showers. The wheelbarrows provided are great for the drop off of equipment. The first night it rained (literal buckets). The site was under 3 inches of water within a half hour!! Once the rain stopped though the puddles were gone just as fast! The hiking is always beautiful and easy to access. The flat trails are wide and loop across to the national park side. The camp store is also a huge plus! They have everything you need for emergencies and then some! The bikes, ice, and firewood are easy to access. The only complaint is that although there is boating, a place to cool off was missed greatly. A pool or splash pad would make a great addition to an almost perfect campground! An added note, during the storm a branch from a tree became loose and we went to the check in to let them know. They gave us expedited care. The checked out the tree and decided for our safety we needed to change sites. They were able to give us a new site right away and even offered to help move us!! Customer camper care is...