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Cape Henlopen State Park

42 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-6852
Lookout over the Park
Lighthouse on the Delaware Bay
Flowers at entrance to beach along trail at Cape Henlopen State Park
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Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in Lewes
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Beaches, Parks
Description: This oceanside state park comprises 155 campsites and the Seaside Nature Center.
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BeachLvrDe
Lewes, Delaware
1 review
“best beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

best prinstine natural beach in Delaware. very good system of walking and biking trails. you can bike from park to Rehoboth's boardwalk without touching a road. More

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sunsetkeysusie
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
12 helpful votes
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This park is wonderful we drove here today. You can spend a day walking the trails.. In the summer you can drive in the ocean after your walk More

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ricardomnt
South Jersey
Top Contributor
65 reviews
21 helpful votes
“Love this Park!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I had been to Cape Henlopen several times both fishing and. biking. I recently returned with my wife for a wonderful day biking and taking in the terrific natural experience the park affords..it's a short bike ride from Lewes and a great way to spend a day... More

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SEABOARDHOTELS
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
“natural beauty by the sea”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Great park with so much to do, fishing on the pier, great nature trails, intersting history, a must is to climb to the top of one of the old WWII towers, great bird watching, and of course a perfecxt beach to sit and relax or go for a swim. More

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twhitt_2057145
Coronado, California
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12 reviews
“Fantastic Family Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The park was formerly Fort Miles and still has the bunkers, guns and towers to add interest to the beaches – fishing, camping, Ocean and Bay! More

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TomWall60
Rockville Centre, New York
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
18 helpful votes
“Great beach and park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

In the summer, visit a really nice sandy beach with bath houses. It will be crowded, but better than Rehoboth.. In the off season, hike and bike the park and walk the beach. More

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Longnecker
Delaware
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Parking right at beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Pay as you enter don't have to worry about time on meter. Parking is right across the dunes from the beach. price includes showers and changing area. There is a concession stand. Some great walking trails. More

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CSSnowshoer
New York City, New York
Top Contributor
102 reviews
39 helpful votes
“Lovely wintertime visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

On a cold blustery day we ventured out to see if we could do any birdwatching. All the birds were smart and stayed home, but the park is wonderful. We did three short walks. The first was down to a beach where wetsuit clad surfers were doing their best to have some fun. It was relaxing watching them and walking... More

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roy w
Seaford, Delaware
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Great location with some elevation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

This beach park has some of the highest terrain on the Atlantic Ocean for miles and is a great overlook. I can also relate how Vice President Biden spoke at a Democratic BBQ one summer and got quite a rise out of the donkey I supplied for the event, but that is another story. The backside of this park has... More

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geminigirlNewYork
new york
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13 reviews
15 helpful votes
“Beautiful State Park with Lots of Activities for Everyone”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

We loved this state park. It cost $8 if your out-of-state and $4 if your a Delaware resident. There's plenty to do no matter what your activity level is. The best is if you want to ride a bike around the park they loan it to you for free! There's a paved bike trail around the park which is about... More

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