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  3. Cape Henlopen State Park

Camping at Cape Henlopen State Park near Lewes

State park · Lewes · 175 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Swim in the ocean waves, bike through the sand dunes, fish from the Bayside fishing pier, camp beside historical WWII towers, and explore all 7,000 acres of Cape Henlopen State Park! Located at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen offers a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

39 available sites

39 open of 175 sites
Site G03
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site A13
RV or tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site G16
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site T 001
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site C03
RV or tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site B33
RV or tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site D02
RV or tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site T 003
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 175 sites.

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39 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Delaware State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Delaware State Parks ↗

39 open
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Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Campground Registration
  • Coin Laundry
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Ring
  • Flush Toilet
  • Interfaith Church Services
  • Nature Program
  • Ocean Swimming
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Ranger Station
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
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Cape Henlopen State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cape Henlopen State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cape Henlopen State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cape Henlopen State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 11 pull-through, 99 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 120 paved site driveways; 22 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 141 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 53 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

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T 007
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T 009
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C 007
cabin
RRfrom $99

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights43 sites open for every night

Delaware Seashore State Park

8.2 mi from Cape Henlopen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $168/night
$336 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Delaware State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Country Camping Near Beaches

9.7 mi from Cape Henlopen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Homestead Campground - Georgetown, Delaware

11.5 mi from Cape Henlopen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 2-Hour Paddleboard Rental in Rehoboth Bay 3 mi · from $50/person
    • Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May 15 mi · 3 hr · from $45/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • 2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise on the Osprey from Cape May 15 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 43 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2015 Keystone RV Hideout 175LHS
2015 Keystone RV Hideout 175LHS

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 28 mi from campground

$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 Coachmen Catalina Legacy
2020 Coachmen Catalina Legacy

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 39 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Luxury Ultimate CamperVan RAM 3500 ProMaster
Luxury Ultimate CamperVan RAM 3500 ProMaster

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 86 mi from campground

$249/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Cape Henlopen State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

2-Hour Paddleboard Rental in Rehoboth Bay
2-Hour Paddleboard Rental in Rehoboth Bay

3 mi · from $50/person

Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May
Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May

15 mi · 3 hr · from $45/person

2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise on the Osprey from Cape May
2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise on the Osprey from Cape May

15 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Wetlands Safari Eco-Cruise in Cape May (Osprey Birding By Boat)
Wetlands Safari Eco-Cruise in Cape May (Osprey Birding By Boat)

15 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Nov 1–Dec 31: per night
  • Off-peak Jan 1–Mar 31: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Delaware State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202653%39%0%
Dec 202684%4%0%
Jan 202787%1%0%
Feb 202786%2%0%
Mar 202779%15%0%
Apr 202763%37%0%
May 202752%48%0%
Compare site types

175 individual reservable campsites from Delaware State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard

120 sites

22 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

43 sites

17 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin

12 sites · from $99/night

Loops: Cabins loop (12)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Dolphin Watching around Cape May
Dolphin Watching around Cape May

15 mi · 2 hr · from $45/person

Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise
Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

15 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise
Whale Dolphin and Bird Watching Ecotour Cruise

15 mi · 3 hr · from $50/person

Dinner Cruise with Dolphin Watching from Cape May
Dinner Cruise with Dolphin Watching from Cape May

15 mi · 2 hr · from $90/person

Half Day Fishing Experience in Cape May
Half Day Fishing Experience in Cape May

15 mi · 4 hr · from $60/person