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Cape Henlopen State Park

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15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958, United States

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Quinton Lindner

Beautiful park with an awesome borrow-a-bike program! The museum is very well kept and the nature center is filled with cool information! I definitely suggest stopping by the pier for the view of the coast and the Lewes-Cape May ferry. The beach was much less crowded than Rehoboth and stretched for quite a ways. There are multiple places to get a great view of the whole beach and the ocean. If you enjoy the beach, hiking trails, and nature, then this park is for you.

ME Globel

Great park with lots to do for just $10 if you visit from out of state. We visited during off season during the first weekend of October. We enjoyed visiting the Nature Center, which is a small room with 5 different fish aquariums and a small touch tank, which is nice for the kids. We were just a few minutes too late to partake in the borrow a bike program, but it's a great program that allows you to take a bike for free and ride the trails around the park. We visited the beach area, which has a convenient bath house and lots of space to stretch out along the sand. There's sightseeing to enjoy- lighthouses, wildlife, and gorgeous water views. We definitely recommended climbing the observation tower to take in the sights. For a fun activity, count the number of stairs as you climb to the top! How many stairs did you count? There's also an area to drive out on the beach for vehicles that are approved to do so, kayaks, and a military museum. Definitely worth the trip in the summer or the off season.

Nicole C

Nice beach. Gets VERY crowded in the summer - you need to get here early for a decent spot and/or some peace and quiet. Just be aware there are multiple beach entry points. The beach at the end of the road (“The Point” parking lot) is for people who park their trucks on the sand… we didn’t realize that at first. The better beach is the first one you come across that has the big parking lot and the pavilion/snack bar. I recommend checking out the rest of the park as well. There’s trails and some historical sites. $10/day for out-of-staters, $5/day for Delaware residents.

Tiffany Rumbley

I have lived in Delaware 30 years and even though I knew it existed I never been here until just this month, day trip. First of all parking is not expensive if you live in the state. Might be few dollars more if you are from another state. The map of the park is little difficult to understand. Had to ask people which direction was the Fort Miles museum. The Cannons and military truck was neat. Not much to see in museum as thought there would be. The observation tower was closed so could not go inside. After this we headed to other side of park and went in nature center. That was like a mini aquarium with a hands on experience too. Kids liked it. Then we went to the beach area I guess there are a few entrances to the beach but we took one closest to light house in distance. The sand ramp to the beach was a hard walk especially for us not used to walking thru sand on a hot day with medical issues like asthma. Some older couples had to stop and catch breath too. Once we got to a area to set stuff down we wanted nothing but to head for ocean. That was great except for a couple jelly fish and crabs?? Pinching our toes ouch! The beach was not really crowded maybe 30 families spread out. At one point my daughter and I were only ones in Ocean for miles. Thought that was weird and cool at same time. Could see dolphins out deep. If there was a route to lighthouse other than by boat we didn't see it. Over all had great time.

R H

Park is beautifully maintained by volunteers. It has a great historical Fort Miles Museum. The trails are great for biking or hiking. The Ocean views , dunes, and beach areas are well maintained with beautiful views. There is also an observation tower with spectacular Ocean views.

Allan Dunn

Awesome place to visit, plenty of activities, separate areas for swimming and fishing, plus beautiful view of a lighthouse. Only thing I had an issue with was that the stores were not open except on weekends only at the time of my visit. But was able to see the hawks, deer, and wild turkeys.

Stacy Kroptavich

Gorgeous state park. Costs $10 for out of state vehicles and $5 for in state. Main beach was very busy even when we got there at 3. We drove around a bit and found a much quieter area at the point. There were no lifeguards there (at the point), but it was so peaceful!

Jennifer Lapinsky

We came here with family and had a great time. The beach was clean and there were plenty of lifeguards for the kids. We brought our own cooler and canopy. I recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks because the selection at the snack bar is limited and pricey. The waves weren't too big and the kids had a great time jumping around in the surf. It stays shallow for quite a ways and we had a blast swimming. The parking lot had plenty of space, but it is quite a walk to the sand, so keep that in mind when deciding what to bring.

Adrienne

This is a great place to see. Very family oriented with beaches, trails and sites to see. Fishing piers, light house afar. World war monuments to see. Bathrooms and icey for when your hot. You can rent kayaks. This is a pretty amazing place to visit.

SHARON holahan

This place is phenomenally beautiful. Sweeping views of the ocean and interesting structures left over from World War II. You can walk to the beach from your campsite. The cons of this place are those big stinging flies and the campground sites are very close together.

Karen Kendzierski

This is a beautiful park with stunning views of the coast and sunrise. There is a bike path too that offers equally breathtaking views of the area. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is I thought the campground store was on the smaller side compared to other campgrounds that I’ve been to. Also, there are no sewer hookups at the individual site but there are three dump stations upon exiting the park. Electricity and water hookups were available. Since this is a woodsy campground, there were definitely more mosquitos - so bug repellant is a must. Cell coverage was spotty in case that’s important to you. Based on views and location, I would highly recommend staying here.

Saee Sansare

Beautiful!! There is a 10$ entry fee per non resident car!! The water was clean clear slightly cold for June!! Pls any of parking spots available. We didn’t have to walk much you can drive everywhere unless you want to; several trails available.

Lauren Thornberg

One of the best parks ever!! In the summer, the sunrises at Herring Point are beyond beautiful. The nature center is also a great place to visit and you can borrow bikes for free! The programs offered through the nature center are really fun for both kids and adults.

Ryan B

One of the nicest, cleanest state parks I have been to. The area is well kept and the beaches are beautiful. I’d opt for this over the more touristy beaches down the road! Beautiful sights to be seen everywhere. You can also rent bikes and there’s a beautiful easy to ride trail for the whole family!

Michael Pierson

Pretty cool spot for the family. They have a fishing pier for dad to cast a line or crab trap and a beach for mom and the kids. The water is shallow for a good distance which should put some parents at easy with young kids. You can check out some of the hiking here at the historic sights. Clean bath houses and restrooms for washing away the adventures. My family and I will be back for sure.

Freddy and Brigitte Del Grosso

It is a wonderful State Park with many trails for walking or biking. I just stayed for the day to walk on this amazing beach. Personally I prefer the after season.

Patrick D

Inmo best beach to vacation at with the family. You can camp there, swim at the guarded beach with ample parking and a concession stand, lots of paved bike and hiking paths, surf fishing. It has everything you need without having to deal with the hassle of a beach town, if you do want to hit up the boardwalk Rehoboth is a very short drive. There are also learning experiences for kids at the nature center and the Fort Miles historic site.

Layla Robb

I've gone here almost every summer and I've found new things to do every time!!! I recommend the observation tower at sunset, it's breathtaking. Rehoboth Beach is very close which is nice.

Kim Klump

There is no other park like this one. The Great Dune and bunkers make it unique. In the off season there are less people and bugs. I find serenity there.

Randy Botts

Lots of things to do. Bike trails, Nature Center, campground, fishing pier, WW2 bunker tour, two beaches, surf fishing, disc golf, and more. Great place to visit, camp, bird watch, fish, etc.

Amy Lane

Beach was crowded but not bad for a public park on a holiday. Beach was also fairly accessible for those with wheelchairs. Food from concession stand was great! Tasty chicken strips (not minced chicken pressed into nuggets), crispy fries - all served quickly and hot. Only drawback was getting into the parking lot. No signage at main road letting us know that those with state park passes could get in the left lane and move through faster. This also caused more slowdowns as cars merged between the two lanes.

Misty Hicks

Beautiful , well kept beach that is not busy. Very relaxing and so peaceful. The lighthouse is so pretty!

Blue Jeans Girl

Absolutely beautiful park. We brought horses to ride on beach during off season. We had the best day..temps in the 80's in November was awesome.

Matt Garland

It's a perfect state beach with scenic views, clean sand and water, and most importantly, it's not overwhelmed with people, even in peak tourist season!

Cathryn Smith

We enjoyed camping at Cape Henlopen. We camped in the walk-in, tent sites. The sites were a little cramped and close together in that area. There are nicer sites for a little more in a different area where we will stay if we choose to go back.

Emily Small

Lots of stuff to do even in the off season. Have gone there for many years and saw different things on this trip than I had before. I look forward to going back again to see more of the Fort Miles related things.

Sara Covolo

Beautiful park just far walk from campground to beach areas, really must drive or ride a bike. Campground needs more bathrooms and larger playground.

Brian W

Great place to enjoy the sunny weather. Beach is easy to access with a number of different places for either vehicles or just foot traffic. The changing areas are tidy and well kept. Nominal charge for access since it is a state park but extremely worth it considering the high traffic of many of the other beaches close by. If you're lucky, you might even see some dolphins to boot. Highly recommended!

Stephen McGinley

Great beach and state park. Gotta pay to get in but I think it is worth it. Sometimes in the summer time it can get crowded, not really the beach itself just the parking spots.

Derek

Amazing find!!! We truly adored this park! The campsite was spacious, clean, and the history nearby is awesome! I was excited tho see that you could go up one of the lookout towers at the park. The showers were separate and clean. Staff was kind and helpful. Highly recommend this park for a wonderful stay! Just missing sewage onsite.

Phil Scheibe

One of the best state parks in DE and maybe the country. A good place to go to the beach for the day. Camp ground is nice and a fairly inexpensive way to stay at the beach. The bike trails are scenic and well maintained. The trail connects to the Junction - Breakwater and Gordon's Pond trails that connect Lewis and Rehoboth in a loop for those that want a challenge (17 mile loop). Frisbee golf course is fun. Wonderful park!!

Alyssa Bickler

I went swimming in the ocean and had lots of fun! The waves were pretty big today and the weather was nice. I would definitely recommend going!

Matthew Falls (lobstahtrap)

Campground: Cape Henlopen State Park City, State: Lewes, Delaware Check-in: December 2, 2022 Check-out: December 4, 2022 Site Number: B-08 Our Set Up: Class C Motorhome (32 feet) plus TOAD We Liked: This campground was renovated in the past 5 years. It is very updated. Paved pads for the motorhome and TOAD. Electric boxes accommodate 20A, 30A and 50A. Bath house is set up as rooms with a toilet, sink and shower. Small playground that the kids enjoyed. Camp store is basic but functional. Roads around the campground are easy to navigate. Sites are set up in such a way that different length RVs are on either side of your spot. This, along with the tall pine trees gives a feeling of having a lot of space between campsites. The campsite is a quick walk or bike ride to the rest of the state park (trails, ocean, Fort Miles). It is a quick drive to Rehoboth Beach for dining and shopping. We Didn't Care For: Not a big deal and understandable due to its location, sewer is not available at the campsite. There are 3 dump stations when leaving the campground. Overall Assessment: This is the second Fall web have spent at Cape Henlopen and will continue to do so. The tall pines and nature within and surrounding the campground is amazing. It is such a peaceful place. It is advisable to book as early as possible for summer reservations as the campground books up early. ******* November 11-14, 2021 Site B-08. Great state park campground. All of the RV spots are paved. The size of each spot alternates so that you don't get RVs directly next to each other. Bathrooms plentyfull and clean. Small playground for the kids. Easy access to trails, beach and Fort Miles. Basic camp store to purchase ice, firewood and basics. Keep in mind that the dump station is on the way out of the campground. If you are staying more than a weekend you might want to consider a portable dump bin so that you don't into any problems. We stayed 4 days and the gray tank was stuffed.

Dorothy DERR

Trails r great, so peaceful. I go here a few times a month for a peace of mind.

JJ G

Was traveling with the puppy and had been recommended the beaches here at the state park for their pet friendliness. So true, it was a great choice! Pets were welcome at least in the part of the beach we were and there were quite a few others having fun in the sun! If you’re not from the area, you will have to pay when you park. I believe it was ~$10/car, but worth it they’re right next to the beach. Otherwise not a lot else like you might expect at nearby beaches. No boardwalk, food, etc.

Bill Ruffalo

My family and I love this place. It has miles of walking trails, free bike rentals, a cool little disc golf course and incredible scenery. We make a day trip out of it whenever we're in Bethany and it's never wasted time. Some of our best family memories are from this quiet, super clean natural area

Kim Smith

Crowded, but comfortable. People stayed in their own areas. Fishing pole lined the shoreline, so beware.

Aric Becker

We came here for the beach and had a great time. Can't beat $10 parking and free beach entry. It was a Saturday and was crowded, but by walking down to the end of the lifeguard area we found a nice little open spot to put down. Bathhouses are decent and there is a small place to get food. All in all a great place to go for a beach trip.

Mary Ann Palukonis

We loved this campground, it's the best we've ever been to ,Maine to Florida, hot coffee at the camp store was great, only wish it was closer to the beach,, we will be back

Wayne Jameson

Awesome place to enjoy the beach and more importantly, avoid the crowds of Rehoboth Beach and the meters!

Greg Young

Great park if you can get a site, very popular. Cool military history with lots of historical remnants to explore. Great bike trails with easy access to Rehoboth beach. Clean place with well stocked camp store, full hook ups and good cell service. I will be back.

Reed Meyer

Cape Henlopen is a hidden gem. Over 5,000 acres of forest and beaches. Some days you can have the entire coast to yourself. It's one of the primary reasons to live in lower Delaware.

Jeff Lambert

A great park for spending time on your bike and enjoying the beach

Sandeep Mann

Beautiful beach with wonderful facilities including full indoor showers and change rooms. If you just want to enjoy the beach and not looking to stuff yourself with food and shopping then this is the place to be. Nice trails and secondary water pools during high tides make it unique.

G. Funk

A beautiful state park located on Cape Henlopen with the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean on either side. There are many opportunities to enjoy outdoor and beach activities at this park. There are many hiking and biking trails around the park and numerous access points and parking on both the ocean and bay sides. Camping is also permitted. Touring the bunkers and the WW2 towers was also fun! The staff at the entrance and nature center were very friendly and helpful as well. A lovely place to enjoy the beach!

caroline colavita

One of the most beautiful places I’ve been. We’ve been visiting Lewes for over a decade now and always make it a point to come through. We love riding our bikes here. Lovely beaches where you can hang all day, fish, hike or wait to see some dolphins splashing off in the distance. Be careful where you’re walking on the beach. This was the first time I accidentally walked through a protected area and was issued a written warning. This is where the bay meets the ocean so the waters are lovely to just sit and watch. They’ve recently moved the old war items into a gorgeous museum on site. Worth the visit. I will certainly be back!

Rita Tomassetti

Cape Henlopen has quickly become our favorite beach to visit. The beach is always clean, the shower facilities are at a convenient spot. It may not have a fancy boardwalk or shops, which is perfectly fine if all you want us a relaxing day by the beach without the busyness those other things entail. Our kids have loved going to this beach and are perfectly content to play in the sand or sit close to the water and get their feet wet. There are also dolphins that come to this area but you can only see their fins at a distance. There are camping grounds, although we have never camped out here, but the surrounding trails have beautiful Flora and fauna you can delight in! Another positive is the very convenient parking available right by the beach. There is a $10 fee for out-of-state visitors, which is a very reasonable price.

David Alpern

Well run campground with sites for tent camping as well as RVs. The campsites vary in size significantly. Somewhere quite large somewhere on the small side. Most campsites have fire pits with cooking grills, as well as water and power. It's important to reserve as far an advance as possible, as the sites sell out very quickly. The bathrooms are clean and heated. There's a cab store is open until about 9:00 on weekends and has wood, snacks, ice and other miscellaneous items.

Kim Grubb

Great beach! It was full of lots of people but was a perfect beach day!

Wayne Clark

Well maintained campground with paved roads and pads. Choose site carefully for RVs longer than 15” as many sites are tiny. The campground is near numerous paved trails that lead to beach and other points of interest - bring bikes! Tent only sites are heavily wooded and huge. Go off season if possible to avoid crowds.

Lydia E York

Nice quiet park that is friendly to walkers, cyclists, families, and groups. There is a modest admission fee per car. Residents can get a seasonal pass. Rates are 2x the resident rate and there is no seasonal pass for non-residents. If you're in the area you should spend some time there.

Logan E

Awesome state park! Great beaches, campground, and tours/history. Probably the best place for sunset in Delaware!

Mary Goodman

This park is so full of amazing history! Camping was comfortable, some sites are very tight though. The park offers a variety of trails, beaches, all clean and beautiful, kayak rentals, and a pier for fishing. We saw a pod of dolphins in the water at Hitchings point! We will return!

Joseph Downing

Nice seaside park with lots to see and do. They had a free bike loan program when we went that let you borrow a bike to ride around the park. The nature center is nice. The beach is good with facilities and lots of parking. We saw a pod of dolphins swim by while we were at the beach. Our favorite part is the tide pools next to the fishing pier. At low tide the sand forms pools of water where you can find sea life. We found plenty of ghost crabs, hermit crabs, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, snails, and jellyfish.

Rebecca Lee

One of our favorite campsites! Our dog especially enjoyed this trip. We love being out on the beach and doing some fishing. It’s hard to get a reservation here - we ended up getting an RV site that someone cancelled last minute.

Henry Mow

A totally gorgeous location. Clean facilities, friendly caretakers.

Trouvaille B

Dog friendly campground that also had a dog friendly beach!! The checkin process was super simple, campsites are spacious and clean. Definitely recommend. We were only there for 1 night but would love to go back and have more time to explore the area.

Dennis H

Great campground. Clean and full of campers. Was only in the campground for a day and it was full of life. Kids playing, people bicycling, walking, folks hanging out at the campfire. Only thing I didn't like was all the sand. Would definitely recommend.

Bradley Stafford

We spent labor day weekend here 2022. I can not think of a better state park to camp at in DE. FREE bike rentals, hands on nature center and rich in history plus much more. So much to do here. The main beach has bathouses as well as the camping area. G LOOP for tents only has water hook up but no electric . The other loops have both. Will need to book campsite 6 months to a year in advance as this place fills up FAST.

William Keller

Cape Henlopen was a great winter destination for a family that needed to get away and was a little cooped up from 2020 and 2021. We arrived between Christmas and New Year's, and the neighbors we found at our campsite were quiet, friendly and welcoming. The park itself was simple, but the playground was awesome for our 4-year-old. We went to the fishing pier and beach to walk around, and we were only a few minutes from exploring Lewes. We will be back!

Weird Flex But Okay

Great park! We stayed in 3 cabins for a week. From the shower/bathroom facilities, camp store, trails, fishing pier, climbing the towers, beach (Bay or ocean side) campfires, family and good times. Would definitely stay again. Cabins were great with 2 bunk beds and a queen bed. A mini fridge, microwave & air-conditioning!! Close to everything in Rehoboth stores, boardwalk etc. Bay side was great with the kids, especially low tide. You could practically walk to the light house in low tide on the sand bars.

Kristopher Wall

My wife and I spent the day at the park. We played a round of disc golf, went for a bike ride on one of the many trails and then sat on the beach for awhile before heading home. We'll definitely do this again.

Marisa Sterling-Abram

Really awesome State Park and a great visit for anybody staying in Lewes Beach. The nature center has a borrow a bike program from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and they have lots of adult and kid bikes (cruisers only, no gear shift) and two-seater kid trailers. There is a one and a half mile loop trail with lots of fun stops along the way and great viewpoints. Great way to spend a couple hours when you need a break from the beach. They also had helmets. The nature center has some aquariums to look at, clean bathrooms, and a water tank in which you can touch some seashells and horseshoe crabs.

Robert Hackley

This park has a lot to offer. History, "dating to WWII", beaches, fishing pier, hiking, biking or running trails, bird watching and camping. The park is well maintained and staff. We stayed in the campground and I'm not sure who designed the campground but in my options they missed the ball and crammed the sites with electric to close together.

Ryan Jay

Best place to go to the beach, awesome area with great ocean views and really amazing history. It might not be free to park at like ocean city or Bethany Beach, but the beach seems far cleaner, quieter, and was just all around a much more peaceful beach.

Donna Carchidi

Surf fishing drive on beach access with permit. Walk on beach. Must Pay to access Delaware state park.

Gianluca Carimando

Quite possibly my favorite state park so far. There's free bikes! You get to travel the whole park for 2 hours. Make sure to arrive early before they are all taken. If you take a bike, be sure to visit the Pond trail, it's absolutely beautiful. There's a lot of history in the park, and a lot of nature. There's a beach as well.

Brandon Lincoln

Visiting from PA for my bachelor party: Came out and played the front 9 of the disc golf course. Beautiful course, tee pads could use some love but 100% will be back to play all 18. Great mixture of technical play and open drives on the front 9. Baskets are pretty beat also, could use some restoration there as well.

Mike Monroe

We stopped at our favorite Delaware SP, Cape Henlopen, with all the amenities it has to offer from the beach, hike/bike trails, frisbee golf to the sights and history of Fort Miles and the Towers. With the storm brewing off the coast creating huge waves crashing on the beach, I snapped a number of pictures from the lookout at Herring Point before walking back to Fort Miles to take even more pictures from the Great Dune Overlook of two container ships passing in the storm.

Michaelene Hester

Great history, wonderful trails, BEAUTIFUL BEACH. Camp grounds are lovely. Nicely sized slots usually with some trees for shade.

Trish B

Beautiful, serene, and clean are a few words that come to mind when visiting. We spent the day at the beach and it was worth it. Not only was it clean but it wasn't crowded and there was ample parking. Worth visiting to get away from the crowds and find tranquility.

Andrew Lloyd

I love the free bike rentals and biking trails that lead through beautiful greenery and historic military artifacts. Another highlight is the lookout tower that overlooks the ocean! Of course last but not least, the camp sites are close to the ocean!

R Sauers

Enjoyed the trails. Next time packing a picnic basket with some homemade chicken salad. Maybe a small thermos of soup, drinks and a sugar cookie fir dessert. Trail wasn't crowded when we walked

R N

Bayside is shallow, Oceanside is deeper. Nice place to take the family for the day.

Adam Van Bavel

Went at sunrise to collect shells and then back again by sea in the evening for a sunset cruise. Captured the lighthouse with natural lighting ☀️

Paul Domasky

If you want a camping resort with shuffleboard and a jumping pillow, this is not for you. Stay home. If you love campfires, walking the dunes, seeing dolphins and birds and nice campsites, this is the place. We already booked for next year.

C Shahin

Miles of walking or biking trails, paved and unpaved, miles of beaches, disc golf, fishing, bird watching. Great place to watch a sunset. Fort Miles military base so well maintained, WW 2 weapons look like they're ready for battle.

Xin Chen

A great public beach park to visit year round for locals and tourists afar. Lots of fun things you can do here. For my visit in a cold February afternoon, my favorite activity was to take a 2 1/2 mile loop beach walk around the Cape Tip from “The Point” parking lot. I watched the last stretch of Delaware River flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Also enjoyed the walk in the dune on the Walk Dune Trail on the south end of the park. Exploring the beach from the far south side startling at the “Herring Point “ was fabulous as well.

Daniel Miller

For a state park, this is one of the best. They've got tons of amenities and keep improving unlike a lot of them. I've been coming here for 25 years, and the only downside is that it's been discovered and is now crowded. We ride bikes, walk the trails, camp, and enjoy the various beaches including bayside and oceanside

Brian Ferrier

Checked off bucket list! In the "80s", highschool each year took trip and camped, I got sick each year the day before leaving. Never went. My son with his wife and daughter just moved to Lewes DE. First weekend there they took me there...Awesome time with them and my granddaughter. Can't wait to go back down. Cheers from Pa.

Carol Weaver

Beautiful well-taken care of campground that's very family friendly. Short drive or bike to the beach, which was beautiful. Lots of pine trees for shade which Is awesome!

denise ketterer

Awesome state park! 10$ car entrance fee for out of state visitors, but well worth it! Trails galore, swimming, fishing, bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, concessions, beach chair/umbrella rentals, Fort Miles WW2 historic site, and SO much more! Highly recommended!

Richard Doty

$10 for out of state vehicles and $5 for in state will get you access to this well maintained park. The 18 hole disc golf course is one of my favorites even if it's built in sand and feels 5 times longer than it is. The wind is pretty constant and that adds to the challenge. The beach is nice due to the fees to get in as it keeps crowds smaller. Several bathrooms are there, and the beach one includes a bath house with changing areas. Bike paths and walking paths are numerous.

brad stafford

This park has everything. Free bike rentals , excellent trails, nature center is awesome, disk golf course , fishing pier , drive on beach access as well as walk on and the camping is amazing ! Must book camp sites a year in advance or more . They fill up quick .

Lindsay Polidore

I have been coming to this state park for about 20 years. It's beautiful and clean and the beaches are great! We almost always see dolphins when we visit which is always a special treat.

Chelsea Adams

There are bike trails that you can take to get to the water. The observation towers are an easy climb and a beautiful sight. The bath houses were cold but it was also 40 degrees or below. It was a great stay. I'm sure I'll be back soon.

Elle Dee

Love Cape Henelopen! Love that it's just the beach and camp ground. You get the best of both worlds.

Carmen Ianora

Love camping here great spot for walking the dogs, swimming or riding your bike! It’s Husky approved🐾 …

Elle C Mitchell

If I could give it 6 stars I would. Love love love this place. Better to go off season as it gets crowded in summer months. beaches and park are very clean. Wildlife is abundant, osprey, bald Eagles, tortoises, fox. If you’d rather look at dunes than huge buildings while at the beach, this is your place.

Chase W

For those looking for a good walking/biking area this place is for you. Normally go every other week and find myself on a different path. Variety of wild around while exploring and park is kept clean.

Peter Aastad

Definitely something to see, beach, camping, wedding venue and more. See website.

Bonnie Balmer

Nice day at the beach. Bath house is convenient for being able to shower and change at the beach.

Ron F

Stopped a Biden Falls Historical Landing to see the now famous spot

David Andrew Finkelstein

Came here on the first hot day of the year so I should have expected it to be crowded. But the beach was half eroded so everyone had to cram into like 40 feet wide beach. And there were 100s of flies that seemed to ignore bug spray. I left after an hour and a half. I want to come back when it’s less crowded.

Jillian Kara

Absolutely beautiful place to go to the beach. There’s a large parking lot (you have to pay to park. $10 for out of state) that brings you right to the beach. The beach is small but not very crowded. We went on a Sunday and it wasn’t too crowded. The beach itself was clean. Great place to spend the day.

G V

Beautiful day at Cape Henlopen! Clean beach and water, easily accessible bathrooms, plenty of parking and lots to do. The dolphins that were close by were a special treat!

Vagiz Sultanbikov

We visited this park twice this summer and we really enjoyed it both times. Both times we ended up spending our time on the Bay side instead of the ocean. First time the ocean side was too crowded and the second time the kids complained about the cold water. The Bay side water was very warm, calm and shallow. You can also observe the tides which was pretty cool for the kids. During the low tide you can see a lot of hermit crabs, some horseshoe crabs and fish. Overall park offers a lot of activities like fishing on the pier, bike rentals and there is also a nature center.

robin spangenberg

I love it here. My gf and I go as often as we feel like dealing with beach traffic. Fun disc golf course and a great beach. We plan on camping one of these weekends too for a little staycation.

Erik V

A fantastic State Park with exceptional amenities that include a beachside, sit-down area that sold concessions (hamburgers, hotdogs, etc); an interpretive center with live aquarium and touch-tank; a bike-share program withe miles of well-maintrained trails, and much more than I could explore with my young children. We enjoyed lounging at the beach and chasing waves on sand.

Mike McComas

This was a really radd spot on the Delaware seashore years ago. Unfortunately, it's become super snobby with the influence of elitist and entitled Biden supporters...

Steve Conrad

This is a great park. Great nature, great history, and great variety. We visited in early October 2020. The museum was not open but I was able to walk around the artillery battery. The coastal defense of the US is a not well known aspect of WWII and this park does a great job of telling this story. Since it was fall, we were able to walk out on the point at low tide. This was a really interesting walk. The look of the tidal flats was incredible. The campsites looked nice and well spaced. Access to the beach was easy. There was a neat hawk watch bird watching area with a good view of most of the park. We strongly recommend visiting Cape Henlopen State Park.

Scorpio Moon

It is a really nice park. I love the beach area and the fact that they showers and bathroom are so close by. My only complaint was that I could not find a garbage can anywhere.

Kay DB

Great state park. Whether you like hiking, bicycling, hanging at the beach or camping, there is tons to do. History buffs will also enjoy the many artifacts and the fort remnants that are apart of this park.

T Clark

Something for everyone. Beach, hiking, biking, disc golf, playgrounds, camping, Military history. Camper cabin was clean and spacious. Microwave, mini fridge and heater. Clean bathrooms.

palak chourasiya

This is one of the most beautiful state parks I have visited so far. There are 3 beach areas and many trails in the park. If you are lucky you can get a glimpse of dolphins too. Very clean but crowded around noon time. There is no food or drinks stores inside the park so take your picnic supplies when you visit.

Luciana Romulus

Came here on a whim, it was fantastic. Can't remember if it cost anything or not...there was a lot to see. They have old military buildings and equipment and trails, beach front etc. I would highly recommend if you're in the area....plus...a very comedic event took place here 😝 …

Andy Heilmann

I took my girlfriend for her first ever camping trip. She absolutely loved it, and definitely a large part of that is how smooth the process is camping here. We opted for a drive in tent site and they were all excellent. The bathrooms were air conditioned, which is a huge plus in July. The beach was a little further of a walk from the campsite then we expected, but nothing major and it was even easier with a bike. (A parking lot was available to drive to the beach) the staff was very friendly and helpful. They are also definitely taking covid-19 seriously, but aren't annoying about it.

Random Traveler

I absolutely loved this park. The deep wooded trails are amazing and I loved the sand dunes. There's a World War II tower you can climb for fanastic views. The best part is the point, which overlooks the water as well as a lighthouse. However I'm only giving 4 stars because out-of-state residents like me have to pay $10 to enter while Delaware residents only have to pay 5. Not very good hospitality.

Annette Appel

We have been here many times. Its a great place to camp. Many bike trails. Bay is in walking distance. Sand dunes, pine trees, bike trails and history all in one place!

lance kellam

Family friendly tent, RV, and cabin camping close to ocean side beaches. Bike paths and sandy walkways are lined with retired military installments and a healthy vibrant ecosystem. Camp store, dump station, and recycling/waste recepticles.

Arlyn P

Great park!! There is just such an abundant of things to do here with your family. You can have a beach day or just explore all the old military sites. There are plenty of trails and bike paths and it is maintained very well and always clean. Definitely love coming here when visiting my family in Delaware.

Mark Eldridge

Short walk to beautiful beach, many numbers of cycling, running, and hiking trails close by. Spacious pitches. Modern, well-maintained bath houses (heated!). Great fun for the whole family!

Bonnie Schrepple

Beautiful. So many options; beaches, bay or ocean. Historic Fort Miles, views of lighthouses and the Cape May Lewes Ferry. Trails, biking, camping. And soft sandy beaches at the Atlantic.

Kelli Bishop

One of my favorite Delaware parks. There's so much to do here: trails, the beach, playground (currently closed thanks to covid), nature center, disc golf, camping, fishing pier. Near the nature center we usually see deer across the field. Lots of historical education opportunities with Ft Miles and the war towers. Wear comfy shoes and plan to spend the day.

MARK DUFF

Very nice place to visit. The beach was not very crowded and always lots of opportunities for photos. It is well worth waiting for the sun to set it is very beautiful, not to mention all of the military history.

Aleah Doll

Clean, some shade some sun, within walking distance to a mostly private beach. Campsites are quite spacious with a variety of options.

Samantha Smith

If you want to go to a beach near DE/MD, this is the one to go to! In my experience there's generally much less people here. It's also far cleaner than Rehobeth or Ocean City, and has good bathroom and shower facilities right off the beach. Off season, they also have a historic fort and watchtowers you can visit from WWII. You can schedule tours through the bunker! There are also very nice paved bike paths throughout the park. Well worth the visit!

Karen Leisinger

Wonderful place for beautiful beaches and WWII history is a plus. Bike trails were being used by lots of folks. An outstanding state park.

Jeanette Mathews

Really beautiful trails! We went for a few hours on a stinking hot and humid day but honestly still worth the views. The nature center was very small, just two small rooms with not much information, just a few tanks and aquariums.

Emmy Cai

It got nice fishing pier and small nature center. They also have bike for rent. But need to be there before 2 pm.

Vera

Nice and relatively empty beach. Multiple access points along the drive to the point. Waves are very gentle as it’s not directly opening to the ocean. Lots of shallow areas where you can walk pretty far out into the water and still be less than knee deep. Saw some fuzzy white crabs in the sand towards the evening. No flying bugs/insects. Watch out for the restricted bird areas. There are restrooms. FYI - entrance fee to park is $5 for in state and $10 for out of state. Pay by card or cash.

Wade Duvall

This is a fantastic park that generally hits above the state park class. Tons of options, there is beach access and surf fishing, hiking through the dunes and saltwater marsh, a fishing pier (permit required) and also camping. Definitely stop by to escape the Rehoboth craze!

Molly Young

60* day in January! Great day for a walk in Cape Henlopen

Patrick Kiuru

Camping at Cape Henlopen State Park, DE was a wonderful experience. The tent site we got was really spacious; you can set up 2 tents with no problem. We appreciated the fire ring with adjustable cooking grate. There is something for everyone, tent camping, cabins, Rvs, hiking, biking, nearby Lewes beach with a sandbar. It felt very safe, people were friendly. Very family friendly; will be coming back several times a year.

Matthew

I had a great experience here at Cape Henlopen, the waves, disc golf, historic Fort Miles area, and hiking/walking through the trails. The disc golf course was a pretty challenging 18 holes, in the spring/early summer some of the holes get a little flood but for the most part it was a great course.

J J

Beautiful and CLEAN!!! The new museum/bunker access is really awesome and certainly sends you back in time. The tower climb gave way to such a breathtaking view. The beach we chose to go on was not crowded at all but is more of a shallow swimming and the kids found plenty of rocks, shells, hermit crabs, etc.

Natalie Lauren

I recommend sunset from the beach nearest Tower Number 9! Lots of shells to admire, an exposed shipwreck at low tide, and if you time it right the ferry crossing behind the Del E End Lighthouse and over to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Beautiful park featuring playgrounds, nature centers, beach access, dog friendly grounds, bike paths, breathtaking views and more! Easy to access by car, foot, bike, boat, or horse!

Evan Duda

This was a wonderful park. We stayed in the campground and it was a fun experience. There are plenty of bike trails and need locations, such as the observation tower or Fort Miles. Rehoboth Beach is nearby and has a nice beach, boardwalk, and downtown area. Be prepared for a lot of flies (maybe bring a fly swatter) and sand (it's on the beach, what would you expect). The roads and paths in the park can be a bit confusing at times. Overall, this is a nice park that offers many fun experiences.

G Clatterbuck

Fee per car for day use is $5 residents and $10 nonresident. Season passes for all Deleware parks $20 or $40. Kiosks when check-in stations were not staffed took credit cards. The fishing pier was quite nice and primarily focuses on in-shore species. There is a bait shop at the pier, which has daytime hours and is not open all year but was far more helpful than many state piers I have visited elsewhere. Beaches, bike paths, migratory bird-watching, camping, some WWII era military history.

E-Smo*

Actually a pretty big pier here, but they don't allow dogs on it. That's about it for the beach part, some sand, not the cleanest water. There's a sandbar out a little ways so no sea glass to be found, just trash that people leave when they go there. There are a few trails though away from the beach in the other forest part of the park.

Debra McMullen

Even though my family has owned property in both Wilmington and Dewey Beach for 50+ years, we had to pay out of state fee because our vehicle was from TX. Wanted to spend day on walking trails but had to leave because of mosquitos (even though we doused ourselves with Off Woods). There was also some sort of movie crew there, and certain spots were off limits. Not what we had planned for our day.

Nicolas Crouzier

Nice Park by the sea. Nice beaches and big enough to not have to be on top of each other. A few bike and walking trails as well to explore. Bathhouse is very much appreciated for after the beach. Well maintained overall. $5 for DE resident, $10 overwise (as of 2021).

osubeav21

I really enjoyed my stay here. The park was very mellow and relaxing but also new and modern at the same time. I can't hear a few days while on my walk down the Delaware and Maryland Coasts. I had stated Delaware Seashore State Park a couple days before and it was loud and basically just a parking lot so I was very excited to get to Cape Henlopen. It was amazing coming from Rehoboth Beach. The campground has an amazing nature trail that you can walk or bike with spectacular views of water and Marsh land. I really appreciated that the campground had a store that was open several hours a day that you could buy a few groceries and drinks. I also took advantage of the laundry room. They also have the nicest bathrooms I have ever seen in a state Campground. Instead of the usual shared bathrooms and showers they have individual rooms that each contain a toilet a sink and shower that is yours. Looking forward to returning some day.

Jennifer Snyder

LOVE this place! One of my favorite state parks in north eastern US! Camping, hiking, biking, swimming, surf, disc golf and even historical sites along the way! We have gone on a little couples retreat, i have visited this place by myself and i have visited with my family and friends. 5 out of 5!!

Coach Styve

We’ve been here multiple times and today was very different. It was a bit chilling however the sun was still up and was enough to keep us comfortable. The sandy beaches were very clean and I cannot wait for those warmer days to go out there. Definitely a pretty good spot to go down at Rohoboth beach.

Zach Varwig

Amazing State Park with a lot of WWII relics, beautiful beaches and a fun, unique disc golf course! The Gordon's Pond trail through the marshes up to the point of the park is a great day long bike ride on a well maintained trail. And it has beaches! I'd recommend a visit or a long stay at this park to anyone.

Julie Herron

we stayed at campground. so much to do. check out the bunker at Fort Miles. Climb (lots of steps) at the tower near campgrounds. Everthings is clean and beautiful everwhere and the beaches are the best!

John Matthews

Recent upgrades that include hard surface parking pads for campers and motor homes are a great improvement. Many things to see and do in the park including the beach, bike trails, WWII military towers and bunkers at Ft. Miles provide many things to see and do. Old town Lewes is a short bike ride or a good walk for regular walkers and hikers. Nice fire rings! Two minute drive from the Cape May Lewes Ferry.

Praswin Prakash

Beautiful and well maintained state park in Delaware. Close to the Delaware beaches. The place is good for a getaway from the rush at the beach. There is a hawk watching station and plenty of area to cool off. The sunset is really beautiful from Cape Henlopen. The park closes at dusk. Saw a lot of deers around the area as we headed back home. Would definitely recommend this place.

Beth Dumesco

This is a truly beautiful spot. On the Atlantic side, you can see dolphins, porpoises, piping plovers, sand pipers, gulls, terns, and more. On the bay side, you have mud flats with snails, clams, horseshoe crabs, flounder... And there are the lighthouses and breakwaters. It's fragile, so stay off the dunes that are marked off. Pay your fee to get in and consider it a donation. I remember the days when one could walk all around the Cape, a lovely 3 mile walk. This isn't possible now, as part of the beach front has to be protected from humans and dogs. I suggest going to the Atlantic side in the late afternoon, enjoy the surf, then go over to the Bay side to watch the sunset. You will be really hungry, so have plans for seafood!

Luke

Great park with lots to do. Many different beach access to choose from. Nice paved path that gets you around all the sights and to do of the park. Love spending at the disc golf course.

Jessica Muccilli

Nice state park..Beach is nice and wide. Trails are fun to walk with different things to see. Plenty of parking. Most people wearing masks, except on the beach. Very scenic and relaxing.

Laura Clark (Dragoness)

My family absolutely loves this place! We drive up every year from Maryland to visit. Out of state it's just $10 to enter and park for the day. There is a great beach house with good. High pressure, hot water showers, changing booths and flushing toilets. There is a little snack bar available for food and drinks too. We love being able to day trip up and then shower and change to go to dinner or the Rehoboth boardwalk. It is often busy, but never on the level of other public beaches, and there are tons of rocks and shells to see on the shoreline. There is also a nice little nature center and bike trails. Great place to visit!

Lizzy Harrison

This is by far one of our favorite parks, as we travel across the full-time in our RV. ⛺🥾 (SweetieAndI.com) I ❤ all of the hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. The bathhouses and laundry facilities in the campground are clean and organized well. My only slight complaint would be how small the RV campsites are. But, still worth the stay.

Lara Ozden Ware

Rehoboth Beach visitors it’s a lovely relaxing place to see ! Grab your coffee and your yoga mats just sit and relax in peace ☮️ love !!

Mark Thompson

Cape Henlopen State Park has a lot to offer. However, I have only experienced its beach. This is a family-oriented beach, and it tends to attract a more laid back crowd. This is a pretty long beach. There is no boardwalk, but it does have a concession area and showers.

Dinara G

This is one of favorite parks and beaches. It's clean, nice, very cozy. There is a campground on the premises, but to book a space you need to make a reservation weeks or even months in advance, but it worths. There are few trails for walking or biking. Bicycles can be rented at the park for for a donation. In the season rental place is open till 4 pm, off season till 3 pm. Many deers can be seen front of bike rental place. There are aquariums, small terrarium next ro rental place. There are few access to beach. There is beautiful pier with picnic and area with grills. Also kayaks can be rented there in a store, where also you can get hot coffee , snacks. Access to off road for 4x4 cars also available. There are towers, barricades, canons from cold war times. In fact one of the 11 sites used to spy on Soviet submarines during the Cold War is here. And so much more this park offers. Highly and highly recommended for families, couples, friends, fishers etc.

Chris Phy

It's absolutely beautiful, we go here almost every month. I highly recommend it just be ready for the weather to change at the drop of a dime but it's definitely worth it

אחד שאין לו שם

This was a beautiful beach. It's about a mile from Rehoboth Beach proper. This is a state park which cost $10 for out of state visitors and $5 for in state. It was crowded, but we managed to find a place to spend a few hours. The beach was pretty clean for the amount of traffic. Worth visiting.

Nikki Staniewski

Wonderful location. I actually stayed in the barracks as a child with a group. Everything is well kept and beautiful Was slightly disappointed the gift shop didn't sell drinks of any sort but water fountains were available.

Joey Sitzai

It was a nice park. $10 to get into the park. They loan out bicycles for about 2 hours. Guns and bunkers to see. Beautiful views from the towers. Beaches to go on and swim. A nature center where there are sting rays that you can touch and horseshoe crabs. There was a beach area where there were so many that washed up on shore and flipped on their backs and died😔. Saw a massive group of mollusks that were washing up on shore. It's a great place to spend a couple hours.

Bill Doody

Great place to fish, hike and bike. Never camped there but heard good things about that too. Herring Point is great for driving on to surf fish. Point is great too, especially when open all the way as around after birdies done hatching and growing up!!

Dina Kosmider

They have great history and artifacts. Awesome military buildings and equipment. Great place to relax on the beach and have barbeques or picnics.Beautiful scenery and an all around good relaxing feel.

Stacy Hromanik

Best park and Shore nature experience! Paved walking/ biking trails through sand dunes, woods, Fort Miles, and by the ocean. Inland unpaved hiking trails through the woods that are beautiful. Amenities such as camping site, beach access (with or without lifeguards and bathrooms). Public restrooms at Fort Miles are open year round. Highly recommend!

Amanda Lorraine

Great place to spend the day if you come prepared (i.e. pack food and drinks). There's a beach for swimming/sunning, a pier for fishing, kayak and paddle board rentals, tons of hiking and biking trails, a playground for kids, and camping areas.

Tristian Sanderson

This is a wonderful state park. I had previously heard that Delaware state parks are very well maintained, and though this is the only one I visited, it is great evidence that that is true. Facilities and the likes were clean and useful, and setup was very convenient. The beaches we super clean, too. There was also some food available, though I didn't try it. I recommend this park for sure.

Rumyana Zheleva

Beautiful beaches, campground is surrounded by dunes and pine tress, grass! Very quiet and nice place!

Cynthia C

Excellent beach access and campgrounds! I stayed in a cabin for 2 nights and had a great time with my partner. The water in the bathrooms and showers were kinda brown/rusty occasionally, but there were other bathhouses we could drive to that didn't have that issue. Cabin had amazing AC. Remember to bring your own sheets/pillows! Happy to see the cabin not only had a mini fridge, but a microwave. Convenient camp shop provides ice and firewood. The best bathhouse is by this shop (private room with toilet and shower, good for sharing/unisex). Be sure to climb a tower and visit the Nature Center!

Micah Wineberg

By far, our most favorite Delaware State Park. There's so much to do for all ages. You can borrow bikes with kid seats and trollies and ride the paved trails all over the place. The Observation Point and Tower have amazing views. The little nature center is perfect for kids. The camping experience is great too, and there's cabin rentals. Definitely ideal for the whole family and it can be educational and entertaining.

Greg Hays

This is a wonderful park to visit. Definitely a good days activities to do if not 2. Be there to watch the sunrise and stay till the sun sets. You will not be disappointed. Would have give 5 stars but the mosquitoes tho. They are huge and hungry so take plenty of repellent. This park has history attractions (World War 2),piers,beaches,museums, trails, etc.... a lot to do.

Kalen Blair

I looove this place. It’s so beautiful and peaceful. 100x better than going to the popular built-up beaches IMO!

Paul Butler

Stayed the weekend after Christmas in the cabins which appear to pretty new. The 2 we rented had 2 sets of bunks, a queen, couch, microwave, small fridge, and heat/a.c.. There is no indoor plumbing but the bath house is nearby. I can imagine that during the season they're probably crowded though. There are a variety of trails ranging from short to a 15 mile loop between Lewis De and Rehoboth. There's a nature center with a small aquarium and a spot for kids to touch Horeshoe crabs and stingrays. Right next to this there's a spot to borrow bikes and a small pier to a fishing pier where you can view the local lighthouse and the Cape May Ferry. There's also a WW2 era fort and museum. Several of the remains of the fortifications line various parts of the park and trails. A piece of little know history- shortly after WW2, German U-boats in the Atlantic were docked at the fort after their surrender. Worth checking out. Check out the nearby towns.

April Miller

An ammmazzziiinnggg and peaceful place in Delaware! One of my all time favorite places to visit. Listen to the ocean & comb the beach!

Yousuf Daoud

Honestly very nice. Has a great fishing pier and a good bait shop. U would recommend going for more than a day and maybe even getting a house or camping there.

Samantha Yiu

Beautiful! Day parking is $10, you can rent kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas etc by the fishing pier.

D Pedro

Cape Henlopen state park is full of history. There a fort, campgrounds, hiking, a beautiful beach, biking and more. This park, however, is not very pet friendly. So if you have your furry family members with you, you may be a little restricted in what you can explore.

Reid May

This has been one of my favorite beach destinations for camping or a day-trip in the past couple of years. The campsites and beaches are really nice. I finally brought my bike with me this last visit, and wish I had done it before! Biking is excellent at and around the park! The trails are mostly paved or well maintained hard-pack. The Gordon’s Pond Trail was one of the prettiest I’ve ridden. I love the cacti that pop up in this beach landscape.

Eric Von Bergen

Great place with so much to see! This park is full of hidden gems. From a great little museum to an incredible area for bike riding. Vast trails. They have a couple of secluded beaches here too. They even have a watch tower you can walk to the very top of. A great piece of history.

Katie Ruth

Gorgeous state park located on Delaware shore with access to the bay and ocean. There is so much to see and explore. $10 out of state per vehicle per day ($5 if you are in state). Good amount of parking and public restrooms are available. A spot I return to over and over.

Cindi D

Great trails, love the nature center and the beaches! My first pick to go for a mixed run (trail and road) and explore nature. I tend to take my jeep out on the beach at herring point to catch some rays and do some surf fishing. My pup loves to lay out and enjoy some beach relaxation. We also enjoy the bike loop and the connection to Rehoboth via the gordons pond trail.

Julia High

Love this park! We have stayed here every summer for about 10 years. We've done the cabins, tent camping and now we use our RV. The cabins are great! They have AC and a big screened in porch for eating. Some of the camp sites are small and you are kind of on top of each other but it is still ok. Just choose wisely. We love the fact you can take your dog to the beach at Herring Point and on the other side of the jetty there is the surfer beach. Just climb up on the rocks and watch the show! They have tons of bike trails. You can even bike all the way down to Rehoboth beach via the Gordon's Pond trail. Do it early before it gets hot because there is little shade. The ride takes you over a marsh and there is a raised part of the trail that is pretty fun. Closer to Rehoboth there is a large wooden overlook you can climb for photos of the area. The path is about 3 miles but then it is another 1.5 to Rehoboth beach. If you are into disc golf, there is a challenging 18 course located in the dunes and pine groves. It is a hot course and you have to walk through sand but it is really fun! They also have a hands on nature museum, Fort Miles museum and a few playgrounds. The bathhouses do their job and are relatively clean for the amount of people that use them daily.

Andrew Parker

Great place to visit. Great views, hiking, biking, beach access, fishing, playground, you can even drive your truck on the beach. 5/5 for a family

GOLDIE Ritter

Wonderful, it was my first time there I loved it and the war history was awesome to learn about. I can't wait to go back.

Keith B

Great place to enjoy the outdoors. Get your surf fishing tag early!! Get there early on holiday weekends because the park fills up fast. Remember to leave only your footprints.

J Merrell

My first visit to Cape Henlopen State Park. It was a warmish or just a not cold day. Good day for a walk. What a great park! Lots of cyclers out as well as walkers. My walk was short but you get "lost" in the dunes and scrub pines. Nice scenery. The watch towers are very interesting. You can go up to the top of some. I'm going back with my bicycle because there are lots of interconnecting trails if you want to ride 20+ miles on paved paths.

Ellen Patton

It was beautiful & peaceful with friendly beach-goers. We had our own space, it was too crowded at all. So cool that dogs can be there also.

E. Perez

I've been twice now. The first time the tide was higher so the kids got to play in sand and in the water which is very calm. The second time I went, it was low tide. This made for lots of exploring for little sea critters. We saw lots of snails, saw some horseshoe crabs as well as tiny hermit crabs. It was great for young kids because there are shallow pools of water all over. I definitely would recommend water shoes because the snails aren't the most comfortable thing to walk on. There was so many, it was hard to avoid them in some areas. There's a place to wash your feet off and a gazebo near the fishing pier. The fishing pier is huge, its super long. There are real bathrooms and a bait shop there in that same area. You can also rent kayaks. I didn't go kayaking but looks like a great place to learn a watersport like that since the water is so shallow. I think this place has quickly become a favorite thing to do in warmer weather. <3 And its only $5 to get in if a Delaware resident and has a nice size parking area.

Traveling Man

Not only do you have Beach but you have playgrounds picnic areas camping nature areas and historical military base what more could you ask for. But I believe they need to promote more for pea patch Island as well that hidden gem lives and Cape henlopens shadow

Andrew Rossetti

Great place for some outdoor adventure! Mix of beach area, camping, bike trails, hiking... You just can't go wrong.

Tom Chan

Henlopen State Park has one of the best beaches in the mid Atlantic area. It has a bathhouse where you can change and shower. The beach and the water is clean and you can drive on it if you have the permit. Great place to spend a day sunbathing, fishing or picnic. There's snack bar that you could get food and drink too.

Brandy A

Entrance fee for out of state visitors is $10. The beach access was nice; not a lot of parking in the beach access areas. You are able to drive on the beaches here. There is also a campground and hiking trails here, that we did not visit.

Allison Shaffer

We have been camping here 3 times now and it has been wonderful every time. The staff is friendly and helpful and all the facilities are easily accessible and clean. It's a super kid friendly environment and the bay, ocean, and fishing pier are a short bike ride or car ride away. The beaches are beautiful and not overly crowded. I would definitely recommend and we will be coming again soon.

Rick Bailey

By far one of the best campgrounds in the country- we travel tent camping a lot. Very clean, quiet during quiet hours, private showers, bathhouses are always clean, and the campground is within an amazing state park. Unfortunately the place is booked up a year in advance all of the time by out of staters so even us locals are never able to enjoy our own state park. Hopefully the state park adopts a more reasonable reservation system like 45 days in advance. It is our favorite campground and we haven’t been able to go in over three years because of this issue. So, book extremely early while crossing your fingers.

Heather Stine

Absolutely love it here!!! Great place to enjoy wildlife, and beautiful walks. Bathhouse gets 💯💯💯 …

Musavvir Mahmud

The sunset at the beach is beautiful. It's a very small beach. The light house looks nice also.

Ioanna Nas

Based on a day trip, I had an amazing time at Cape Henlopen. Loved that there were not many people when I came (it was on and off very rainy but cleared up right when we got here)Explored the history and some of the lighthouses, etc. Roamed the beaches as if we were the only ones here. So relaxing! I have heard that camping here is not as relaxing and that things have changed for the worse over the years-also that campsites are way too close together and that a bike is needed. Still deciding if I should give camping a try. Maybe it was just a good day but my first experience here was great. We later watched wind surfers and closed the day by watching an amazing sunset by the fishing pier.

Melanie Hardy

Beautiful state park! Beaches, trails, biking, lighthouses, kayaking, historical monumnets, cabins/campground! Highly recommend for a family vacation. Clean & family friendly. Away from developed areas, but close enough to visit for restaurants/shopping. Take bikes or rent the free ones at the nature center. Would definitely go again.

Kylie Mersch

Great park for $10 a day out of state. Great beach on ocean side. Also have a 4x4 beach which is cool but gets crowded with all the cars. Lots of bike/hike trails. Nature center is small so not sure it's worth if for just that but an added bonus.

Benjamin Fansler

Great area to spend the day or even a few days (camping out). Beach has plenty of space, with a decent size bath house and concessions. There is also a fishing pier with a supplies and snack shop. Observation tower to check out and plenty of trails to walk or bike. Just $10 to get in for out of state licenses and $5 for in state. Not sure about camping fees. 🤷‍♂️

Ian Miller

I love this place. we had the most wonderful time playing on the beach. we ran up and down and enjoyed the sandbar that formed during high tide. even though it was 95 in land the last time we went the beach was comfortable from the water.

Janelle

My favorite beach! Family friendly. No board walk. Nice bathroom and beach house. Do need to pay to enter since it is a state park. I have never stayed at the campground but know folks who have enjoyed it.

Nicholas Bratta

Awesome spot! Really nice little beach there. Only $10 to park for the day for out of staters like myself. Really nice trails for bike riders and what not. I definitely recommend this beach if you’re in the area. Lifeguards and everything.

Donna Gottfried- Post

Awesome time! They have kayaking, bikes to use for a couple hours, fishing rentals, nature center, beaches, picnic area and camping on site! It's a great place to spend the day!

Joseph D'Alessandro

Always a pleasant trip to the Park

Jane Bryan

First time visiting this park and really enjoyed it. Very clean beaches. They have showers and a boardwalk to get over the dunes. Also a snack stand. Drove out to the point to look at the lighthouse then climbed the old WW2 lookout tower. They offer camping and have different activities for children. Out of state entry into the park cost us $10 per car. Well worth it!

Wendy L

Sweet little getaway, great for a swim - wear water shoes. Not exactly an idyllic white sands beach, but the long shallow entry into the water provides its own unique experience. Popular place for digging for clams.

brian wood

One of the best state parks. Lots of history, wildlife and beautiful scenery

M planetmike

Cramp camping sites. The park is wonderful to explore from strolling along its long beaches, visiting the remnants of post WWII fortifications, and a variety of trails through sandy pines and marshes. HOWEVER the camp site for tents was disappointing. Each site is very close together, with parking limited to one car per site. There is overflow parking 1/2 mile away. The close proximity of the camp sites (within 15 feet of each other) greatly diminishes the tranquil experience of true camping. The support facilities, such as a camp store and showers are very good. Come here for the day but don't come here for camping.

Maire Durkan

Whether it's time at the beach, watching ospreys, eagles, pelicans, and dolphins, or playing Frisbee golf, biking, or enjoying the Nature Center Henlopen State Park is an oasis. Always beautiful.

C N

We visited in September when the park was open for surf fishing. Without a permit, we drove as far as we could, and then walked all the way to the tip of Cape Henlopen. It was worth the long walk. The current churns up the waves right at the tip, and seabirds were flying above the water, diving in repeatedly after whatever delectables were being stirred up. Take a few hours to make this walk. It's something we will never forget.

Charity Pusey

Great park! They have tons of bike trails. You can camp in the park. Tons of different spots to enjoy the beach. Or view military equipment. Plus towers you can climb for great views. And a nature center to see some different types of sea life.

Dana Lugo

Beautiful... Easy to access.. Wonderful place to kayak and boat... You can fish and crab off the pier or right in the ocean. Beautiful place to watch the sunset.. We love to bbq on the beach. You can stay there over night as long as you're fishing.. It's worth the trip.

Robert Pratt

loads of walking trails, beach access, and some good history about the old fort (Yes it was a military installation in WWII and Delaware took credit for the park....)

Justin Rosenzweig

Great beach with onsite comfort station and decent concession stand (fries, pretzels, ice cream etc). Have not tried the bike trails but they look excellent. Historical site (gun batteries) are a neat touch too.

Thierry Steenberghs

Pretty good deal for a good day at the beach. $10 gets you parking, nature trail with plenty of wildlife, and a great beach access.

Stefanie Zearing

Went to the park at the beginning of September when the hurricane was right down the coast. Waded into the water very very far because of that but still managed to see a whole pod of dolphins right off shore which was really cool! The park was as beautiful as I remembered it from when I was a kid. Hope to go back soon!

Louis Heck

Great views and hikes. A great place for a bike ride trails very bike friendly.

Knot Vod

Only suggestion would be to add one of those foam walkways from the pavilion parking lot to the beach, make it easier for pull-along carts and save your feet a bit on the hot sand. Otherwise, clean beach, family-friendly atmosphere.

Haley Wagner

Very clean, so laid back, cheaper than Rehoboth beach!! So worth the $10 park fee. Food was great! Little pricey, but filling and there are NO TRASH CANS!!!! but they provide paper bags for your trash. Absolutely beautiful. 10/10 highly recommend!! going back next year!!!

Holly

To get into the park it's $5 for in-state visitors and $10 for out of state. But there is plenty of parking and the beach is close. This is in my opinion the best way to visit the beach with family. It's a carry in carry out ( keep your trash to yourself) and stations to rinse the sand off of you when you're done.

Shannon McLauchlan

Beautiful park. Stunning views. They offer a borrow-a-bike program. For free, you can check out a bicycle for 2 hours and ride their easy trails. Very cool idea!

Dan Gabel

Beautiful scenery, including canals, farms, beaches. Taking the rehobeth-lewes bike trail and connecting to the new Lewes - Georgetown bike trail. Stopoed for snack right off trail called The Station on Kings. Really hit the spot. Great coffee, watermelon gazpacho soup and fresh croissants. Perfect.

Monica Arciga

Fun nature spot with trails and other sights: an old fort with artillery displays, a tower, a beach, a nature center, and a museum. The museum was closed when I visited but I assume it's open in the summer season. The best part was that we found a spot where you can borrow bicycles for free for up to two hours. They have helmets for kids, bike seats and even bike trailers. It was pretty nice to that feature to explores the park. Overall, it was a good visit if you enjoy the outdoors.

C M

Beautiful sunsets over the bay. I can onky image how spectacular the sunrise must be. Drive slow when you keave at night because there were heards of deer grazing along the road.

Nick Lubach

Typical delaware state park. Charge you to get in and facilities aren't open when they should be. Nice beaches but extremely crowded. Good fishing, 1 spot to surf and gets extremely crowded with people that have zero respect for each other.

Nick Robbins

Plenty of areas to get off the beaten path and avoid people while enjoying the ocean. Additionally, great camping ground and awesome disc golf course are all within walking distance!

Danny Salter

We love it here perfect spot. Weather riding or walking the trails. Fishing off the pier, or the sand. Maybe chilling or enjoying the waves. Easy access in and out without all the lower state beach traffic.

Steve Hannon

Free bike rental (two hours). Great place to walk on beach and/ or hunt for crabs (its legal, there is a daily limit). Fort Miles is very interesting. The observation towers used to be open to public to climb, not sure if Covid stopped that or safety concerns.

Zainab Alghamdi

We will never go to another beach again. You can easily find parking close to the beach, and there are showers. I wish we knew about this beach a long time ago. We will come back in the Fall when it's cooler to explore the park.

Terri Sullivan

This state park is a gem. Wonderful campground with level sites, walking distance to the beach and fabulous hiking/biking trails. Bicycle friendly so you can even bike into the quaint, historic town of Lewes.

Cole Mazzio

A great place to go camping and spending a day at the beach. The campsites were okay but there were alot of ticks in campsite B. The beach was fun and a great place to swim and hang out with friends and family.

Jason Strachman Miller

This is a beautiful park. The kids had a blast running around the trails and playground. The nature center is quite small, but fun as well. We weren't there long, but it seemed there's was a lot to do there. We'll definitely return when we're in the area!

Durelle Leaman

I love biking in Cape Henlopen State Park. There are great trails through the pines. The packed gravel/sand is easy to roll on. Great views of the bay. Biking is the highlight of my trips to Cape Henlopen State park.

Chris Trainum

Great park. Went surf fishing in my 1981 Jeep cj-7. Bought a surf fishing permit for the year at the office. Next day took my 6 year old nephew fishing. Drove out on the sand in four wheel drive. Caught a rockfish. Great times nice park

Nina Sal

We have been camping several times! We like everything! The customer service their work like a family in their home! They answer any questions we have. The restrooms are very clean.

Jonathon Carlson

It's a good park, with a lot to do, but the lack of available trash cans is strange. The sand is hot enough to burn feet and you need to walk a ways to get to the water if you're going to the beach, so bring sandals or shoes for walking on the sand.

Nick Roles

Very nice park and WWII historic site.. Beaches are clean and plenty of room. Best of all the park allows pets even on the beach.

Temor Akbari

Amazing experience with the cabins. Spent two nights in a blizzard. Roads were plowed promptly and bathrooms were clean even through the blizzard.

GJ

Really nice park? The beach area is fantastic ! Great place to stop and enjoy the ocean. We will definitely come back.

Sammy Kauffman

I hate the beach but I enjoyed every minute spent here. Bay side, beach side, bike trails, showers, parking all of it was great. There is so much to do and it's very clean.

Alex Kvit

Very nice and beautiful place to stay for a day or for camping. Few beaches, one is with calm water, perfect for kids. Pier is good for fishing. There are few picnic areas as well. Spent every weekend there this year and it was great

Debbie Mehling

Love this State Park so much to do. Camping, hiking, biking and the beach.

Aaron Phillips

Nice beach, usually less crowded than Bethany or especially Rehoboth. Nice bike trails, fishing pier, Fort Miles is super cool to check out, overall nice place.

Yochanan 5:43

Spent most of the time here in DC and visiting family. Pretty much just crashed at night and showered in the morning. The sounds of the surf at night was relaxing and therapeutic.

Brian Fauver

Of course the beach was crowded but still had a great day! I didnt notice till this trip but alot of places to ride a bike. Bringing mine next time.

Ashley M

Our go to spot for Rehoboth! Way less crowded than the main beach and plenty of parking. The beach is beautiful as well.

Doug Quaid

Pretty beach and very popular. Waves were huge that day. Not a broad as other beaches I've been to but that just the way nature is I guess. Cost $10 for out of state visors to go to beach. Parking wasn't difficult.

Nicholas Klank

It's a very large state park with beaches, hiking, Frisbee golf, extensive fields, nature centers, and a water park. If you're going to meet friends be sure to specify at which beach you're meeting. I was trying to meet an old friend there and he said Cape Henlopen. I put that into Google Maps and drove 40 minutes through the traffic gauntlet of the August outlets to get to the north beach only to discover that my friends were at the southern beach by downtown Rehoboth. There is no way to get there through the park so we had to drive 40 minutes back through the gauntlet to get there. When we did though, we found a peaceful and beautiful beach without a lot of people and that was very LGBTQ friendly. Your only options for bathrooms were porta-jons or the ocean whereas the north beach had a bathhouse, snack bar, and way more parking. Still, it can provide most of what you might be looking for with the exception of shopping.

Andrew Snyder

Beautiful area and camping opportunities. A disc golf course, awesome ocean views, and an up and coming WWII Fort museum. A must visit when in SoDel.

terry moore

Awesome place to camp. I wish we could have stayed longer. We did swimming in the ocean, kayaking and bike riding and had a blast.

Lori Henry

Very nice beach! Clean restrooms, very well run concessions! The beach does get crowded, so get there early!

Kevin P

Love it, Love it, Love it! $5 for Delaware residents $10 for out of state. Fishing pier is always a great place to go fishing and you can swim not to far from it. Bay sides is always a great place for the kids. The ocean side has all the waves you need. Concession stand for drinks and snacks as well as bait. 🐟. Go have a great time.

paul henderson

I absolutely love this park! There is so much to see and do here. The Gordon Pond area is one of the most beautiful places in Delaware

john stahler

Absolutely beautiful place,clean and lots to do, as a matter of fact we walked into the campground and loved it so much we booked it for a weekend in November, book early, weekends are hard to come by

Stephanie Swearingen

Beautiful little chunk of beach with lots of white sandy beach to enjoy. Definitely recommend bringing a drink and umbrella during the summer

Anne Hogan

One of my most favorite places in the world. Absolutely stunning, great hiking, walking, running, biking. Immense peace and beauty.

Andrea Coffey

This is a nice place to ride bikes and visit the beach, but not if you have young children. The beach is a little farther from the parking lot. There is also an entrance fee

Melissa Y

Great beach spot for less crowds, parking for out of state is $10 for the day but your able to came and go all day on the same pass.

Jackie Lane

Knowing the history behind the Park very interesting & park alot of things to do.A beautiful place is spring & summer.Camground area,restuarant/ store,there is a beach u can swim,all types of outdoor activities for the family

G Choulli

The geographic location is lovely. Camped here for 3 days at the State Park Campground, which is too crowded for my liking. The tent-only sites are very close to each other so neighbor activity is audible. Not a quiet retreat in the woods. Facilities are adequate & relatively well-kept.

Maria Pompura

Beautiful park. The campground looked very nice and clean. Great beaches.

David Warrenfeltz

We love riding bikes on the pond trail and the loop trail. The beach was great and we had fantastic weather.

mattyd

I'm drawn to this park. It's great for beach access, hiking and biking. Views are great!

Sweetie Bean

One of the best places to camp! Your close to the bay and the ocean, to wildlife and the boardwalk, as well as historical points of interest.

Anne Erwin

Plenty of parking and space to enjoy an afternoon at the beach. Lucked out with a wonderful performance by a school of dolphins passing by.

lope w

Great place to spend the day with family and fishing, there was a pod dolphins today swimming around doing what dolphins do, It was a fun day.

Desiree Cocco-Costello

Took our 6mo lab here and he loved it! We were the only ones on the beach and it was a stunning view!

Trina S

My favorite beach. So clean and so low key. Right next to the ferry so you can see the ferry from the beach. Always see dolphins when I go. Great place to relax!

Michael Lyman

Most beautiful and family friendly park on the Delmarva. Would definitely give five stars if you can avoid the biting flies on the beach.

Steve Rossi

Good beach trails and biking

Stephanie John

We had so much fun camping in the youth primitive area. It was a short walk to the beach and the drive to the pier was not too bad. My kids loved the fort as well.

John Nicopoulos

Very cool place to visit. Only complaint is signage can be a little confusing...especially if you have pets.

Bruce Egolf

Absolutely beautiful area. Delaware has been lucky to have the state parks preserved for the public to enjoy.

Deniz Tezcan

Gorgeous place! Black pine trees along sand dunes, miles and miles of shore, wildlife, WW2 towers, world class fishing. Outstanding park!

Michael Shaub

Great tent camping with each lot having its own picnic table, fire pit, and water pump near. Lot of trails, beach, and sand dunes to explore.

Paul S

It is close to the ferry to Cape May, and if you have it in you, you can ride to Rehoboth without going on the road much. Also, lots of spooky WW2 bunkers & fortifications to explore at night.

Benjamin Ascher

Great place to explore while in Delaware, just a short and beautiful bike ride from Rehoboth. While there you can enjoy the beach or visit a nearby WW2 coastal artillery station.

Adam Peel

Beautiful trails and beaches! Very welcoming. Will definitely go back.

Gi Gi

Beautiful place year round. Updated food area and bath house. Lots of walking and biking trails. Numerous photo opportunities. Quiet beaches.

Robert Holloman

Nice bike to Rehoboth beach. The loop was a little difficult for me to navigate. An app with directions could help

Grishma Kumar

Best statepark I've seen so far. You have great secluded walk in beaches, drive in beaches, observation decks, bird watching deck, a historic monument, great cycling trail and desert like dunes. Definitely going again

Meghann Manuel

Lovely place to take hikes and walks. Very informative about the history of the park and world War 2

Matt L

Lovely place to walk or bike with excellent views of the ocean.

Tristan Diekman

An awesome little park located in the first town of the first state. Everything was clean and kept up well. The WW2 fort is interesting and worth a look, but by far the best part, in my opinion, is the beach. It was my first time ever seeing an ocean and it was so cool to be there. The natural beauty of this place is really something to marvel at.

Katey Leatham

We had a great time here in the winter when hardly anyone else was around. We are a picnic, enjoyed seeing the Ray's and crabs at the wildlife building. Then we took a short hike with our kids to the Bay. It was a perfect putting for our 2 young kids.

Magdaliz Roura

Beautiful, clean, great place to camp and be in touch with nature.

eric kimmel

We went there for vacation the campsites are very nice ..we took are mountain bikes with us they have plenty of trails through the woods and on asphalt we had a great time new bathrooms with showers very clean also you're close to the ocean and you can walk the beach ... many miles of bike trails

Stuart Schmidt

Best park I ever been to, we love the wooded areas as well as the beach. Historical Ft Miles and free bike rentals provided by the volunteer organization.

Amy Minnick

We LOVED this park. To see our video, go to Camping Companions on YT.

Jeffrey Purdy

Great local attraction. The bunker is really cool. Don't forget the watch towers either.

Evan McHenry

Never too crowded to the point of being uncomfortable. A beautiful view of the ocean and an extremely well kept beach. By far a more relaxed experience when compared to the commercial beaches and board walks in the area.

Johannah Bowman

Very nice and dog friendly

T.J.

Love this place. Beautiful beach great place to learn some history and lots of things to explore.

Kelly Boffman

Favorite beach in Delaware!

Jay C

Love it. Lots of stuff to do! ride bikes for free, nature center with petting tanks, beach trails fun!

bryan paul

super nice wandering around here. got a 60° day here in early February and it seems like everyone had the same idea to go to Cape henlopen and ride their bikes or walk/hike around the park. can't imagine what it must be like during the summer. but yeah, there are a few hiking trails that connect to the Gordon pond loop. didn't even make it to Gordon pond because I started wandering out onto these small peninsulas that go out into the marsh. no trails just bushwhacking through there. really nice. not much wildlife I guess because it's still winter but still beautiful surroundings. but yeah nice State Park

Lisa Knox

One of my favorite places in the world. Beautiful beaches surrounded by dunes and wildlife rich wetlands. Best experience comes when you acquire an annual surf fishing pad pass and can drive on year round.

David Lauver

Cape Henlopen has something for everyone. Beaches, trails, history, wildlife and camping. A must see when visiting Lewes.

B K

Great beach. Very busy but if you walk far enough you can get away from others a bit. Dolphins often play just off the shore.

Art Poirier

This park is huge. It has everything you need. Beautiful beaches,walking, and bike trails. Fishing pier and Fort Miles historic area. Camping and cabins are available. In addition, Disc golf and horse riding.

Carla Kling

Nice place to feel and appreciate the history of the area and get away from the crowds. There deer even during the day and they built a brand new air conditioned bathroom in the Fort area.

Ram Subbiah

This park is lovely. Well maintained. Decent staff. The best is when you do camp there.

Jorge Herrera

The only reason I don't give them 5 stars is because they lack sewer connections for RV sites, however the showers are private which is a big plus. Otherwise it's a great park, wonderful biking, there are bike paths everywhere in the park and surrounding areas. There are also several easy hiking paths. The historic bunkers and observation towers are very interesting, they have a very nice free tour of the WW II bunkers that I highly recommend. The beach is very nice. If you are camping with an RV choose your site carefully, some of them are quite small.

Marc Nelson

Such a great trail around Gordon's pond. Took a friend with our Onewheels and toured around for hours, though I wish that the state would update it's laws to reflect the changing state of personal transportation. The Onewheels we were riding fall in-between the very specific regulations, and are somewhere between a bicycle and scooter in abstract... But in most states are regulated like E-bikes. In Delaware, they have no regulations fitting anything like a single wheeled electric vehicle that travels less than 20 mph. Still a great park.

Igor Y

This is my family favorite place to come when we are at the beach. There are so many things to do from swimming and sunbathing to hiking the trails, fishing on the pier or borrowing bikes for a ride, climbing a watch tower or walk the old WW2 fort with old giant cannons. You can always find something to do here regardless of the time of the year.Can't wait to come back again!

Gary Griffith

Terrific park. Well maintained, clean with beautiful views across the Delaware Bay toward Cape May

Dorina Davis

Great place for admiring nature, go on trails, use the playground or just lay on the beach.

Ricardo Gomez

This park has become a great destination. The beaches, the bay, the trails, Fort Miles, there's something for everyone. One can enjoy camping, vehicular beach access (with the appropriate permits), surf fishing, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and so much more. Take the time to explore the place. My wife and I can spend days there. The Gordon Pond trail is phenomenal. It takes you through the woods, into the marsh, around the pond, and out to the beach. I am never short of subjects when I'm practicing phototherapy there.

Scott Miller

Great state park with a great nature center. Touch tank and great aquarium exhibits. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking

Jennie Flitcroft

Beautiful place. I added some photos, but didn't add the ocean because had personal family and myself in them.

Geno

The beach and parks are lovely. If you’re planning on staying overnight, I do not recommended for tent camping. The spaces are incredibly close together and there is zero privacy or quiet. If you’re used to more rugged and backcountry camping, this isn’t the place for you. If you have an RV or motorhome, and you don’t mind intimacy with your camp neighbors, then it’s perfect! You’ll have a great time. There are all the comforts of home here: flushing toilets, running water, showers, a store, paved roads, a playground, laundry facilities, etc. Also, if you’re coming in the summer, you’ll need more than just bug spray. There are biting yellow flies, mosquitos that could carry you off, horse flies, ticks, and all kinds of things I can’t identify. I’m used to bugs, no problem, I expect bugs. But I wasn’t prepared for the quantity and types of bugs. Fun fact, yellow flies don’t seem to be affected by DEET, citronella, or any other conventional bug deterrent. For summer camping, come prepared, expect your tent to be hotter than a sauna overnight, use mosquito netting over everything, and enjoy the close proximity of the beach. All that said, the beaches and historic sites are beautiful and well taken care of. We spent a whole day at the water and it was fabulous.

Angela cichetti deppe

Can't make the drive to the Carolina beaches? Get a taste of it here. Wild, but none of the bugs and dangerous surf of Assateague... And really hot lifeguards too!

NUALA OLEARY

Restrooms / port-a-pottys were very clean. Many people were here but the park rangers were directing traffic. Very smooth operation. Beautiful beach.

Leon & Susan Newswanger

We found the beach beautiful and not overly crowded!

Vinay Teja

Try to reach early to rent free bikes from the volunteer place. Closes at 2 PM. Entrance to park cost 10$ for out of state cars and 5$ for DE license plate vehicles. Beach is clean and Can drive any AWD vehicles with extra permit pass.

Susan Endres

Sites are arranged tightly and we heard that bookings are challenging, so we were lucky to get a night in at the start of the season. Cool historic military displays and lived the Fishing Pier.

Melissa Stanton

Was so relaxing!! We love coming here and also for the pier too. We learned our lesson about coolers and sand don't go together draging that thing was impossible.. I felt my kids were safe to go in the water while I watched them.. water was calm and it was low tide..very safe. People were nice. Bathrooms/changing room were up near the building of the pier.. some picnic tables near there as well. There's a water station to spray off the sand!! I heard you can rent a Paddle boards and kayaks at the main building next to the pier!!(if I didn't have the kids I would try that)... they aslo sell fish bait and fishing gear!!!!!

Laura Plenzik

Very relaxing, quiet in the early morning. There's chair and umbrella rentals. Park fee required. Portapotty in parking lot. We saw dolphins!

Z C

Shorter drive than Ocean City, MD, from my location, and even though a lot of people were there it was easy to find space and didn't feel too crowded. Lots of lifeguards too. I hoped the modest entry fee would mean less people than a beach with no fee. Not sure if it did or not as I can't really go back and compare.

Nancy Schindler

Great place to get onto the beach. Go early on weekends and even earlier on holiday weekends. No worries if Biden is in town. That's a bonus.

Bethany Gibson

We absolutely LOVE this park! It's great during all four seasons. Winter walks in the woods, summers on the beach, camping in the spring and fall, fishing year round, plus miles and miles of trails. Pet friendly areas, fantastic scenic overlooks and the most incredible sunrise AND sunset views!

Pat Lynch

Beautiful park-- hiking trails, bike paths,campground, beaches, and WWll fort

Jennifer Amelang

Beautiful beach, not crowded, great pier with a snack bar, nice bathrooms and shower, ample parking and beautiful scenery!

Emily Littleton

Cool old military site. You must go up into the tower as it is there you can see the lighthouse and other notable sites around the area

Nathan Jay

Beautiful beach to swim at. It was defense position during World War 2. Some of the defense structures still stand. Highly recommended. 👍 …

Marc-Anthony Branch

Beautiful beach!!! Lots of parking, and portable bathrooms.

Alvin Imhoff

Go early….empty till 7:30 AM! $10 parking and you can buy a pass to drive out on beach with your vehicle

Jessica Prince

Pet friendly park with really nice trails leading to Rehoboth and nice beaches. The only bad experience we had was our last visit which involved a large group that was extremely loud even as late as 12pm. I don’t know if the quiet hours are really enforced. Also this last time we had to leave because the mosquitoes were so bad that we couldn’t stay outside. We only had this problem once and the park is definitely worth checking out

Mike Zeigler

Great place to spend a day at the beach without fighting traffic, finding parking or biking in crowded spaces on the beach!

Keith Hutchinson

Great campground. Paved RV sites. Clean bathrooms. The tower climb is a must.

Laurie Laise

Great place for families. Lots of parking. Very clean beach. Lots of lifeguards on duty at the main beach. Great place to see dolphins!

ido keren

So big and well organized. beautiful place with lots of room to cycle. there is a place to borrow bycicle at the nature center. Very friendly staff. Bring food and stay all day as it can get full quickly.

Nick Venables

Wonderful park to visit in the spring and summer months. Plenty of fun family activities to do here. And it's an ultra safe place to ride a bike as long as you don't try to blackmail the leader of another country to protect your crackhead son.

John

Very lax Beach. Bring your dog, drive your Jeep up on the sand, and have yourself a great day on this clean beach with great waves!

Dustin Mears

Great camping and trails. Would be nice to have access to a dish sink

HSK

I am not an outdoor person, I hate camping, I hate being bitten by mosquitoes, i hate public restroom, I hate hot weather, etc.. having said that, this is one of the best camping ground, I must say. I brought multiple mosquitoes repellent, which I didn't bother to use, there were not that many bugs, camping site is very clean, shower rooms are plenty and clean, I really liked the fishing peers. If I live close, I would definitely come again.

Michael Granger

I have been here a few times. Great place to visit.

ana lucia medina medina

It's a great park! Good to ride a bike and make a picnic!

Nathan Brown

Great place for a walk with plenty of clean beach front.

Vitali Hostiuk

Enjoyable hiking trails leading to the beach. Don't forget to pet rays and horseshoe crabs in the Nature Center. Fun for the whole family.

John Silberstein

We love the park. Our pup loves being able to join us on the beach!

Robert

Nothing bad to say about this hidden gem of a park, beach access, camping, disc golf, hiking...just a wonderful place.

Tony Margetta

A GREAT place to take the family, not over crowded and an over all clean and fun beach.

Aarushi G

This place is awesome for biking. It's REALLY close to the ferry between Lewes and Cape May so you can take your bike on the ferry and make a nice day trip. The WW2 watchtowers and Fort Miles are both pretty interesting to stop at after biking. One thing to watch out for, however, is the cacti. Don't touch them no matter how thornless they look.

Chef 570

If you have time to take a walk from rehoboth beach to henlopen state it's about 2 and half mile walk from the boardwalk But totally worth it.

Andy Kim

It was a pleasant experience if you enjoy fishing or beach. Only drawback was the subpar restroom which needs more cleaning throughout.

Donald Hoffman

Sunsets are spectacular

Aidan Leary

Love Cape Henlopen State Park the trails are well kept, I ride my bike there there every day . And the rules are followed

Safrianna Lughna

Beautiful park and wonderful beach location. Portajohns accessible off the beach in parking area near pavilion. Amazing sights. Ample parking for just $10 a day. Quieter beach. Seems queer friendly.

Pat Shaner

Had an awesome time. We rented the pavilion for a family reunion. It was well worth the money. Big turn out.

Becky Godfrey

Great for bike riding! Lots of trails!

Jill Carpenter

Favorite beach location to visit. Walking distance to bathrooms. Waves aren't too large usually. Nice for an outing.

June H

It's a nice family beach, but there was a lit if debris and dozens of dead horseshoe crabs floating in the water.

A J

This is our favorite park! The Cape has everything you're looking for, for outdoor fun.

A.J. Harnak

Camped here for a long weekend with family in our 24' RV. Overall it's a beautiful location to camp. The good: The campsites are nice - shaded (which is a rarity near the beach), well-maintained, and most have electric and water hookups. The fire rings were deluxe. Patrons were respectful of the quiet hours and I didn't hear a generator the whole weekend. The location is nice and quiet but close to the beach. The camp store is well stocked with basics and has reasonable hours. The day-use beach area is clean and guarded. The bad: The bathrooms were terrible. They do have hot water, but 1/3 of them were out of order. All were gross. One actually had feces in the shower. The air conditioning wasn't working, so the bathrooms were sweltering and humid. We were under the impression that the sites had sewer hookups (they didn't). Our site was undersized for our RV (not sure why the website let us book it when we entered our RV size).

Jason Nicholson

Great beach, walking and bike trails. Make sure to bring bug spray. Enjoy

M Murray

Great place that is also knows as Brandon Falls. Great place to explore nature. Things like Gravity abound here. That's the thing, just like Jesse Pinkman says- "it's science, Yo!" Don't matter what you think, science is real. Try to ignore it and BLAMMO, gravity smacks you to the tarmac.

Tom Doyle

Pretty place, kept very clean. Staff was very relaxed and accommodating. Went camping for 2 nights and had a very nice time, only put 4 stars because there is some marshiness nearby and the bugs can be rough.

Debra Cooper

This is a beautiful state park with a fishing pier, bait shop, nature center, bike trail, historic military fort, bay and ocean. We absolutely love it here!

Sandra Steinbrecher

So much to do! Lovely camp sites, nature center was a cute distraction from the rain, beach and bay was beautiful with lots of life! Store staff was very friendly. Signs were a little confusing and showers weren't the best, but definitely not a deal breaker. Hope to return again & again!

Stephen Nowlan

Great family beach. Nice waves when tides are changing. Beautiful views.

libby bestul

Cool and rainy, but great vistas and we saw a horse shoe crab!

Sara O'Brien

2 dog friendly beaches here. Not super crowded and very clean!

Paula Sorg

Amazing ... in all the years we have been going to Delaware and had not made it here ... this will be on the repeat visit list for sure!!

Ronson Smith

Been going there for many years, nice beach great place to bike ride . I love going there with my kid's.

jim balicki

Great opportunity to be part of the great outdoors at this beautiful Delaware state part. Great walking and biking trails; well maintained and marked. And then of course there is the ocean. Awesome place.

J M

I love this beach spot the most because it is usually very clear of trash and dead horseshoe crabs. Plus, there really aren't many rocks on the beaches, nor the water about knee deep. There are usually waves about 97% of times gone. In the beginning, roughly 4 years ago, it wasn't crowded, but these last 2 years, it has become so. Also, it seems each year more people are showing up and all year long so good with bad, I suppose.

Jenn S

The ocean beach is great, the biking trails are awesome, and the campground is nice and shaded. One of our favorite places!

SonnyInPhilly 215

One hot day July summer of 2022. Caught crabs, 🐟 etc. Beach on both side of the pier. …

Neil Esser

Secluded nature area with trails and WWII history and not crowded on the beach!

Pierre Wiegand

My most favorite State Park and campground never disappoints! Always a joy to visit!

Morgan Baker

A beautiful location. The beach was amazing, the parking was easy to access and not too expensive. The line to get in was long between 9am and 1pm... but otherwise it was easy to access. Signs were clear, both driving and on the beach. Plenty of lifeguards, I felt very safe swimming in the water. The waves were good, but the undertow was not so strong that a medium skill swimmer could handle it. There were plenty of bathrooms and changing areas, as well as a well stocked snack bar.

Jeremy Lingeman

Great bike ride with my son! This place is truly a gem if you are available for the ever untamed beauty of mother nature with a small touch of a military base with some great decommissioned cannons on display. Great way to explain what comes from not playing nice with your neighbors. Consequences to all parties involved especially the wilderness make for a humbling yet befuddling interpretation of why can we destroy so much to not get along instead of destroy nothing and get along. Wierd just like driving on a parkway parking in a driveway I guess!

Carlos Segarra

Great plce to bike, been thru there over 400 times in less than two years.

Jonathan Stewart

This is a paradise for bikes. There might even be free bike rentals. Bike to the beach, many spots to park bike, avoid crowded beaches. Many interesting places to walk

adele aboutok

Beautiful place to camp and hike. Area maps and signage confusing, could use Improvement. Bath house #2 shower heads flood the entire room and there is no privacy when changing clothes in the shower room. At the RV dump stations some of the water diverters did not work. Price a little high for what you get.

Joseph Conforti

We really enjoyed our visit. It was a shame that most of the visit sites were closed but we still enjoyed the day.

Michael Sheehan

Walking trails are made with beach sand. It gives you a good workout walking to the beach

Michael Nalley

Henlopen is a beautiful area and has multiple trails for bike riding and walking.. It has museums, fishing, swimming. Wildlife all about. I go out and play with my dog there. Worth every minute.

Kyle S

Very great park. Well maintained everywhere. Downside is it is a little to sterile. Many of the trails are paved to make way for bikers, and there are not really many off trail options, other than the beach.

Rosemary Garland

I love Cape Henlopen State Park!!! Moved to the area last year and purchased a lifetime membership to the park! CHSP is a treasure 🥰 …

Kean Anspach

10$ to get in park, well worth it! See the nature center, the observation tower, walk out on the pier, walk the nature trail.

Patience Boyd

Well preserved historic coast area with pine forests, nice beaches, a historic lookout tower from WWII, and a large fishing pier.

Kevin Smith

Quiet open spaces with comfortable safe walking trails. Ocean beach with some nice surf for fishing, swimming and surfing. Great camping facilities close to Historic Lewes, Delaware.

Joe Davis (Chilly)

my favorite Delaware beach for its natural landscape and tranquil shoreline. escape the crowds and chill out at the cape.

Renee Socci

Beautiful , scenic beach. Great trails for strolling, hiking or bike riding.

gingereatsoul

Cape henolopen is an awesome beach to go to relax, take pictures, and swim in that awesome Delaware ocean. There are free bike rentals so you can ride around the huge park and see all the sites this beach has to offer. It's one of Delaware's top beaches in my oppinion. Admission is five dollars in state and ten for out of state parking, but you can buy a season pass for I think twenty dollars for endless trips to this beautiful landscape.

Wayne Homens

A little difficult to get here but we felt it was worth it. There are a few public beaches here as well as some historical sites.

Jen Field

My ALL-TIME favorite beach to go to! There's walking/bike trails and dunes and there's a very good chance you might see dolphins. Never too crowded. Parking is easy. Showers and bathrooms. ✨🌅✨ …

Mike Clough

The park is where our family goes to surf fish and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach after the tourist leave the area.

Jonathan Wilson

My favorite park out if all that I've visited. Cape Henlopen has a large parking lot and is a great place to see the sunset. Very clean with great views.

Leslie Murin

My go to beach park. Love the trails. Scenic. Spacious.

Tyler Simmons

Wonderful place to visit, even in the off-season. Nature center was still open with all the animals, and the views were still on point! Definitely will be back when the weather warms up!

Beatriz S

Quiet good for a chilling day biking walking the beach sunbathing.

Terry McKinnon

Great park! Really enjoyed the observation tower.

Steve Kim

The pier was wonderful as were the beaches. Plenty of bikers. Please be aware of ticks though.

Kim Rahimi

We love this park for the proximity to the beach, the bike loop and the campground is very nice. My complaint is the bath houses inside the campground. Although always stocked and floor was mopped every day, the shower curtains are molded halfway up, toilets and stalls were fairly dirty.

Marty Kelly

Beautiful 6mi + hike down and back at Gordon’s Pond at Cape Henlopen.

Shannon Bloom

Sunday, June 5th was our first time there. It was so clean and beautiful. I will definitely go back to visit. It is the best way to relax...beach, bathrooms, wash areas, and concession stand...I don't need any more than that.

Shane Terracio

I got to see Brandon Falls!!! Seriously nice park. I love going to the beach here.

Steven Weber

A lot to see and do. You can take the nearby ferry if you want. More secluded than directly at Rehoboth.

Peter Ambrose

didn't use all the facilities , but the fishing pier was awesome .nice action with spot .

Mark Kauffman

Beautiful! Also had an 8 point buck walk 20ft from me

Emily Rituper

Love everything about this place. Been camping here since I was a kid(now I'm 40). They have a newer layout to the camping area with added cabins, specific tent camping and pull in RV sites. The beaches are clean and varied. Some you can bring your dog! The guarded beach has a pavilion with concessions and bathhouse(toilet and showers). If you have a DE beach permit for your truck/4x4 there are accesses to drive on the beach with more than one air pump at the entrances for filling your tires back up after coming off the beach. The nature center has great exhibits and programs and they have bikes there for you to ride on the parks bike trails, which are all over. So, enjoy the park!!

Woody Wallace

This time of year, on the beach surf fishing, very quiet, peacefully, tranquil. No place I'd rather be. Pristine.

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