Trap Pond

Swimming hole · Sussex County County, DE · 38.524600, -75.474328

Entry fee: Entrance fees in effect March 1 through November 30. Trap Pond is a lake cove in Sussex County, Delaware.

Closures and warnings

Swimming is not allowed at Trap Pond State Park. As of September 28, 2026.

Road	Paved
Parking	Trap Pond State Park, 15702 Goose Nest Rd, Laurel DE 19956.
Fee	Entrance fees in effect March 1 through November 30; exact change or credit card for self-payment.
Hours	Park hours 8:00 AM to sunset.
Reservation or permit	Not required
Managed by	Delaware State Parks (Trap Pond State Park)

Picnic sites	Yes
Note	Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping; boat rentals seasonal.

Dogs	Allowed
Camping	Allowed

Is Trap Pond open?

Swimming is not allowed at Trap Pond State Park. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park hours 8:00 AM to sunset.

Can you swim at Trap Pond?

No, swimming is not allowed at Trap Pond. No current is reported here.

How do you get to Trap Pond?

The road in is paved. Parking: Trap Pond State Park, 15702 Goose Nest Rd, Laurel DE 19956.

Do you need a reservation for Trap Pond?

No reservation or permit is required.

Is there a fee at Trap Pond?

The fee is Entrance fees in effect March 1 through November 30; exact change or credit card for self-payment.

What facilities are at Trap Pond?

Picnic sites. Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping; boat rentals seasonal.

What are the rules at Trap Pond?

Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.

Trap Pond is inside Trap Pond State Park .

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https://www.destateparks.com/tent-camping/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking / amenities / waterbodyName / waterType)