Lakeside camping near Wilmington

Hike and fish in Brandywine Creek State Park on a relaxing Wilmington camping escape.

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97% (717 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Wilmington

Dog-friendly getaways

  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
98%
(108)

Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary

10 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Smyrna, DE
Learn more about this land:Huck and Buck Farm is a small working farm to all visitors. We currently have chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys on the farm. There’s a small pond out back stocked with a few sunfish and maybe a snapping turtle. We grow vegetable and our hens produce a variety of fresh eggs. There’s a open grill for cooking and fresh water outdoors. Outdoor compost toilet is available. We have installed an outdoor shower which is available to guests.  If you would like to accompany us and get a close up look at our farm, morning chores are at sunrise and sundown.  
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
93%
(30)

Maple Grove Farms

22 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Alleghenyville, PA
Hello, come over for a stay on our 26 acre farmers. You will be next door to a 5 acre pond full of fish to catch and surrounded by wildlife. The site is in the field next to the pasture occupied by cows or a horse depending on the time of year. Perfect for camping and hammocking. RVs are welcome as well but there is not electric or water hookup. We would love to have you.
Pets
Toilets
Trash
from 
$42.50
 / night
  • Greasing up the pan.
  • All set up for the afternoon. Music: check. Beer: check.
  • Greasing up the pan.
97%
(699)

Pine Creek

4 sites · Tents25 acres · Medford, NJ
Escape to Old Cranberry Farm in the heart of West Jersey! Pitch your tent in our peaceful hay field or find a cozy spot in the woods. Enjoy fishing from our dock and take in the stunning dark skies, perfect for stargazing. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, our farm is the ultimate getaway. Come experience the beauty of nature today!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$100
 / night
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
99%
(54)

Great Times Camp Ground

2 sites · Lodging52 acres · Waterford Works, NJ
Great Times Camp ground has been the home of "Great Times Day Camp" for 25+ years. In the heart of the pinelands, GTDC provides a beautiful ground for campers to enjoy the outdoors and experience new things like boating, hiking, and more. Update - We have added a parking location close to the main site area! It is now extremely easy to access the site location!AC Available! Great Times Camp Ground consists 52 acres of the amazing outdoors including a large natural lake, acres of woods to explore, and lots of fun activities such as volleyball, basketball, and even a beach to enjoy. Great Times operates as a children's day camp during the summer months, but now can be enjoyed all year round.Activities Available:- Basketball Courts- Tennis Courts- Fishing- Beach- Sport Fields for ActivitiesIf you would like the bunkhouse / cabin - you must add it as an extra, otherwise it will be assumed that you are tent camping.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$75
 / night
  • Secluded Acres
  • Photo from the driveway towards the back of the property. There are two campers and boat being stored here.
  • Secluded Acres
100%
(49)

Secluded Acres

30 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Townsend, DE
Looking for a secluded place to get away from the city or town. Look at the stars and listen to the frogs or owls hooting in the distance. Deer and turkeys come by. Secluded property with forest and pond for fishing. Dog lot available for use. Located midway between Wilmington and Dover. Easy commute to Bally's Dover Casino Resort and Dover Motor Speedway. Water available to fill your tanks and limited electric.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night

Available this weekend

  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
93%
(30)

Maple Grove Farms

22 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Alleghenyville, PA
Hello, come over for a stay on our 26 acre farmers. You will be next door to a 5 acre pond full of fish to catch and surrounded by wildlife. The site is in the field next to the pasture occupied by cows or a horse depending on the time of year. Perfect for camping and hammocking. RVs are welcome as well but there is not electric or water hookup. We would love to have you.
Pets
Toilets
Trash
from 
$42.50
 / night
  • Secluded Acres
  • Photo from the driveway towards the back of the property. There are two campers and boat being stored here.
  • Secluded Acres
100%
(49)

Secluded Acres

30 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Townsend, DE
Looking for a secluded place to get away from the city or town. Look at the stars and listen to the frogs or owls hooting in the distance. Deer and turkeys come by. Secluded property with forest and pond for fishing. Dog lot available for use. Located midway between Wilmington and Dover. Easy commute to Bally's Dover Casino Resort and Dover Motor Speedway. Water available to fill your tanks and limited electric.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
  • wooded private areas
  • Scenic Turtle Ridge
  • wooded private areas
97%
(610)

Scenic Turtle Ridge

4 sites · Tents35 acres · Coatesville, PA
Turtle Ridge farm is 35 acres of scenic beauty in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. Secluded and private. Hiking and fishing available. Turtle Ridge Farms borders the Brandywine River and about 1,000 acres of woodland park. We try to be a unique host farm experience. We will have contactless check in available upon arrival. Campers will fill out the registration form on the front porch and then go to their site. A note about fishing. Fishing is available in the Brandywine River behind our farm, in Hibernia Park, at Springton Manor catch and release pond, and also at Chambers Lake in the park. 35-acre bucolic farm with goats, sheep, chickens and geese. Sites are near our one acre pond and each site has a fire pit. Our farm borders the 1,000-acre Hibernia Park with its historic mansion, extensive woodlands, hiking trails and along the beautiful Brandywine river. Lots of wooded areas, trails, rock outcroppings and beautiful scenery. The entrance to the park is through our farm gate near Site 2 and then down a trail. There is an indoor powder room with flushing toilet and sink for campers to use and a small camp shop. Wood is available for purchase. We are located 5 minutes from the hospital, 10 minutes from grocery stores, 30 minutes to Amish country and Longwood Gardens. Hopewell Furnace, St. Peter's village, Daniel Boone homestead, Historic Springton Manor, Marsh Creek Park and lake are all nearby. Check out our Facebook page and reviews - Scenic Turtle Ridge and small web site www.scenicturtleridge.com We are Open Year Round. Offer Farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Children age three and under are free. Children age four and up must register and pay as campers. All children must be supervised at all times and kept quiet from 10 pm to 8 am. Please make sure to check in before 10 pm. Please like, tag, and post some of your camping photos on our Facebook page- Scenic Turtle Ridge or with HipCamp!
Potable water
Toilets
Trash
from 
$34.12
 / night
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
98%
(108)

Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary

10 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Smyrna, DE
Learn more about this land:Huck and Buck Farm is a small working farm to all visitors. We currently have chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys on the farm. There’s a small pond out back stocked with a few sunfish and maybe a snapping turtle. We grow vegetable and our hens produce a variety of fresh eggs. There’s a open grill for cooking and fresh water outdoors. Outdoor compost toilet is available. We have installed an outdoor shower which is available to guests.  If you would like to accompany us and get a close up look at our farm, morning chores are at sunrise and sundown.  
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
  • Greasing up the pan.
  • All set up for the afternoon. Music: check. Beer: check.
  • Greasing up the pan.
97%
(699)

Pine Creek

4 sites · Tents25 acres · Medford, NJ
Escape to Old Cranberry Farm in the heart of West Jersey! Pitch your tent in our peaceful hay field or find a cozy spot in the woods. Enjoy fishing from our dock and take in the stunning dark skies, perfect for stargazing. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, our farm is the ultimate getaway. Come experience the beauty of nature today!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$100
 / night

6 top lakeside campgrounds near Wilmington

  • Secluded Acres
  • Photo from the driveway towards the back of the property. There are two campers and boat being stored here.
  • Secluded Acres
100%
(49)

Secluded Acres

30 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Townsend, DE
Looking for a secluded place to get away from the city or town. Look at the stars and listen to the frogs or owls hooting in the distance. Deer and turkeys come by. Secluded property with forest and pond for fishing. Dog lot available for use. Located midway between Wilmington and Dover. Easy commute to Bally's Dover Casino Resort and Dover Motor Speedway. Water available to fill your tanks and limited electric.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Trash
from 
$25
 / night
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
98%
(108)

Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary

10 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Smyrna, DE
Learn more about this land:Huck and Buck Farm is a small working farm to all visitors. We currently have chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys on the farm. There’s a small pond out back stocked with a few sunfish and maybe a snapping turtle. We grow vegetable and our hens produce a variety of fresh eggs. There’s a open grill for cooking and fresh water outdoors. Outdoor compost toilet is available. We have installed an outdoor shower which is available to guests.  If you would like to accompany us and get a close up look at our farm, morning chores are at sunrise and sundown.  
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$45
 / night
  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
  • Maple Grove Farms
93%
(30)

Maple Grove Farms

22 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Alleghenyville, PA
Hello, come over for a stay on our 26 acre farmers. You will be next door to a 5 acre pond full of fish to catch and surrounded by wildlife. The site is in the field next to the pasture occupied by cows or a horse depending on the time of year. Perfect for camping and hammocking. RVs are welcome as well but there is not electric or water hookup. We would love to have you.
Pets
Toilets
Trash
from 
$42.50
 / night
  • wooded private areas
  • Scenic Turtle Ridge
  • wooded private areas
97%
(610)

Scenic Turtle Ridge

4 sites · Tents35 acres · Coatesville, PA
Turtle Ridge farm is 35 acres of scenic beauty in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. Secluded and private. Hiking and fishing available. Turtle Ridge Farms borders the Brandywine River and about 1,000 acres of woodland park. We try to be a unique host farm experience. We will have contactless check in available upon arrival. Campers will fill out the registration form on the front porch and then go to their site. A note about fishing. Fishing is available in the Brandywine River behind our farm, in Hibernia Park, at Springton Manor catch and release pond, and also at Chambers Lake in the park. 35-acre bucolic farm with goats, sheep, chickens and geese. Sites are near our one acre pond and each site has a fire pit. Our farm borders the 1,000-acre Hibernia Park with its historic mansion, extensive woodlands, hiking trails and along the beautiful Brandywine river. Lots of wooded areas, trails, rock outcroppings and beautiful scenery. The entrance to the park is through our farm gate near Site 2 and then down a trail. There is an indoor powder room with flushing toilet and sink for campers to use and a small camp shop. Wood is available for purchase. We are located 5 minutes from the hospital, 10 minutes from grocery stores, 30 minutes to Amish country and Longwood Gardens. Hopewell Furnace, St. Peter's village, Daniel Boone homestead, Historic Springton Manor, Marsh Creek Park and lake are all nearby. Check out our Facebook page and reviews - Scenic Turtle Ridge and small web site www.scenicturtleridge.com We are Open Year Round. Offer Farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Children age three and under are free. Children age four and up must register and pay as campers. All children must be supervised at all times and kept quiet from 10 pm to 8 am. Please make sure to check in before 10 pm. Please like, tag, and post some of your camping photos on our Facebook page- Scenic Turtle Ridge or with HipCamp!
Potable water
Toilets
Trash
from 
$34.12
 / night
  • Greasing up the pan.
  • All set up for the afternoon. Music: check. Beer: check.
  • Greasing up the pan.
97%
(699)

Pine Creek

4 sites · Tents25 acres · Medford, NJ
Escape to Old Cranberry Farm in the heart of West Jersey! Pitch your tent in our peaceful hay field or find a cozy spot in the woods. Enjoy fishing from our dock and take in the stunning dark skies, perfect for stargazing. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, our farm is the ultimate getaway. Come experience the beauty of nature today!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$100
 / night
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
99%
(54)

Great Times Camp Ground

2 sites · Lodging52 acres · Waterford Works, NJ
Great Times Camp ground has been the home of "Great Times Day Camp" for 25+ years. In the heart of the pinelands, GTDC provides a beautiful ground for campers to enjoy the outdoors and experience new things like boating, hiking, and more. Update - We have added a parking location close to the main site area! It is now extremely easy to access the site location!AC Available! Great Times Camp Ground consists 52 acres of the amazing outdoors including a large natural lake, acres of woods to explore, and lots of fun activities such as volleyball, basketball, and even a beach to enjoy. Great Times operates as a children's day camp during the summer months, but now can be enjoyed all year round.Activities Available:- Basketball Courts- Tennis Courts- Fishing- Beach- Sport Fields for ActivitiesIf you would like the bunkhouse / cabin - you must add it as an extra, otherwise it will be assumed that you are tent camping.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$75
 / night

Star Hosts in Wilmington

  • wooded private areas
  • Scenic Turtle Ridge
  • wooded private areas
97%
(610)

Scenic Turtle Ridge

4 sites · Tents35 acres · Coatesville, PA
Turtle Ridge farm is 35 acres of scenic beauty in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania. Secluded and private. Hiking and fishing available. Turtle Ridge Farms borders the Brandywine River and about 1,000 acres of woodland park. We try to be a unique host farm experience. We will have contactless check in available upon arrival. Campers will fill out the registration form on the front porch and then go to their site. A note about fishing. Fishing is available in the Brandywine River behind our farm, in Hibernia Park, at Springton Manor catch and release pond, and also at Chambers Lake in the park. 35-acre bucolic farm with goats, sheep, chickens and geese. Sites are near our one acre pond and each site has a fire pit. Our farm borders the 1,000-acre Hibernia Park with its historic mansion, extensive woodlands, hiking trails and along the beautiful Brandywine river. Lots of wooded areas, trails, rock outcroppings and beautiful scenery. The entrance to the park is through our farm gate near Site 2 and then down a trail. There is an indoor powder room with flushing toilet and sink for campers to use and a small camp shop. Wood is available for purchase. We are located 5 minutes from the hospital, 10 minutes from grocery stores, 30 minutes to Amish country and Longwood Gardens. Hopewell Furnace, St. Peter's village, Daniel Boone homestead, Historic Springton Manor, Marsh Creek Park and lake are all nearby. Check out our Facebook page and reviews - Scenic Turtle Ridge and small web site www.scenicturtleridge.com We are Open Year Round. Offer Farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Children age three and under are free. Children age four and up must register and pay as campers. All children must be supervised at all times and kept quiet from 10 pm to 8 am. Please make sure to check in before 10 pm. Please like, tag, and post some of your camping photos on our Facebook page- Scenic Turtle Ridge or with HipCamp!
Potable water
Toilets
Trash
from 
$34.12
 / night
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
  • Great Times Camp Ground
99%
(54)

Great Times Camp Ground

2 sites · Lodging52 acres · Waterford Works, NJ
Great Times Camp ground has been the home of "Great Times Day Camp" for 25+ years. In the heart of the pinelands, GTDC provides a beautiful ground for campers to enjoy the outdoors and experience new things like boating, hiking, and more. Update - We have added a parking location close to the main site area! It is now extremely easy to access the site location!AC Available! Great Times Camp Ground consists 52 acres of the amazing outdoors including a large natural lake, acres of woods to explore, and lots of fun activities such as volleyball, basketball, and even a beach to enjoy. Great Times operates as a children's day camp during the summer months, but now can be enjoyed all year round.Activities Available:- Basketball Courts- Tennis Courts- Fishing- Beach- Sport Fields for ActivitiesIf you would like the bunkhouse / cabin - you must add it as an extra, otherwise it will be assumed that you are tent camping.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$75
 / night
  • Secluded Acres
  • Photo from the driveway towards the back of the property. There are two campers and boat being stored here.
  • Secluded Acres
100%
(49)

Secluded Acres

30 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Townsend, DE
Looking for a secluded place to get away from the city or town. Look at the stars and listen to the frogs or owls hooting in the distance. Deer and turkeys come by. Secluded property with forest and pond for fishing. Dog lot available for use. Located midway between Wilmington and Dover. Easy commute to Bally's Dover Casino Resort and Dover Motor Speedway. Water available to fill your tanks and limited electric.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
  • Greasing up the pan.
  • All set up for the afternoon. Music: check. Beer: check.
  • Greasing up the pan.
97%
(699)

Pine Creek

4 sites · Tents25 acres · Medford, NJ
Escape to Old Cranberry Farm in the heart of West Jersey! Pitch your tent in our peaceful hay field or find a cozy spot in the woods. Enjoy fishing from our dock and take in the stunning dark skies, perfect for stargazing. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, our farm is the ultimate getaway. Come experience the beauty of nature today!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$100
 / night
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
  • Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary
98%
(108)

Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary

10 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Smyrna, DE
Learn more about this land:Huck and Buck Farm is a small working farm to all visitors. We currently have chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys on the farm. There’s a small pond out back stocked with a few sunfish and maybe a snapping turtle. We grow vegetable and our hens produce a variety of fresh eggs. There’s a open grill for cooking and fresh water outdoors. Outdoor compost toilet is available. We have installed an outdoor shower which is available to guests.  If you would like to accompany us and get a close up look at our farm, morning chores are at sunrise and sundown.  
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night

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