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Lums Pond State Park, Delaware
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Bear, Delaware
Open Daily 8 a. M. To Sunset
Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Lums Pond itself covers 200 acres, and although there is no swimming allowed, boat rentals and fishing provide water-bound recreation in the summer months. A boat launching ramp and two piers allow easy access to the water.
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existed, St. Georges Creek flowed through the hardwood forest and was the site of several Native American hunting camps. The creek was dammed in the early 1800's when the C & D canal was built. Water from the pond was used to fill the locks of the canal and power a small mill.
| This area was first used as a state park in 1963.
Hikers have the opportunity to explore a variety of habitats along the 7. 5 mile Swamp Forest Trail circling the pond. Lums also features over 10 miles of multi-purpose trails (horses, bikes, hikers, and snowmobiles). The Whale Wallow Nature Center hosts a variety of programs for visitors during the summer season (Nature Center will be open daily from noon-6 p. M. From Memorial Day to Labor Day. ). For outdoor dining, picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, and three pavilions can be reserved | |
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for larger groups.
Ball fields and game courts abound at Lums Pond State Park. Choose friendly competition in baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, basketball, or volleyball. Sharpen your skill in horseshoes or disc golf. Equipment rentals are available during the
summer season. Children can work off their excess energy on the playground.
As the weather grows colder, winter activities include hiking, year-round camping, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Hunting is also permitted, but consult the park office for maps and regulations.
Lums
Pond State Park also includes the Summit North Marina on the Canal. This modern facility offers private slips for 250 boats and fuel sales, boat storage and repair services.
Whether you choose athletics, nature study, water sports, or simple relaxation, Lums Pond State Park
offers each visitor a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy quality leisure time.
With so many choices for outdoor recreation, you may decide to stay for awhile. The 68-site campground offers modern showers, a dumping station, picnic tables and grills. The sites are all
large and six of them now have electric hookups.
Delaware State Parks camping information.
Yurts
Yurts have also been introduced to the park. Yurts are round stationary structures with rigid cloth walls that feature: a single and double bed bunked together, a double
size futon, and electric. A large outdoor deck and seating area, along with grill and water, gives you the rustic feel of camping outdoors with amenities not found in a tent. Perfect for the new camper in your family.
Finally, unique to Delaware State Parks, Lums Pond offers
4 horse campsites. Riders can enjoy a getaway without the need for daily trailering!
Northeast Creek is a delightful whitewater spot in close proximity to Lums Pond State Park, unsurprisingly you could also go to Lums Pond if you're here; it's not far at all. A good
spot for whitewater paddling right next door to Lums Pond State Park is Red Clay Creek; there are plenty of folks from Bear here. This campground is so pretty. If you're a golfer then a splendid nearby course is Brantwood Golf Club Turf, and Lums Pond State Park is worth visiting.
A great deal of precipitation falls at Lums Pond State Park; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; February is when it's the driest.
Be careful coming to Lums Pond State Park, you might not ever wanna return back home again. Don't leave Lums Pond State
Park without visiting Fort DuPont State Park. For the period of the warm days of summer here at Lums Pond State Park, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are typically in the 40's with winter lows
in the 20's overnight here at Lums Pond State Park. Playing golf is lots of fun at Back Creek Golf Club, and get your heart beating on the magnificent whitewater of Big Elk Creek.
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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO:
Address:
1068 Howell School Road
Bear, Delaware 19702
Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.570426
Longitude: -75.733693
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Outdoors Recreation Near Dover, Delaware
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Dover, Delaware, the metro area neareast to Lums Pond State Park. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lums Pond State Park, Delaware
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lums Pond State Park. |
| | Camp Grounds Near Lums Pond State Park:
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Delaware Motel and RV Park, New Castle
, 9 miles away |
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Woodlands Camping Resort, Elkton
, 10 miles away |
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Odessa Campground, Townsend
, 12 miles away |
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USA Lacrosse Camps, Galena
, 14 miles away |
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Indian Acres Of Chesapeake Bay, Georgetown
, 15 miles away |
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Sandy Hill Camp & Conference, North East
, 16 miles away |
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Buttonwood Beach Camping, Earleville
, 16 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Lums Pond State Park:
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Howard Johnson Inn & Suites & Conference Center, Newark
, 4 miles away |
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Quality Inn University, Newark
, 4 miles away |
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Sleep Inn Newark, Newark
, 5 miles away |
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Embassy Suites Newark Wilmington/South, Newark
, 5 miles away |
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Homewood Suites by Hilton NewarkWilmington South Area, Newark
, 5 miles away |
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Days Inn Elkton, Elkton
, 6 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Elkton MD, Elkton
, 6 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Lums Pond State Park:
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Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 420 vertical feet |
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Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 49 miles away, 510 vertical feet |
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Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 315 vertical feet |
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Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 68 miles away, 1082 vertical feet |
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Big Boulder, Pennsylvania
, 79 miles away, 475 vertical feet |
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Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
, 82 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Camelback, Pennsylvania
, 83 miles away, 800 vertical feet |
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Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania
, 87 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 87 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Lums Pond State Park:
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Big Elk Creek, Cecil
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton) |
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Red Clay Creek, New Castle
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41) |
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Northeast Creek, Cecil
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (below covered bridge on Route 272) |
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Brandywine Creek, New Castle
County
, 17 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street) |
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Brandywine Creek, Chester
County
, 18 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware) |
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