Delaware

Delaware

Trap Pond State Park

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Established
1951
Acreage
3,993 · 3,993 acres surrounding 90-acre Trap Pond; designated state park June 22, 1951
Location
Sussex County, DE near Laurel
Key features
Northernmost natural stand of bald cypress trees in the United States; 90-acre Trap Pond; loblolly pine forest; Baldcypress Nature Center; Bob Trail
Activities
Canoeing/kayaking among the cypress, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, paddleboat rentals, birdwatching
Notable
Delaware's first state park; the bald cypress here represent the northernmost natural stand of the species in North America

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Source: www.destateparks.com · 2026-05-09