The best parks & outdoor spots in Kent County

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Browns Branch County Park (opens in a new tab)

1415 Killens Pond Rd · Harrington

Browns Branch County Park blends shady forest trails with a uniquely designed wetland boardwalk, perfect for quiet hikes, birding, or a…

Checked Oct 9

Browns Branch County Park blends shady forest trails with a uniquely designed wetland boardwalk, perfect for quiet hikes, birding, or a little solitude.

From the Milford newsletter, October 15, 2026

G & R Recreation Campground (opens in a new tab)

4075 Gun and Rod Club Rd · Houston

Family owned since 1997, G & R Recreation Campground is a nearby go-to for cabins, RV or tent sites and even glamping, plus an outdoor…

Family owned since 1997, G & R Recreation Campground is a nearby go-to for cabins, RV or tent sites and even glamping, plus an outdoor pool, lawn games, and a hammock park. They also host music festivals, reunions, and retreats, so it’s great for laid-back weekends or big get-togethers.

From the Denton newsletter, October 9, 2026

Killens Pond State Park Campground Entrance (opens in a new tab)

3015 Paradise Alley Rd · Harrington

Killens Pond State Park Campground Entrance is the low-key gateway to a year-round, wooded campground with water and electric sites plus a…

Killens Pond State Park Campground Entrance is the low-key gateway to a year-round, wooded campground with water and electric sites plus a primitive tent loop and cozy cabins.

From the Milford newsletter, October 19, 2026

Killens Pond State Park (opens in a new tab)

5025 Killens Pond Rd · Felton

Killens Pond State Park is that rare spot where you can paddle a quiet mill pond, spy bald eagles, then let the kids loose at a legit…

Killens Pond State Park is that rare spot where you can paddle a quiet mill pond, spy bald eagles, then let the kids loose at a legit waterpark. Add in a wooded campground, cozy cabins, a LEED-certified nature center, and a boardwalk perfect for casting a line, and you’ve got a go-to close to home.

From the Milford newsletter, October 25, 2026