Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach: Address, Phone Number, Delaware Seashore State Park Reviews: 4/5
Delaware Seashore State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park
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From fishing and boating to surfing and sail boarding, this six-mile stretch of coastline boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreation for people of all ages.
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171 within 5 kms

Nalu Hawaiian Surf Bar & Grille
457
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

The Lighthouse
31
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub

Rusty Rudder
531
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant
221
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly

Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill
884
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

MezCali TaquerÃa Y Mezcal Bar
8
0.2 km

Grotto Pizza
226
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • American • Pizza

The Starboard
335
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub

Nick's Philadelphia Cheese STK
89
0.7 km$ • American

Dewey Beer Company
274
1 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Attractions
51 within 10 kms

Dewey Beach
548
0.5 kmBeaches

Baycenter for the Performing Arts
4
0.3 kmTheatres

John Waples Memorial Playground
17
0.6 kmPlaygrounds

Funland
1,812
3 kmAmusement & Theme Parks

Gordons Pond
353
Bodies of Water

Rehoboth Beach Public Beach
1,674
3.3 kmBeaches

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
1,981
3.6 kmPiers & Boardwalks

Junction and Breakwater Trail
226
Biking Trails

Silver Lake
65
2 kmBodies of Water

Jungle Jim's
250
3.6 kmAmusement & Theme Parks
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4.0
459 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
134
Average
33
Poor
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Terrible
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usaborn_01
Millsboro, DE37 contributions
I prefer the state park beaches being a resident of Delaware. I get the season permit instead of paying every visit. The beaches are well kept, don't seem to have the riff-raff you run across at the public beaches, freer to enjoy the beach. Some, maybe all, state park beaches don't have life guards, so beware. Some have bath houses which is a plus, most have dune crossing mats that make it much nicer.
Written 9 July 2022
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mike m
Newark, DE8 contributions
Couples
Otherwise known as Cape Henlopen. A few different choices of Beach and lots of biking walking trails.
Written 6 July 2022
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SaraDeb119
Philadelphia, PA24 contributions
Beautiful sandy beach to walk along. It felt like it was our personal beach as it was so quiet off season
Written 3 March 2022
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Ginger B R
Oswego, NY248 contributions
Spent a Saturday afternoon here and had a great time. It was very crowded, so if you want to spend time at the beach (which is quite narrow), come early. We barely had a place to park in the very large lot. The park was well-staffed, however, and there were employees helping you find a spot. We found it a very interesting place to walk, as you have the beach, the area where people fish, and that beautiful bridge which affords terrific views. Then there's an elevated bar for refreshments afterwards. Fabulous!
Written 19 February 2022
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MominOC
Orange County, CA4,599 contributions
loved this beach area so much better than south of here. This is off season but the weather was very nice and not many visitors.
Written 13 November 2021
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romadaro
Washington DC, DC1,419 contributions
We ended up stopping here on our way from Ocean City to Rehobeth and absolutely loved the setting next to the bridge. We were planning to go to Bethany or Dewey beach, just to try something different from Ocean City, but this small, much quieter, beach venue caught our attention and we love it! Reminded me a lot of the shore line in San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge, which I've visited a few times.
Written 5 September 2021
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Rudy B
Ocean City, MD586 contributions
I stop by here regularly on my bicycle rides along the coast. The park straddles both banks of the Indian River. There's plenty of parking and camping is allowed on the North shore of the park. I don't know the price for camping, but the day use fee is $5 in-state & $10 out-of state. The South shore has a great restaurant/bar and the North shore has a marina & bar. The state park also plenty of restroom and showers.
When riding on your bicycle, you can access the state park without paying and use the facilities. If you're camping at the park, Dewey Beach is approximately 5-miles north and Bethany Beach is approximately 5-miles south. To get between the North and South shores, you'll have to cross the bride that goes across the Indian River. There are both/separate bicycle and pedestrians lanes on both sides of the bridge.
There are also beautiful sandy beaches along eastern shoreline of the park on both the North and South Shores.
When riding on your bicycle, you can access the state park without paying and use the facilities. If you're camping at the park, Dewey Beach is approximately 5-miles north and Bethany Beach is approximately 5-miles south. To get between the North and South shores, you'll have to cross the bride that goes across the Indian River. There are both/separate bicycle and pedestrians lanes on both sides of the bridge.
There are also beautiful sandy beaches along eastern shoreline of the park on both the North and South Shores.
Written 26 August 2021
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Gabrielle S
3 contributions
Great park for fishing, camping, and the beach. Only one real hiking trail in the whole park around Burton's Island Nature Preserve (1.3 mile loop, flat, easy, gravel/sand unpaved trail). Some restaurants there and plenty of parking.
Written 9 August 2021
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orion7be
Port Matilda, PA35 contributions
We strolled the clean sandy beaches for hours. It was a Friday in July, so was very busy near the visitor center, but thinned out a few hundred yards south. There were lots of families, and it was quiet except for the murmur of beach goers and the crashing waves.
Written 3 August 2021
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Biff Simpson
Wilbraham, MA918 contributions
Couples
We stayed one night at the campground at the base of a large highway bridge. You drive around and around. No trees, small sites, most restrooms are closed and power only (no water or septic). No fires allowed. The bike / hiking path is nice.
Written 6 April 2021
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Voyager445562
2 contributions
Did you camp? If so, were the campgrounds wooded? Or just parking lot style?
Jessica N
Birdsboro, PA7 contributions
Parking lot style. No trees at all. It gets hot. The air conditioner works hard.
Kathy M
Chadds Ford, PA1 contribution
Any suggestions of how to have good WIFI (needed at times for spouse’s work, unfortunately)while camping at Del. Seashore? THANKS for your ideas! Kathy
Craig M
3 contributions
I have Verizon and reception is low in the park, I have used my Hot Spot at my camper site which in on the west side of Coastal Hwy and that works fine...have never tried it in the park.
has the flooding of campsites been remedied?
DCnanny
Lewes, DE28 contributions
Sorry. There is no way for me to answer that question as conditions change daily. Since this is the off-season, its not the priority that it would be otherwise. I will do some checking & try to up-date you later today.
Can you fly a drone on the beach?
Wonderbeard
Bowmansville, PA105 contributions
Never seen one there. Contact the State Park Authority to get an answer to that question.
muff54
Gettysburg, PA1 contribution
Is there a public boat launch near Delaware Seashore campground? How is the crabbing in the Bay Area at the campground ?
jpwarring
Rehoboth Beach, DE17 contributions
Indian River Marina is a part of the park and has everything you could want Check you web sites for the Park and the Marina separately
holdenvicky
Millville, DE
Where can you take your dogs to swim?
dennydee348
Ruskin, FL172 contributions
Dewey Beach in the early mornings
marygrace58
Columbus, OH655 contributions
If buying day pass for parking, can you leave for lunch and come back without having to pay for another parking pass on same day?
Wonderbeard
Bowmansville, PA105 contributions
Of course you can and you can use the day pass for ANY shore point in Delaware on that day at no extra charge.
Where do I go to get a day out of state parking tag? I used the meters before and that was a pain
Patty714
New Castle, DE84 contributions
If you are in the resort towns, there is metered parking but the State Park has a payment stand at each entrance. You can buy an Annual Pass at most State of Delaware park entrances. I hope that helps.
Deanna I
New Haven, CT37 contributions
I am interested in how the campground is? I saw your review about taking our pup to the beach and we also travel with our fur friend, and are looking for a beach campground that isn't a parking lot. Do you have any photos of the CG? I'm not worried about ammenities, after all that's what we have our rig for, but are there "seasonal" campers there? I hate pulling up to a cg to find it loaded with campers that look like they've been there since the 70's. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Dee
TomWall60
Rockville, MD634 contributions
Don't go there. It is what you describe that you do not want. It is a big parking lot near a major and noisy bridge. Lots of traffic. The campers do look like they have been there for years. There are several campgrounds that are more pleasant further north on route 1. They are in quieter locations, in wooded areas. Beaches do get crowded and Saturday and Sunday traffic will be quite heavy in beach season.
Tiffany C
TRUCKSVILLE1 contribution
has anybody gone in late may? how is the water temp?
Wonderbeard
Bowmansville, PA105 contributions
water temps in May will vary with the weather. Keeping tabs on water temps ahead of your visit is a good idea. This can be done online with any website that tracks current water temps.
Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware Seashore State Park
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- (0.04 km) Perfect Location Dewey Townhouse great Mon to Fri rate
- (0.05 km) Spacious, 1 Bedroom Dewey Condo Sleeps 4 1 block to the beach, Bay Views!
- (0.06 km) Gracious Mansion Steps to the Beach! 2 Gourmet Thermador Kitchens
- (0.07 km) Marina Suites
- (0.07 km) Pet Friendly Ocean Block home in exclusive North Indian Beach!
- Restaurants near Delaware Seashore State Park:
- (0.25 km) Nalu Hawaiian Surf Bar & Grille
- (0.24 km) MezCali TaquerÃa Y Mezcal Bar
- (0.28 km) The Lighthouse
- (0.34 km) Rusty Rudder
- (0.84 km) Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill
- Attractions near Delaware Seashore State Park:
- (0.15 km) Rehoboth Bay Marina
- (0.36 km) Sand Dollar Cruises
- (0.34 km) Dewey Beach Watersports
- (0.25 km) Nalu Surf Bar
- (0.48 km) Dewey Beach