Trap Pond State Park

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Hours 8:00 am - 9:00 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
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
Jenny Barrett : 5 on 6/17/2025 1:30 pm
Amazing experience - We are vacationing in Bethany Beach and we brought our own kayaks. We took a drive of about 40 mins to Trap Pond. As an out of state visitor we paid $8 to get in the park. But OMG it was a beautiful paddle through cypress trees. We also saw turtles, many birds including an Eagle. It was really a fantastic experience.
5 5
Trap Pond State Park
jeff dugan : 5 on 7/26/2025 4:17 am
Great place to stay or visit. Tent, cabin,hurts. Great area to kayak. Staff friendly nice hiking trails
5 5
Trap Pond State Park