Delaware Forest Service

Dover, DE
Tent Sites
Lodging
Pets allowed
250 Max
100 ft max

Property Description

Blackbird Campsites are located at the Tybout Tract of the Blackbird State Forest along with DE Forest Service northern regional office. Blackbird has ten tracts totaling over 6,000 acres and contains a mixture of oaks, yellow-poplar, maple, gums, and hickories. Its 40 miles of trails are used extensively for hiking, running, bicycling, and horseback riding. The trail system at Blackbird interconnects 16 primitive campsites and pavilions. Redden Campsites are located at the Headquarters Tract of Redden State Forest along with DE Forest Service southern regional office. Redden has 18 tracts totaling over 12,900 acres and contains mixed hardwoods including oaks, maple and gum. It's 44 miles of trails are popular for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and bird watching. Tent camping requires reservations and costs $25 per night for each campsite. The State Forests are 'multiple use-facilities' which includes permitted hunting, catch-and-release fishing and nature study.

Driving Directions

Blackbird Campsites - 502 Blackbird Forest Rd, Smyrna DE 19977 39.345390, -75.675553 Redden Campsites - 18074 Redden State Drive, Georgetown DE 19947 38.740056, -75.412712

Available Amenities

Bathroom Facilities including Shower
Charcoal Grill, Fire Ring and Picnic Tables
Charcoal Grill, Picnic Tables
Fire Pit
Handicap Accesible -ADA Grill, Fire Ring and Table
Heat
Kitchen with Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
Near Firewood
Near Overflow Parking
Near Portable Toilet
Near Water Spicket
NO Water, NO Electric, NO Septic Hookup-PRIMITIVE
NO Water, NO Electric, NO Toilet, NO Grill
Online Booking
Pets Allowed
Picnic Table
Small-Medium Camper Van Accesible
Toilet
Wheelchair Accesible

Delaware Forest Service offers Primitive Camping, Lodge and Pavilion Rentals 
See Campsite Map for New Sites and Updated Site Numbers!

16 Campsites at Blackbird State Forest 
502 Blackbird Forest Rd, Smyrna DE 19977
302-653-6505
 18 Campsites and The Lodge
at Redden State Forest 
18074 Redden Forest Dr, Georgetown DE 19947
302-856-2893

  • Online reservation only with valid major credit card required. 
  • Primitive Tent Camping. There is NO electric, water, or septic hookup at campsites. NO shower or bath facilities.
  • Forest Map designates areas with portable toilet/s, water spicket, trash dumpster, firewood and parking. (Please note, Redden firewood is only currently available by R06-R07 )
  • A processing fee of $3.50 will apply at time of booking.

See Delaware Forest Service website for Forest Information 
Delaware State Forests - Delaware Department of Agriculture - State of Delaware

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