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Trap Pond State Park Cabins, Yurts & Campground

Laurel, DE

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Photo Caption Paddlers gliding through the baldcypress trees at Trap Pond State Park. 📸 Trap Pond State Park

Trap Pond State Park Cabins, Yurts & Campground
• Address: 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, DE 19956
• State: Delaware
• Website: https://destateparks.com/PondsRivers/TrapPond

Overview
Trap Pond State Park is one of Delaware’s most distinctive outdoor experiences — a quiet, cypress-lined lake that feels more Southern swamp than Mid-Atlantic forest. The campground includes cabins, yurts, tent sites, and RV loops set close to the water. Visitors come for paddling through the ancient baldcypress trees, birdwatching, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the state.

Why It’s Worth a Stop
It’s one of the best spots in Delaware for kayaking, thanks to the still water and otherworldly scenery. The cabins and yurts give travelers a comfortable, close-to-nature stay, especially in the golden light of early morning.

What to Know Before You Go

  • Book paddling rentals early during peak season.
  • Cabins and yurts vary — some are waterfront, others wooded.
  • Bathhouses and laundry facilities are available.
  • Trails circle the pond and connect to longer, quieter routes.
  • Mosquitoes can be present in warmer months — pack accordingly.

Fun Fact
Trap Pond is home to one of the northernmost natural stands of baldcypress trees in the United States.