Cape Henlopen State Park
A dune peninsula at the mouth of Delaware Bay, with beaches, pine forest trails, a WWII observation tower, and birdwatching spots.
Cape Henlopen State Park covers about 2,200 hectares where Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It features the towering Great Dune, several beaches, and pine forests. You can cycle about 5 km along the Gordons Pond Trail to the northern tip of Rehoboth Beach, or watch the sunset from the fishing pier, where dolphins are often seen on the bay side. The park has a nature center, campgrounds, and bike rentals. There is a per-vehicle entrance fee, and it is higher for vehicles from outside Delaware. The drive from Rehoboth takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Fort Miles & WWII Fire Control Towers
- Cape May–Lewes Ferry
- Zwaanendael Museum
- Historic Lewes
- Junction and Breakwater Trail
- Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
- Dolle's Candyland
- Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk & Beach