Killens Pond State Park, Felton, Delaware

Natural and recreational opportunities abound at Killens Pond State Park, centrally located in the heart of Kent County. The park's centerpiece is the 66-acre millpond which features boating and fishing. The all new Killens Pond Water Park offers resort entertainment in a serene, natural setting. Only about an 1½ hour drive from either the northern or southern boundary, Killens Pond makes a perfect home base for exploring the First State. Open year-round, the park's campground and cozy cabins are popular retreats no matter what the season.

The millpond was established in the late 1700's. Prior to the pond's creation, the Murderkill River and surrounding hardwood forest were sites of several Native American homes and hunting camps. According to legend, the river's unusual name refers to a local tribe's massacre of a Dutch trading party at the mouth of the river in 1648. Now a peaceful oasis, Killens Pond became a state park in 1965.

Acreage 1444
Bike Trail
Boat Ramp
Boat* Rentals
Cabins
Nature Center
Camping-Family (Camp Store)
Nature Trails
Camping-Youth Group
Pavilions
Disc Golf
Picnicking
Drinking Water
Playground
Dump Station
Refreshments
Firewood Sales
Restrooms
Fishing
Shower Facilities
Game Courts/Ball Fields
Swimming Beach/Pool

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