Lums Pond State Park

3355 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
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Highlights

63 total RV sites, all sites can easily accommodate up to 40ft RVs, some sites can accommodate 50ft as well as slides. Full hookups, 20/30/50 amp, dump station, tent sites, restrooms, showers, laundry, campground store, ice, firewood, pavilions, picnic area, fire rings, biking, basketball and volleyball courts, fishing, boating, boat rentals, boat launch, disc golf course, off-leash pet area, playground, recreation equipment rentals, trails, nature watching and Zip line treetop Adventure course.

Important Campground Notes

Open year round! Reservations required. Must call (877) 987-2757 & mention promo code PASSPORTAMDE5024 for dates in 2024 at time of reservation to receive discount or reserve online & use promo code. PA discount is valid the week after Labor Day thru the week before Memorial Day. Two nights minimum stay required. PA discount is valid Sunday thru Thursday nights only. PA discount is not valid during holidays. Reservations at the PA rate for the next year begin in September. Credit cards accepted. Pets welcome. *Rates vary based on the time of year. $4 transaction fee per reservation.

Directions

Located 50 miles from Philadelphia, PA, 70 miles from Baltimore, MD, 100 miles from Washington, DC. From the North: take I-95 South to exit 1A (Middletown & 896 South) about 8 miles to Rt. 71. Turn left onto Rt. 71. Go northeast about 1 mile. Campground is on the left. From the South: Take 896 North. Go over Summit Bridge. At the bottom of Summit Bridge turn right onto Rt. 71. Go northeast about 1 mile. Campground is on the left.

Amenities
  • Back-Ins

  • Full Hookups

  • 20 Amp Service

  • 30 Amp Service

  • 50 Amp Service

  • Dump Station

  • Tents

  • Restrooms

  • Showers

  • Laundry Facility

  • Picnic Tables

  • Fire Rings

  • Store

  • Boat Ramp

  • Basketball

  • Biking

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Nature Watching

  • Playground

  • Volleyball

  • Pets Welcome

  • Credit Cards

  • Ice

Description

Featuring the largest freshwater millpond in Delaware, the centrally located Lums Pond State Park offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the park and around the area. The park has several miles of trails developed for hiking, biking, and equestrian use with views of the pond and peace in the hardwood forest. An R/C air field is provided for model plane enthusiasts to fly around.

Park Events

Warbirds Over Delaware (R/C plane event), Sunset Yoga and Astronomy events.

Area Attractions

Michael Castle C&D Canal Trail (1 mile), Historic Chesapeake City Maryland (8 miles), Historic Delaware City (9 miles), Fort Delaware State Park in Delaware City (9 miles), University of Delaware in Newark (10 miles), Historic Port Penn (11 miles), Historic New Castle (12 miles), White Clay Creek State Park in Newark (12 miles), Christiana Mall (12 miles), Cecil College near North East MD (20 miles), Downtown Wilmington (20 miles) and Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball (19 miles).

Campground Updates
Notes Change (1/4/2024)
Open year round! Reservations required. Must call (877) 987-2757 & mention promo code PASSPORTAMDE5024 for dates in 2024 at time of reservation to receive discount or reserve online & use promo code.
Testimonials

Love this cg. Hiking trails, off leash dog area, clean shower house, internet and sites not too close. And I met a great friend here. Can’t wait to go back someday!!

Shelly Ross 9/12/2023
Passport America Members Pay

$16.00 - $27.00*

Regular Rates
$32.00 - $54.00*
*Additional fees may apply
Rules may apply
Park's info subject to change

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