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Named for its centerpiece, the 66-acre Killens Pond, this state park features a waterpark, various watercraft rentals, and the popular Pondside Loop Trail. The Lenape people once lived here, and the pond was created when the Murderkill River was dammed to power grist and sawmills. It is now home to a variety of fish, including bass, crappie, and sunfish. The new state-of-the-art elevated boardwalk allows pedestrians and bikers a safe passage along Killens Pond Road while benches and bump-outs allow for wildlife watching and fishing. Kayakers and boaters can launch from the boat launch at the far end of the walkway. The waterpark features four tall slides, a main pool and baby pool, and a tot lot. The campground provides a reprieve in the woods and Delaware’s State tree, the American Holly, is plentiful. Visitors to the park’s nature center can see live animal exhibits that feature native reptiles and amphibians. The Pileated Woodpecker, Prothonotary Warbler, and Barred Owl can often be heard in the woods at the park.
The year-round wooded campground offers electric and water hookups, accommodating both tents and recreational vehicles, as well as a primitive walk-in camping loop for tents only. Family cabins sleep four and feature an efficient kitchen with an eating area, bedroom, bath with shower, A/C, and heat. The roomier, deluxe Pond View Cottage has extra amenities and an outstanding view of the pond.
From North: Route 13 South, 13.3 miles past Dover, DE. Turn left on onto Paradise Alley Rd. The entrance is located 1.7 miles on the left side.
From South: Route 13 North, 5.4 miles past Harrington, DE. Turn right onto Paradise Alley Rd. The entrance is located 1.7 miles on the left side.
Online reservations are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Online reservations may be placed by credit card only.
Campsite rates are for up to four people. Additional persons are $2 per night, up to a maximum of eight people per site.
Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen's Pond Waterpark..
Absolutely love this park! We took the camper here for the first time. The campground is clean and quiet, with quick access to the playground area and nature trail. We always come over for Fourth of July weekend. Our boys love the water park and looking for animals. Definitely worthy of a visit if you want to get outside and don't feel like bothering with beach traffic.
Very nice campground in the woods. It says the season is March 1st - November 30th but I just visited And there are people camping so I think it might be allowed all year? It's a really nice spot and I look forward to visiting again
My husband and I have been coming here for 7 years now and have now begun the tradition with our 10 month old son. The camp sites and cabins are beautifully maintained and the park is a wonderful dose of nature. This is our happy place and will be coming back to make more family memories!
This park is a wonderful benefit for local residents. It's an enjoyable way of getting your steps in 🚶♂️there is plenty of wildlife. I saw deer, frogs 🐸, and the most vibrant red cardinals 🐦⬛🪶.I highly recommend that you visit this wonderful gem and bring a friend!
This place is amazing so many trails so much to do here the water park is on here to you can camp hit trails they have picnic tables it's clean so much to do you can get lost for hours here can't wait to come back again
