Cape Henlopen State Park
The campground is open year-round. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance through the Delaware State Parks reservation system. Some trails are currently closed for periodic repairs through spring 2026. The Point beach area is closed March 1 through approximately September 1 to protect nesting shorebirds.
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 10:50PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.
High Wind Watch issued September 24 at 4:10PM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 10:50PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.
About
Cape Henlopen State Park campground occupies a prime coastal location at the confluence of Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, near the historic town of Lewes. The recently renovated campground offers 120 RV sites with water and electric hookups (30, 50, and 100 amp available), 43 walk-in tent sites in a more primitive setting, and 12 cabins that sleep six guests each. Amenities include a camp store, laundry facility, multiple bathhouses with flush toilets and hot showers, fire rings and picnic tables at each site, and a playground for families. The park itself spans over 5,000 acres of diverse coastal habitats including ocean and bay beaches, towering sand dunes, maritime forests, and tidal salt marshes. Campers have access to miles of multi-use trails for hiking and biking, including the popular Gordons Pond Trail. The park offers swimming beaches, a fishing pier, disc golf course, and nature center. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, particularly for shorebirds and migratory species. The Point area closes seasonally (March through August) to protect nesting piping plovers and other threatened species. The campground operates year-round and accepts reservations up to one year in advance through the Delaware State Parks reservation system. Summer weekends fill quickly, especially near holidays. Pull-through sites can accommodate larger RVs up to 90+ feet, though most back-in sites have length limits ranging from 15 to 45 feet. The main park entrance accommodates RVs up to 40 feet. Note that slide-outs are not permitted on even-numbered sites in Loop A.
Directions
From Route 1 south, take the Cape Henlopen State Park exit and follow signs to the park entrance. The main entrance can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Gordons Pond and Herring Point entrances have a 30-foot vehicle limit.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $105 - $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 128ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (302) 645-8983 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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