Dine Out and Save the Tower!
The Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation has teamed up with Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach to help restore Tower 3 at Tower Road Ocean in Delaware Seashore State Park! From September 1 to 30, dine at Iron Hill, present your coupon, and Iron Hill will donate 20% of your food bill (excluding alcoholic beverages, gratuity, and taxes) to the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation. They will also be releasing a “Lookout Lemon Drop” Pale Ale and a “Tower Turkey” Chili, and $1 from every pint of beer and $2 from every cup of chili will go towards the restoration, which will include much-needed repairs and opening the tower to the public.
Park History
Transportation along this barrier island, bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, was difficult until the Federal government completed construction of two large steel and stone jetties in 1939, stabilizing the Indian River Inlet. The State Park Commission (now the Division of Parks and Recreation) began managing the land as Indian River State Park in 1965, but it didn't become Delaware Seashore State Park until 1967.
Featured Program: Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Tour the historic Life-Saving Station and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen who served at the station and their heroic rescues. Then enjoy a locally-sourced meal inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales. Pre-registration required. $90 per person (includes beverages) Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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9/20/2019 6:00:00 PM
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Featured Program: Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Tour the historic Life-Saving Station and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen who served at the station and their heroic rescues. Then enjoy a locally-sourced meal inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales. Pre-registration required.
$90 per person (includes beverages)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Swimming, Surfing Sunbathing
Two ocean swimming areas, patrolled by lifeguards from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the summer season, feature modern bathhouses with showers, changing rooms and concession stands. The beach just north of the Inlet is one of the few surfing areas within the park. Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at the Towers Ocean and South Inlet locations.
Camping at the Beach
Two campgrounds, one on each side of the Indian River Inlet, accommodate a variety of camping units, from tents to large recreational vehicles. North Inlet campsites feature three-point hookups (electricity, water, and sewer service), with three-point hookups (electric, water and sewer) and Standard (no hookups) sites, and tent sites available at the South Inlet campground.
Two campgrounds, one on each side of the Indian River Inlet, accommodate a variety of camping units, from tents to large recreational vehicles. North Inlet campsites feature three-point hookups (electricity, water, and sewer service), with three-point hookups (electric, water and sewer) and Standard (no hookups) sites, and tent sites available at the South Inlet campground. Get info about camping at Delaware Seashore.
Indian River Marina
Anglers may try their luck along the banks of the Indian River Inlet or on the ocean beaches, and head boats and charter boats launch out of the full-service Indian River Marina, offering wet slips, fuel docks, boat storage, supplies and more. Visit our Indian River Marina page for hours and information.
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum
Built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, the full-restored station today features maritime exhibits and historic reenactors who periodically demonstrate turn-of-the-century techniques to rescue sailing ships in distress. Includes a gift shop offering unique coastal and maritime merchandise. Visit our Indian River Life-Saving Station page for hours and information.
Fishing, Clamming and Crabbing
A special access pier at the Indian Inlet allows the elderly and people with disabilities to get close to the fishing action. Clamming and crabbing are permitted in some sections of the bays; please check with the Park Office for open areas. Marked dune crossings allow surf-fishing access for four-wheel drive vehicles on the beach (permits required). Permits are also required for fishing, clamming and crabbing. Click for information about surf fishing permits and fishing licenses. WARNING: The State online automated fishing license system is NOT compatible with mobile devices or iPads and may encounter printing issues with touch screen computers and apple products.
Dining
Located at the South Inlet Day Use Area at Delaware Seashore State Park, Big Chill Beach Club is an oceanfront restaurant and event tent featuring an umbrella deck with breath-taking 360° views of the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Inlet, and Indian River Bay. The Big Chill Beach Club features casual beach fare from breakfast to dinner, full-service cocktails, wine and beer, an oyster bar and Umbrella Bar, fire pit and hang-out game area, beach amenities for the beach-goers, and catered events for up to 200 people. Open daily April to October, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A park entry fee is charged March through November.
Bury your toes in the sand tableside at Hammerheads Dockside at the Indian River Marina! This full-service outdoor restaurant offers a fresh, vibrant menu with terrific views of the marina. Features include live music, a full-service bar, free parking, and complementary dockage for boaters (subject to availability). Open daily at 7 a.m. during the summer.
Outdoor Recreation
The shallow bays are perfect for windsurfing and sailing. A non- motorized boat launch provides access for sail boards, kayaks, and boats in the New Road area.
Six different family-friendly trails showcase a variety of habitats for hikers, bikers, or horseback riders, and entertaining and informative programs, such as bay seining and marsh hikes, are held throughout the summer. The park hosts a popular Sandcastle Contest each July, where amateur participants create unique sculptures and castles to compete for prizes.
Nature Preserve
Burton Island Nature Preserve – Enjoy the views of saltmarsh cordgrass. This Nature Preserve is utilized by migrating songbirds and water birds such as black crowned night herons.
Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only) Access to Burtons Island is by causeway at north end of Indian River Marina. Parking lot. Bathroom access at Park Office.
Acreage: 205 acres
Thompson Island Nature Preserve – thousands of years of human occupation and mature coastal forest make up this Nature Preserve. Trail access is limited in the Preserve. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful marsh and Island views from the overlook at trail’s end.
Amenities: Linear Trail (pedestrian only). Parking on site.
Acreage: 191 acres
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Surf Introduction
Sunday, September 15, 2019
9:00 AM
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
9/15/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Introduction to Surf Introduction
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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Beach Driving Clinic
Sunday, September 15, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag on their vehicle).Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Age 16 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/15/2019 2:00:00 PM
9/15/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Beach Driving Clinic
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag on their vehicle).Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Age 16 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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Featured Program: Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Friday, September 20, 2019
6:00 PM
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delaware's coast, and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen that served at the station and the heroic rescues they performed. Then sit down to a locally-sourced dining experience, with a menu inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Menu may include anything from steamed clams to muskrat stew! Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery.Pre-registration required. $90 per person (includes beverages). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/20/2019 6:00:00 PM
9/20/2019 9:00:00 PM
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Featured Program: Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delaware's coast, and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen that served at the station and the heroic rescues they performed. Then sit down to a locally-sourced dining experience, with a menu inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Menu may include anything from steamed clams to muskrat stew! Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery.Pre-registration required. $90 per person (includes beverages). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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Mollusk Meet-Up
Saturday, September 28, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common and why they’re so closely related in the animal kingdom. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures.Pre-registration required. $8 per person (including adults). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/28/2019 10:00:00 AM
9/28/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Mollusk Meet-Up
Discover what a squid and clam have in common and why they’re so closely related in the animal kingdom. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures.Pre-registration required. $8 per person (including adults). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Sunday, September 29, 2019
9:00 AM
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/29/2019 9:00:00 AM
9/29/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Searching for a Signal
Sunday, September 29, 2019
1:00 PM
Long before cell phones, the surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Come learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft!Pre-registration requiredAges 8 and up$6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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9/29/2019 1:00:00 PM
9/29/2019 2:00:00 PM
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Searching for a Signal
Long before cell phones, the surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and mariners at sea had lots of ways of communicating. Come learn how to decipher coded signals in a family-friendly program, and use them to make your own coded craft!Pre-registration requiredAges 8 and up$6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island
Friday, October 4, 2019
4:30 PM
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/4/2019 4:30:00 PM
10/4/2019 5:30:00 PM
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Hike Thompson Island
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Big Truck Day!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
10:00 AM
Kids of all ages will love this event! Park and marina staff will have a variety of big trucks and equipment out on display for visitors to see up close, sit in the driver’s seat for photo ops, and see some demonstrations of these machines in action! Some of the vehicles and equipment will include a 24,000-lb capacity fork lift, a beach sweeper, a ranger enforcement vehicle, a DNREC dump truck, a state park minibus, and the marina’s travel lift.Meet at the Indian River MarinaFree. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/5/2019 10:00:00 AM
10/5/2019 1:00:00 PM
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Big Truck Day!
Kids of all ages will love this event! Park and marina staff will have a variety of big trucks and equipment out on display for visitors to see up close, sit in the driver’s seat for photo ops, and see some demonstrations of these machines in action! Some of the vehicles and equipment will include a 24,000-lb capacity fork lift, a beach sweeper, a ranger enforcement vehicle, a DNREC dump truck, a state park minibus, and the marina’s travel lift.Meet at the Indian River MarinaFree. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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Featured Program: Hike the Sea Hawk Trail: Holts Landing
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. Pre-registration required. *Dog Friendly for Greyhound Weekend* $5 per person
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10/12/2019 1:00:00 PM
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Featured Program: Hike the Sea Hawk Trail
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. Pre-registration required. *Dog Friendly for Greyhound Weekend*
$5 per person
Holts Landing State Park
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail - Dog and Pet Walk!
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1:00 PM
Dog- and pet-friendly for Greyhound! Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/12/2019 1:00:00 PM
10/12/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Hike the Sea Hawk Trail - Dog and Pet Walk!
Dog- and pet-friendly for Greyhound! Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Monday, October 14, 2019
9:00 AM
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/14/2019 9:00:00 AM
10/14/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.Pre-registration required. $25 per person. Ages 10 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Beach Driving Clinic
Monday, October 14, 2019
2:00 PM
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag on their vehicle).Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Age 16 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/14/2019 2:00:00 PM
10/14/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Beach Driving Clinic
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag on their vehicle).Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Age 16 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, October 18, 2019
7:00 PM
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/18/2019 7:00:00 PM
10/18/2019 9:00:00 PM
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Lantern Tour
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Burton Island Trail
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM
Explore the 1-mile loop trail on Burton Island Nature Preserve with a Park Naturalist. Learn to identify coastal plants, and spot various waterfowl along the way.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/19/2019 10:00:00 AM
10/19/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Hike Burton Island Trail
Explore the 1-mile loop trail on Burton Island Nature Preserve with a Park Naturalist. Learn to identify coastal plants, and spot various waterfowl along the way.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island
Saturday, October 19, 2019
1:00 PM
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/19/2019 1:00:00 PM
10/19/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Hike Thompson Island
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry 101
Sunday, October 20, 2019
10:00 AM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection.Pre-registration required. $15 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/20/2019 10:00:00 AM
10/20/2019 12:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewelry 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection.Pre-registration required. $15 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sunset Bridge Walk
Friday, October 25, 2019
4:00 PM
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet bridge just in time to catch the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. A Park Interpreter will lead the way, pointing out bridge features and explaining how the inlet has changed over the last 100 years.Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991
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10/25/2019 4:00:00 PM
10/25/2019 5:00:00 PM
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Sunset Bridge Walk
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet bridge just in time to catch the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. A Park Interpreter will lead the way, pointing out bridge features and explaining how the inlet has changed over the last 100 years.Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Witch Weekend: Lantern Tour
Friday, October 25, 2019
7:00 PM
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/25/2019 7:00:00 PM
10/25/2019 9:00:00 PM
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Sea Witch Weekend: Lantern Tour
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Witch Weekend: Lantern Tour
Saturday, October 26, 2019
7:00 PM
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/26/2019 7:00:00 PM
10/26/2019 8:00:00 PM
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Sea Witch Weekend: Lantern Tour
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Sunday, October 27, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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10/27/2019 10:00:00 AM
10/27/2019 11:00:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Saturday, November 2, 2019
10:00 AM
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/2/2019 10:00:00 AM
11/2/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike the Burton Island Trail
Saturday, November 2, 2019
1:00 PM
Explore the 1-mile loop trail on Burton Island Nature Preserve with a Park Naturalist. Learn to identify coastal plants, and spot various waterfowl along the way.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/2/2019 1:00:00 PM
11/2/2019 2:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Hike the Burton Island Trail
Explore the 1-mile loop trail on Burton Island Nature Preserve with a Park Naturalist. Learn to identify coastal plants, and spot various waterfowl along the way.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Featured Program: Hike the Sea Hawk Trail: Holts Landing
Saturday, November 9, 2019
1:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. Pre-registration required. $5 per person
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11/9/2019 1:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Featured Program: Hike the Sea Hawk Trail
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds. Pre-registration required.
$5 per person
Holts Landing State Park
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail
Saturday, November 9, 2019
1:00 PM
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/9/2019 1:00:00 PM
11/9/2019 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail
Join a park naturalist at Holts Landing State Park to hike this 1.7-mile trail. Along the way, learn about the history of this unique park and find out about the Inland Bays and Assawoman Canal. Looks for birds and search for wildlife in the meadow, forest and fresh water ponds.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sun, Moon, and Bridge
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
4:30 PM
Don’t forget your camera on this one! Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter to view the sun set over the Indian River Bay and the full moon rise over the Atlantic Ocean. This program will not be held in overcast or rainy conditions. Meet at the North Inlet Day Area.No pre-registration requiredFree. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/12/2019 4:30:00 PM
11/12/2019 5:30:00 PM
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Sun, Moon, and Bridge
Don’t forget your camera on this one! Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter to view the sun set over the Indian River Bay and the full moon rise over the Atlantic Ocean. This program will not be held in overcast or rainy conditions. Meet at the North Inlet Day Area.No pre-registration requiredFree. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, November 15, 2019
7:00 PM
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/15/2019 7:00:00 PM
11/15/2019 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Lantern Tour
Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out onto the beach where they performed their nightly patrols.Pre-registration is requiredCost: $10 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island
Saturday, November 16, 2019
10:00 AM
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/16/2019 10:00:00 AM
11/16/2019 11:00:00 AM
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Hike Thompson Island
Go for a hike at Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. $5 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry 101
Saturday, November 16, 2019
1:00 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection.Pre-registration required. $15 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/16/2019 1:00:00 PM
11/16/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Sea Glass Jewelry 101
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection.Pre-registration required. $15 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Mollusk Meet-Up
Saturday, November 23, 2019
10:00 AM
Discover what a squid and clam have in common and why they’re so closely related in the animal kingdom. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures.Pre-registration required. $8 per person (including adults). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/23/2019 10:00:00 AM
11/23/2019 11:30:00 AM
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Mollusk Meet-Up
Discover what a squid and clam have in common and why they’re so closely related in the animal kingdom. A park naturalist will guide participants through a dissection to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures.Pre-registration required. $8 per person (including adults). Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Family Museum Tour
Saturday, November 23, 2019
1:00 PM
Explore the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum during this interactive tour and learn about some of the heroic rescues that occurred close to our shore.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/23/2019 1:00:00 PM
11/23/2019 2:30:00 PM
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Family Museum Tour
Explore the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum during this interactive tour and learn about some of the heroic rescues that occurred close to our shore.Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sunset Bridge Walk
Saturday, November 23, 2019
4:00 PM
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet bridge just in time to catch the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. A Park Interpreter will lead the way, pointing out bridge features and explaining how the inlet has changed over the last 100 years.Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
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11/23/2019 4:00:00 PM
11/23/2019 5:00:00 PM
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Sunset Bridge Walk
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet bridge just in time to catch the sun setting over the Indian River Bay. A Park Interpreter will lead the way, pointing out bridge features and explaining how the inlet has changed over the last 100 years.Pre-registration required. $6 per person. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information
Delaware Seashore State Park
Map and Directions
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Hours + Info
The park is open daily 8 a.m. to sunset.
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April 1 through October 31: The park office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week
November 1 through March 31: The park office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunset time in Rehoboth Beach (EST) by Time.is
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum Hours
November - March
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday
April 1 - October 31:
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week
Swimming Beaches are Guarded
June 15 – Labor Day
9 a.m – 5 p.m. daily
Entrance Fees
In-state: $5 Daily
Out-of-state: $10 Daily
Maps + Downloads
- Delaware Seashore State Park and Indian River Marina Map
- Delaware Seashore Campground Map
- Assawoman Canal Trail Map
- Fresh Pond Area Map
- Thompson Island Preserve Map
- Park Activity Guide
- Pets in the Park Brochure
- Surf Fishing Brochure (includes maps)
- Birding Checklist
Love This Park?
- Join the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation
- Make an online donation to Delaware Seashore State Park
- Become a Delaware Seashore State Park Volunteer
Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Clamming
- Crabbing
- Cultural/Recreation/Nature Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- School Group Programs
- Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas (license required)
- Trails
- Surfing
- Ocean Swimming
- Wind Surfing
Amenities
- Accessible Beach
- Bait and Tackle Shop
- Big Chill Beach Club
- Boat Launch
- Camp Store
- Campgrounds
- Day Use Areas
- Dump Stations
- Equestrian Trails
- Food Concessions*
- Indian River Marina: Fuel Dock, Wet Slips, Boat Storage, Supply Store, Charters/Head Boat, Sewage Pump-Out, Transient Slips
- Gift Shop
- Hammerheads Dockside Restaurant
- Hiking/Biking/Equestrian Trails
- Indian River Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum
- Meeting Space
- Pet Areas
- Picnic Pavilions
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas (license required)
- Umbrella Rentals*
- Waterfront Cottages
- Wedding and Reception Venues
- Wheelchair Accessibility
*Summer only
