Lums Pond
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: Daily entrance Mar 1-Nov 30: DE-registered vehicle $5/day. Lums Pond is a lake cove in New Castle County, Delaware.
Closures and warnings
DNREC: no swimming allowed in Lums Pond; recreation on the pond is boating and fishing. Pets must be on a 6 ft leash except in the dog park; pets not permitted in pavilion/picnic areas. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Lums Pond State Park, 1042 Howell School Rd, Bear DE 19701. |
| Fee | Daily entrance Mar 1-Nov 30: DE-registered vehicle $5/day; out-of-state $10/day; walking/biking free. |
| Hours | Park open daily 8:00 a.m. to sunset year-round. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Delaware State Parks (Lums Pond State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Boat rentals (Area #2), nature center, campground, pavilions, trails, off-leash dog park; Delaware's largest freshwater pond. Cabin construction through March 2027 may affect campground access. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Lums Pond open?
DNREC: no swimming allowed in Lums Pond; recreation on the pond is boating and fishing. Pets must be on a 6 ft leash except in the dog park; pets not permitted in pavilion/picnic areas. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Park open daily 8:00 a.m. to sunset year-round.
Can you swim at Lums Pond?
No, swimming is not allowed at Lums Pond. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Lums Pond?
The road in is paved. Parking: Lums Pond State Park, 1042 Howell School Rd, Bear DE 19701.
Do you need a reservation for Lums Pond?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Lums Pond?
The fee is Daily entrance Mar 1-Nov 30: DE-registered vehicle $5/day; out-of-state $10/day; walking/biking free.
What facilities are at Lums Pond?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Boat rentals (Area #2), nature center, campground, pavilions, trails, off-leash dog park; Delaware's largest freshwater pond. Cabin construction through March 2027 may affect campground access.
What are the rules at Lums Pond?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Lums Pond is inside Lums Pond State Park .
Sources
4
- https://www.destateparks.com/park/lums-pond/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / access.parking / amenities / waterbodyName / rules.camping, access.fee, amenities.note)
- https://www.destateparks.com/passes-permits-and-fees/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.destateparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/brochue_Lums_Pond.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs / hazardNote pets, amenities.restrooms / picnicSites / boat rentals Area #2 / roadSurface / permitRequired false / current none)
- https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/NAT/NAT_13103AdventureCourse_RFP.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed false / hazardNote)
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