Cape Henlopen State Park

Cape Henlopen State Park

Cape Henlopen State Park is a state park on Cape Henlopen, a peninsula at the southern tip of Delaware, in Sussex County. The park encompasses 5,193 acres (2,105 ha) and is home to a variety of natural resources, including beaches, dunes, forests, and wetlands. The park also has a number of historic sites, including the Fort Miles Military Museum, the Tweede Haven Site, and the Lewes Historical Society Museum.

Fort Miles Military Museum

The Fort Miles Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of Fort Miles, a coastal artillery fort that was built in the early 1900s. The museum has exhibits on the fort’s history, as well as on the role of coastal artillery in World War II.

Tweede Haven Site

The Tweede Haven Site is the site of a Dutch settlement that was founded in the 1630s. The site includes the ruins of a number of buildings, as well as a museum that tells the story of the settlement.

Lewes Historical Society Museum

The Lewes Historical Society Museum is a museum that tells the history of Lewes, Delaware. The museum has exhibits on the town’s history, as well as on the history of Cape Henlopen.

Beaches

Cape Henlopen State Park has a number of beaches that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and boating. The most popular beaches are the Herring Point Beach and the Gordon’s Pond Beach.

Fishing

Cape Henlopen State Park is a great place to go fishing. The park has a number of fishing spots, including the Indian River Inlet, the Lewes Canal, and the Cape Henlopen Pier.

Boating

Cape Henlopen State Park is a great place to go boating. The park has a number of boat ramps, as well as a marina.

Hiking and Biking

Cape Henlopen State Park has a number of hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to challenging. The most popular hiking trails are the Bayberry Trail, the Gordons Pond Trail, and the Henlopen Woods Trail.

The park also has a number of biking trails that range in difficulty from easy to challenging. The most popular biking trails are the Junction and Breakwater Trail, the Lewes-Georgetown Trail, and the Cape Henlopen State Park Loop.

Camping

Cape Henlopen State Park has a campground with a variety of campsites, including tent sites, RV sites, and yurt sites.

Amenities

The park also has a number of amenities available, including a bathhouse and a picnic area.

For more information about Cape Henlopen State Park, please visit the park’s website at https://destateparks.com/Beaches/CapeHenlopen.