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Holts Landing State Park


Special Notice: 6/28/19

The Sea Hawk trail is currently closed for maintenance.

Find Your Adventure at Holts Landing State Park

The Seahawk Trail at Holts Landing State Park

Hike the Seahawk Trail

Hikers may see hawks, herons, osprey and various songbirds on this trail that meanders along maritime forest, salt marsh, and freshwater habitats.

Crabbing pier at Holts Landing State Park

Go Crabbing on the Indian River Bay

Enjoy a beautiful day on the water by trying your luck catching blue crabs from Delaware State Parks' only crabbing pier.

Boat Ramp at Holts Landing State Park

Launch a Boat

The Holts Landing State Park boat ramp offers one of the only public access points on the Indian River Bay. It's open 24 hours a day to catch the right tide for a day of fishing and boating.

Family Fun Night at Holts Landing State Park

Suprintendent's Pick: Enjoy a Free Concert

Bring your picnic basket and beverages for Outdoor Family Fun Nights, hosted by the Friends of Holts Landing State Park. Enjoy a special evening sitting by a campfire and listening to live music by the bay. Part of Delaware State Parks' Summer Concert Series.

About the Park

Hidden along the Indian River Bay, Holts Landing State Park offers quiet waterfront recreation. Named for the family that previously owned the land, visitors enjoy the shoreline, intertidal zone, salt marsh, and maritime forest. The Seahawk Trail is completely ADA accessible and provides safe passage through the variety of ecosystems at Holts Landing. A fishing pier and boat ramp greet anglers and other water enthusiasts. Summer concerts are popular at the park while The Grove provides space for outdoor celebrations. A primitive campsite is available for groups.

Fishing, Clamming and Crabbing

holts landing pier

If seafood is on the menu, wade the shallow waters of the Indian River Bay in search of mussels or clams, take your boat out on the bay for a day of fishing, or drop a line for blue crabs from the park's crabbing pier, the only pier in Delaware built specifically for crabbing. Fishing permit required. 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.

Paddling, Picnics and Family Fun

Holts Landing contains a surprising variety of beautiful landscapes, from bay shore beach to grassy fields and hardwood forests, with trails for walking and jogging. The bay waters are great for paddling by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and wind-surfing is also popular. A pavilion with a nearby fire pit offers is available for group gatherings like family reunions and company picnics. During the summer season, bring the family to enjoy Family Fun Nights and bayside concerts sponsored by the Friends of Holts Landing State Park.

Upcoming Events

Get in Touch with the Marsh

Friday, April 26, 2024

10:00 AM

The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/26/2024 10:00:00 AM 4/26/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Get in Touch with the Marsh The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person. Holts Landing

Get in Touch with the Marsh

Friday, May 31, 2024

10:00 AM

The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/31/2024 10:00:00 AM 5/31/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Get in Touch with the Marsh The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person. Holts Landing

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