Delaware Seashore State Park

About this park

Delaware Seashore State Park spans 2,825 acres across the Indian River Inlet, with ocean beaches on one side, bay on the other, and the bridge crossing in the middle. Dogs are welcome on leash on the trails and on designated stretches of beach in the off-season; campsites pack tightly together but bath houses are scattered throughout. The surf-fishing zones to the south draw a different crowd than the swim beaches.

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee?

Yes, a vehicle pass. One camper notes that the pass covers every state park in the area rather than only the one booked, which makes a day of hopping between them cheaper than it first looks.

Where can dogs walk at Delaware Seashore State Park?

On leash, on the walking paths around the campground and along the inlet. Reviewers describe easy access to the sand and to the fishing spots straight from the sites.

What is the camping like?

Tightly packed and nearly treeless. One camper counted roughly 400 sites across the north and south sides and still found it quiet at night; another called it a parking lot against the beach, which is accurate and not entirely a complaint.

Are the bathrooms decent?

Better than expected for the volume. Bath houses sit throughout the campground with showers, and reviews describe them as clean, though the shower area runs locker-room style with little privacy.

Is there anywhere to eat on site?

Yes. The marina side has a dockside bar and grill with live music in season, plus a full bait-and-tackle counter that sells fresh seafood and runs a lunch counter.