Camp at Killens Pond State Park

Harrington, Delaware

Description

Killens Pond offers a quiet getaway beneath the hardwood forest.

The Killens Pond Campground is tucked in a section of forest overlooking the 66-acre millpond. During your stay, you can explore the woodland trails, grassy fields, disc golf course, game courts, ball fields, picnic areas, water park and the nature center. Be sure to take a kayak out to explore the pond!

The Killens Pond Campground is open year-round, and contains 59 sites which feature electric and water hookups. A primitive camping loop for tents contains 17 walk-in sites. Family camping cabins are also available, and the deluxe Pond View Cottage offers outstanding pond views.

Campground amenities include:

Showers
Restrooms
Fire pits
Water

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Features

Fitness

Canoeing

Cycling

Camping

Fishing

Photography

Running

Kayaking

Hiking

Bathrooms

Beach

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

Groups

Lake

Picnic Area

Scenic

Wildlife

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