If you’re looking for a place in Delaware where you can truly enjoy peace and quiet, head to Trap Pond State Park. This stunning grove of baldcypress trees is sure to capture your attention! Bring a camera, because you’ll want to capture the beauty to look back on whenever you’re feeling a little too cooped up.

Trap Pond State Park is a Delaware natural wonder! No matter when you visit this baldcypress grove in Laurel, Delaware, you'll have an amazing time connecting with nature.
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In the spring, beautiful wildflowers shake off the chills of winter and spring to life, adding a splash of color and calling all birds and bees to spend some time by the water.
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Thanks to a conservation and preservation effort by the park office, you can even visit Trap Pond's butterfly garden! Monarchs and other butterflies make their home here, snacking on native plants and joining the ecosystem after being raised by park rangers.
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Summertime is when Trap Pond truly shines. Pack yourself a picnic lunch and be prepared to spend all day on the water! You can bring a boat, or rent one from the park office.
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Rowboat $7 per hr.
$35 per day
Canoe $8 per hr.
$40 per day
Single Kayak $9 per hr.
$45 per day
Tandem Kayak $11 per hr.
$55 per day
Pedal Boat $6 per half hr.
$10 per hour
$50 per day
Paddleboard $8 per hr.

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There are water trails that wind through the beautiful and iconic baldcypress trees. Did you know that Trap Pond is the largest baldcypress pond this far north? It's a remnant of the past, when these swamps and ponds were all over the place.
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Book a tent site or cabin to camp at Trap Pond State Park and you'll get to experience the pond at night. The stars are beautiful on a clear summer evening!
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The colors of fall make for another great reason to visit the park. Take a hike around the pond and observe wildlife and changing leaves.
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When the weather cools off, a snowy and icy park is a winter wonderland. Bring your camera and keep an eye out for the birds, bunnies, and other wildlife that refuse to let a little frost get them down.
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Before you go, check the Delaware State Parks website for current conditions and to see what’s happening at the park. As always, be sure to leave no trace of your visit!

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Trap Pond State Park, 33587 Bald Cypress Ln, Laurel, DE 19956, USA