Cape Henlopen; Lewes, Delaware
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
Entrance Fees
In-state vehicle: $5 Daily
Out-of-state vehicle: $10 Daily
Situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay sits Cape Henlopen State Park and its 6+ miles of coastline. The “Point” of Cape Henlopen, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, shaped the history of this landscape. We have been to Cape Henlopen many times to enjoy the ocean beach and historical features. One can also participate in boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. This time before we enjoyed the beach, we decided to take advantage of the Borrow-A-Bike Program. Free bikes are available at the Seaside Nature Center on a first-come, first-served basis, weather permitting, for 2 hours at a time, Bikes must remain within the park and stay on the paved bike trail. You can bike through a diverse collection of habitats makes up the coastal ecosystem of Cape Henlopen State Park. Barrier dune, coastal beaches, and maritime forest are home to many species of plants and animals.
And because we borrowed bikes, we also spent some time at the Seaside Nature Center which has a 495-gallon two-level touch tank, complete with viewing windows that allow visitors to see stingrays, horseshoe crabs and other species in the tank while they’re underwater. The nature center also features five 1,000-gallon tanks with local fish, exhibits that explain the different habitats within the park, a live Osprey cam provided by the Friends of Cape Henlopen (April through August), and a gift shop.
On previous trips we have toured the Fort iconic fire control towers along the Atlantic coast and, which served as a federal defensive site, training area and testing location both during and after the war.
We have also previously Cape Henlopen's campground, set among pine-covered dunes, now includes 2-point hookups, 100-amp service on several sites, and sites to accommodate larger rigs. Twenty walk-in tent sites lie adjacent to the Waking Dunes Trail. Twelve camping cabins -- two-room individual cabins that offer an outdoor spigot and fire ring for cooking and share a communal bath house -- offer an economical alternative for vacationing at the beach. Visit our Reservations section for camping information and pricing.
Park Hours
Open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset
Sunset today is 07:03 PM
Seaside Nature Center
(302) 645-6852
Summer Hours:
- June 15 - September 2
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Daily
Fall Hours:
- September 3 – October 20
- Open Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
- Closed October 21 – 30 for Children’s Fantasy Trail
Winter Hours:
- November 1 – April 30
- Wednesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays and Tuesday)
- Closed Holidays
Spring Hours:
- May 1 – June 15
- Wednesday – Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Tuesday)
Fort Miles Museum
- January 1st to June 15th:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - June 16th to August 31st:
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - September 1st to November 2nd:
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed October 23rd to October 29th for Children’s Fantasy Trail - November 3rd to December 31st:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed for holidays - Sundays 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 19th to September 29th
Swimming Beach is Guarded
- Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day Monday
9 a.m – 5 p.m. daily
Directions: Cape Henlopen is 1 hour and 40 min o86 miles from Betterton if you go the route via DE-1 S, but this route does have tolls.
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