Trap Pond

At the southwest corner of Delaware is a pond and state park called Trap Pond. One of the greatest remaining portions of what were once huge wetlands in the southwest of the state is the 850-hectare park. The bald cypress trees at the Trap Pond State Park are among its best characteristics, besides the lake. The park is a great location for birdwatchers because so many different bird species congregate among the trees.

At the far north end of the lake, there is a campground with 140 sites that have electric and water hookups, 10 undeveloped sites, and 8 cottages. The Bald Cypress Nature Center, which lies across from the Trap Pond Campground, is home to aquatic creatures like fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

Trap Pond's partially protected waters are now managed as a family-friendly waterway. A vendor offers kayaks, rowboats, pedal boats, and canoes for rent. A launching ramp is also available for privately owned shallow-draft vessels. Panfish, such as crappie and bluegill, along with some bass and pickerel, are the primary species targeted by fishing opportunities.

Location: Sussex County, Delaware, United States