Cape Henlopen State Park

With beaches, camping, huge open spaces, sports, nature, and a big piece of WWII history, Cape Henlopen is the perfect park no matter what your interests are!

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15099 Cape Henlopen Dr (at Cape Shores Dr.) Lewes , DE 19958 United States

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JD Bennett

Go to Herring Point beach for a different view of the beach and less crowds plus great surf spot . though it can get crowded in the waters with rest of the surfers

Kimberly

Great kayaking . Great beaches . Not as crowded as some nearby beaches . Bring your own food, water and tons of bug repellent . Love campsite # 83. End-site, close enough to restrooms , plenty of tree

Elle Sheaffer

Surf tag for in state - $65 annual fee. Allows access to park and entrance in "faster" lane for seasonal tag holders. Also can drive onto beach - enjoy the surf and fish at same time!

Nicole Rovig

Climb to the top of the submarine tower. See the 16” gun from the USS MO used during WWII, featured in photos when the Japanese surrendered.

Kyle Bye

One of my favorite bike rides . Perfect mix of beach , marsh, and forest connecting the Lewes ferry terminal with Rehoboth Beach .

G T

Great state park with a lot of history

Angie Harmon

Fantastic beach with good water quality. One of the nicest in the contiguous US.

Chad Finch

If you are not planning on fishing don't come to the surf fishing beach . It's a surf fishing beach not a "less crowded party beach "

Emma McTague

Come early, this place fills up incredibly quickly most days in the summer, and the bathroom gets gross by noon.

Shane Crin

Go to the tip, last parking lot near and sit bayside. Oodles of tidal pools to splash in and watch the ferries go by.

Nik Everett

The beach is smaller than it used to be and always busy but a good family beach nonetheless.

Greg Taylor

If fishing for shark use a full spot for bait take your kayak about 200 yards out drop the bait then reel in a 8 foot tiger shark sonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Amanda Carlson

You can borrow bikes and helmets for free from the Bike Barn next to Nature Center .

Celeste Moore

First time on bike trail ! Tower view is awesome!

Rosemarie Tell

Great family place beaches fishing biking hiking and camping

Mary Wyllie

Wish they could have a rule about people's music on the beach it's annoying and runs my experience

Jaclyn Williams

Ride the bike loop . Don't own a bike ? Free rentals at the nature center

Joshua Byrd

These beaches are great because they are beaches and not row after row of beach shops selling the same stuff.

Lyndsey Griffin

A very pretty beach that is less congested & quieter than Rehoboth.

Kevin McCann

Beautiful trails , drive on beaches

Megan Brown

Buy the state park pass and save some money

Rob Bennett

Go for a shaded site. Great park and don't miss the bike loop .

Judy Williams

Beautiful place to spend a fall morning swimming with my Chessie and the dolphins.

Lauren Gibson

If you don't have four wheel drive don't drive on the beach-you'll get stuck!

NhuGurl

Great place to relax on the beach and getaway from the crowds at Rehobeth and Dewey Beach .

Amy Conroy

This park is very relaxing a beautiful.

Amy Moser

Campsites on the outer loops are great with shade and privacy!

Rich King

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Karl Berger

Climb up into a World War II submarine lookout tower.

Meg Hutchins

The beach was so nice!

Doreen Rockwell

Fishing and walking the beach ????

Rosemarie Tell

Great family place

Jabez Loane

Love the old WWII turrerts and the US Army base.

Kyle Joseph

The point has the best view

Saphira S.

Amazing place. <3

Bobbi W

Nice to be able to shower right after the beach .

Ahmet Karaosman

It is really nice ;)

Chad Finch

If you are planning on playing your stereo, stay home and fuck yourself

JD Bennett

Visit Fort Miles within the park . WW I & II history

Carla Miller Scheder

45th Annual Kite Festival .

Daniel M.

If you go here, bring your own food! The concession stand sucks and will cost you a fortune.

Ty London

Look for dolphins

Janis Hanwell

Kite Festival - 44th Annual!!

DEStateParks

Free bike rentals !

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Beautiful beach and scenery, rarely crowded ????☀️ - Ellie McGuire

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Great beach. Gets crowded though. - Margarita Krasteva

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get there early if you want a really good spot :) - Megan Andrews

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Great vantage point for sunsets. - Alyson

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Quiet/ uncrowded bayside beach- special gem spot! Park in lot and walk up to dune to see best views of both lighthouses! Then walk to left over dune down to beach. Gorgeous spot to see sunsets too - Elle Sheaffer

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Orange crush, yum. Great view/atmosphere. Bar food not consistent. Loved my waitress Elysia! Fun time good music. - Emily Hickey

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Historic and Protected Site
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Great for walking. Bring your dog!!!! Great history - G T

7.4
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Great scenery! Awesome beach. Great time - Chad Ross