The Sinister Story Behind This Popular Delaware Pond Will Give You Chills

Visitors can explore miles of trails, paddle out on rented kayaks or canoes, enjoy nature hikes and guided paddles, or just sit by the pond for a relaxing day on the water.

According to local legend, as well as the Delaware State Archives and several online sources, Lums Pond was once the site of a gruesome murder.

There, she unfortunatley met her end. She ran into a crazed man who assaulted her, raped her, and murdered her - right where Lums Pond's Swamp Trail is blazed to this day.

The murderer was never apprehended.

The pond and park were named after John Lum and his son, who ran a millhouse on the C&D Canal. Though the house was donated to the state in 1966, and it had long been decomissioned, it was still reported that visitors saw the father and son pair working on the mill and wandering the grounds. Sounds of water wheels running were common enough that visitors would seek out the source - finding nothing when they got closer, of course.

Another strange happening at Lums Pond can be attributed to slaves who did not make it to freedom along the Underground Railroad, which included stops in and around the park. Apparitions, and strange sounds may be these poor souls, still searching for their peace.

And also take note that Lums Pond is open for camping - are you brave enough to stay overnight?

Visit the park at 1068 Howell School Road Bear, Delaware.