Trap Pond State Park

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Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Days/Hours of operation:  Park Open Year Round for visitation and camping. Nature Center Open 10am-4pm every day April-September. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays October-March

Tours: Guided tours and self-directed tours available. Tours include pontoon boat tours (April – Sept), Saturday morning bird walks (April – Sept), Freshwater Seining, etc. See program guide at website for current schedule. Many programs require pre-registration.

Focus: Watershed education and the Chesapeake Bay. Topics are wide with programs on Cultural History, Geography, Science, and Natural History/Environment. Most programs last 45 minutes to 1 hour, some require a small fee. Programs cover Pre-K to adult. Programs include Aquatic Mammals (ages 5 – 12, K-ESS2-2, ESS3-1, LS1-1); Fantastic Frogs (ages 4 – 10, K-LS1-1); Ticklish Turtles (ages 4 – 10, K-LS1-1); Insects-Beetles-Butterflies (ages 6 – 10, K-LS1-1); Tracks and Traces (adaptable to all age groups and mixed age groups, 2-LS4-1, 3-LS4-3); Owl Prowl (mixed age groups, 20LS4-1, 3-LS4-3); and many others. See website for details and schedule. Please contact the park naturalist at (302) 875-5163. Many of our programs can be adapted to homeschool groups. The Park Naturalist can also make recommendations on camping, cabins and overnight experiences.

Materials: Maps, Brochures, Pre-Made Scavenger Hunts, Parks Pursuit forms, and Trail challenge forms. All materials can be mailed up on request.

Cost: See website. 

Recent Reviews

Trap Pond State Park
Braced For Pleasure : 5 on 9/25/2025 10:11 pm
Beautiful place! From pavilion rentals for family events to boat rental and go fishing, Trap Pond State Park is a great place on the eastern shore. There's all types of trails, volley ball courts, soccer courts, horse shoes, corn hole, play ground with slides and swings, big jungle gym, clean bathrooms and much more. Wonderful place to bring the family and go for a walk, or plan a family reunion amd bring both sides of the family! Not only will we be back but we just left!
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Trap Pond State Park
tvsonic222 : 5 on 9/21/2025 11:15 pm
This campground is probably my favorite so far. There is so much to do between the swamp kayaking. Boat tours, nature center, gigantic activity areas, gravel trails, and playground. The sites are spacious, clean, and level (i stayed in loop A site 18). I plan to come back with my kids next time and may even consider an annual pass. The bathouses were also very clean!
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Trap Pond State Park
Ryan Sharkey : 5 on 7/27/2025 7:15 pm
Trap Pond is a hidden gem! We went kayaking and were blown away by the beauty of the bald cypress trees — it’s like paddling through a swampy fairytale. The water was calm, the wildlife was everywhere (we saw turtles, herons, and dragonflies), and the whole experience felt peaceful and magical. The park is well-maintained with easy access to the launch, and there’s plenty of shade along the way. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing paddle, a picnic, or a nature walk, Trap Pond delivers. We’ll definitely be back!
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Trap Pond State Park