State Parks Near Middletown, Delaware
37 state park units lie within 50 miles of Middletown, including 25 parks across the line in New Jersey and Maryland and Pennsylvania. The closest is Lums Pond State Park, about 8 mi north of town. 15 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lums Pond State Park8 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 15of 37 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 115 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 8pets allowed
State parks near Middletown, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Middletown; driving distance is usually longer.
Lums Pond State Park
Covering about 1,863 acres, Lums Pond State Park lies in New Castle County, about 6 miles southeast of Elkton.
Hours, fees and rules for Lums Pond State Park →Fort DuPont State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort DuPont State Park →Fort Delaware State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Delaware State Park →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott State Park →Elk Neck State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk Neck State Park →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →Stow Creek State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stow Creek State Park →Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area →White Clay Creek State Park
Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek State Park →Big Elk Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Elk Creek State Park →White Clay Creek Preserve
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek Preserve →First State Heritage Park
First State Heritage Park is a historic site in Kent County, in Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for First State Heritage Park →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Alapocas Run State Park
In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Alapocas Run State Park →Auburn Valley State Park
Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn Valley State Park →Susquehanna State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehanna State Park →Bellevue State Park
Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Brandywine Creek State Park
Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.
Hours, fees and rules for Brandywine Creek State Park →Fox Point State Park
In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox Point State Park →Parvin State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Parvin State Park →Palmer State Park
Palmer State Park is a park in Harford County, about 7 miles northeast of Bel Air.
Hours, fees and rules for Palmer State Park →Killens Pond State Park
In Kent County, about 2 miles southeast of Felton, Killens Pond State Park covers about 1,442 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Killens Pond State Park →Tuckahoe State Park
The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Tuckahoe State Park →Ridley Creek State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Ridley Creek State Park →Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →Susquehannock State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 5.6 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Susquehannock State Park →Rocks State Park
The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocks State Park →Wye Oak State Park
Wye Oak State Park is a park in Talbot County, about 11 miles north of Easton.
Hours, fees and rules for Wye Oak State Park →Martinak State Park
For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Martinak State Park →North Point State Park
In Baltimore County, about 11 miles southeast of Baltimore, North Point State Park covers about 1,272 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for North Point State Park →North Point State Battlefield
North Point State Battlefield is a historic site in Baltimore County, about 7 miles east of Baltimore.
Hours, fees and rules for North Point State Battlefield →Marsh Creek State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. The official site lists about 19.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park →Gunpowder Falls State Park
The official site lists about 120 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Gunpowder Falls State Park →Walt Whitman House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Walt Whitman House Historic Site →Sandy Point State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point State Park →Indian King Tavern Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian King Tavern Historic Site →Belleplain State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Belleplain State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Middletown
- Elk Neck State Park 14 mi west · Campground listed
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 19 mi north · Campground listed
- Susquehanna State Park 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Parvin State Park 32 mi east · Campground listed
- Tuckahoe State Park 35 mi south · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Middletown
- Elk Neck State Park 14 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Parvin State Park 32 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tuckahoe State Park 35 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Martinak State Park 41 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belleplain State Forest 49 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Middletown
- Elk Neck State Park 14 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 19 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Tuckahoe State Park 35 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wye Oak State Park 40 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Martinak State Park 41 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 3 more in the list above
Swimming near Middletown
- Elk Neck State Park 14 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Parvin State Park 32 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marsh Creek State Park 43 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sandy Point State Park 47 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Belleplain State Forest 49 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Middletown
- Fort Mott State Park 14 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Big Elk Creek State Park 21 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- White Clay Creek Preserve 21 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Parvin State Park 32 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 38 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Fishing near Middletown
- Big Elk Creek State Park 21 mi north · Fishing listed
- White Clay Creek Preserve 21 mi north · Fishing listed
- Parvin State Park 32 mi east · Fishing listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 38 mi north · Fishing listed
- Marsh Creek State Park 43 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Middletown
What is the closest state park to Middletown?
Lums Pond State Park is the closest, about 8 miles north of Middletown in a straight line. Next are Fort DuPont State Park and Fort Delaware State Park.
How many state parks are near Middletown?
37 state park units are within 50 miles, and 15 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Middletown have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area and Susquehanna State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Middletown?
Yes, at 8 parks, including Elk Neck State Park, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area and Tuckahoe State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Middletown?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Newark, DE16 mi north
- Near Dover, DE22 mi southeast
- Near Wilmington, DE22 mi northeast
- Near Aberdeen, MD25 mi west
- Near Bridgeton, NJ26 mi east
- Near Chester, PA33 mi northeast
- Near Bel Air, MD34 mi west
- Near West Chester, PA36 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.