Bellevue State Park, DE
Description
Book a Campsite at Bellevue State Park, DE
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont surrounded his home with the finest facilities: tennis courts, stables, gardens, and a picturesque pond, amid woodlands and fields overlooking the Delaware River. The park was acquired by the State of Delaware in 1976.
Recreation:
1-1/8 mile fitness track with a Life Course, catch-and-release fishing pond, multi-use trails for walking, jogging and cycling, 18-hole disc golf course, outdoor ice skating. SK cross country course.
Facilities:
Bellevue Hall, Cauffiel House, Mount Pleasent Meeting House and Parsonage Wellspring Farms, Tennis Center, 3 Pavilions, 2 Picnic Areas
Nearby Attractions:
Rockwood Museum, Brandywine Zoo, Brandywine Valley Atractions, DE Children's Museum, Frawley Stadium (Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks)
- Art & Museum
- Bicycle Riding
- Bird Watching
- Comfort Station
- Firewood Sales
- First Aid Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Gift/Souvenir Shop
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- Horseshoes
- Information Center
- Jogging/Running
- Meeting Hall
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnicing
- Playground
- Ranger Station
- Recreation Programs
- Rent Bicycles
- Seasonal Festivals
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Volleyball
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Churches
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Medical Clinic
- Baseball/Softball Fld
- Geological Formations
- Golfing
- Laundry
- Motel
- Restaurant
- Rock Climbing
- Airport
- Antiquing
- Arboretum
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Cultural Activities
- Dock, Boat
- Emergency Services
- Fishing River
- Gardens, Botanical Displ
- Hospital
- Hunting
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Kayak Rentals
- Mall
- Mountain Biking
- Museum
- Musical Performances
- Nature Center
- Newspapers
- River
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Town
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
Fees and Cancellation
- A cancellation fee of $10 applies if cancellation occurs prior to 31 days before arrival date. Balance of payments will be refunded.
- A cancellation fee of a one-day camping fee is charged if cancellation is within 30 days of arrival date; the balance of payment received will be refunded.
- A cabin reservation carries a $35 cancellation fee; the balance of payment received will be refunded.
- A reservation at the Cottages at Indian River Marina carries a cancellation fee of one-half of the total rental fee.
- Early departures forfeit all balances.
- No refunds will be given unless Delaware State Parks or the reservation call center is notified of the cancellation.
- The park reserves the right to hold a campsite, cabin or yurt for no more than 24 hours after a customer's expected arrival date; after that time, the reservation will be cancelled. The park must receive notice of the late arrival to hold the reservation after the designated arrival time.
Facility Rates*
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
39.78278, -75.50056
39°46'58"N, 75°30'2"W
For tours & Programs:
Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location.
Wilmington, DE 19809
From the North:
Take I-95 south to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of ramp is a traffic signal, turn left onto Marsh Rd. At first traffic signal, turn left again onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.
From the South:
Take I-95 north to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of exit ramp, turn left onto Carr Rd. Go straight through traffic signal. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.
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Take I-495 north to exit #4 Edgemoor. Bear right on ramp. At first intersection, turn right onto Edgemoor Rd. At 4th traffic signal (0.8 miles), turn right onto Marsh Rd. At 3rd traffic signal (1.3 miles), turn right onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.