YOUR GUIDE TO CAMPING ATDELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK

Delaware Seashore State Park Region includes Delaware Seashore State Park, Fenwick Island State Park, Holts

Landing State Park, and the Indian River Marina. The park office is located at:

Delaware Seashore State Park39415 Inlet Road

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971

Park Office: (302) 227- 2800 . Reservations: 1 (877) 987-2757 . Emergency: 911

VISIT THE BEACHGuarded beaches with bathhouses and concession stands are located at Delaware Seashore’s Tower Ocean day area, the north and south day areas at the Indian River Inlet, and at Fenwick Island State Park. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.

TAKE A HIKEPrickly Pear Trail: 3.5 miles of forest and meadow, located at Fresh Pond.

Burton Island Trail: 1.5-mile loop through the marshes and maritime forest of Burton Island. Located behind the Indian River Marina.

Sea Hawk Trail: 1.1-mile trail that meanders through forest, meadow, and marsh at Holts Landing State Park.

Thompson Island Trail: 0.7 mile (1.4 round-trip) trail at Thompson Island Preserve, through forest and marsh toward the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.

SPEND TIME ON THE WATERLaunch from New Road or Savages Ditch to explore the bays. Kayak, paddleboard, and sailboat rentals are available at Fenwick Island State Park. Charter Boats are available at Indian River Marina.

MARITIME HISTORYTour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station to discover Delaware’s rich coastal heritage.

VOLUNTEERVolunteer to help maintain our trails!Holts Landing Trails Day takes place the second Saturday of the month during fall and winter.

Our Volunteer Hosting ProgramHosts are individuals and couples who volunteer for a specific period of time. Although not park employees, volunteer hosts are vital to the operation of Delaware State Parks. Positions are available

Daily Beach Chair Rental $5

Weekly Beach Chair Rental $20

Daily Beach Umbrella Rental $12

Weekly Beach Umbrella Rental $50

Beach Rentals

Beach wheel chairs are available at our guarded beaches. Please contact the lifeguard for assistance. After Labor Day, please contact the park office at (302) 227-2800

Things To Do:

seasonally at the following parks: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, Trap Pond State Park, Killens Pond State Park, and Lums Pond State Park. The program offers the following benefits: a free campsite, free admission to all Delaware State Parks during the host’s stay, uniforms, recognition, and flexible scheduling. For details: www.destateparks.com/Volunteer

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK• Beach• Bathhouses• Boat Launch • Campgrounds/3-point hookups• Four-Season Cottages• Day Use Areas• Dump Stations• Food Concessions• Guarded Swimming Areas• Historic Site/Museum/Gift Shop• Hiking/Biking/Horse Trails• Indian River Marina • Park Store• Pet Areas• Picnic Pavilions• Picnic Tables• Playground• Restrooms• RV and Tent Sites• Showers• Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas*• Trails• Wedding and Reception Venues • Wheelchair Accessibility

INDIAN RIVER MARINA• Hammerheads Dockside Restaurant• Fuel Dock • Boat Supply Store and Gift Shop• Boat Ramp • Dry Storage Facility and Boat Yard • Wet Slips • Hook ‘Em and Cook ‘Em Bait, Tackle

and Fish Market• Charter Boats • Head Boat • Public Restrooms • Recycling Center • Slipholder Restroom/Shower

Facilities • Sewage Pump-Out Station (Fixed

unit at fuel dock) • Transient Boat Slips• 24-Hour Security

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARKBig Chill Beach Restaurant bigchillsurfcantina.com (302) 727-5568 • hello@chillaware.comAt South Inlet swimming beach Big Chill Surf Cantina is a new full-service restaurant with a relaxed beach lifestyle setting.

Jay Vending Food Concession At Tower Ocean swimming beach, Jay Vending offers grilled food, snacks, ice cream and beverages for beachgoers.

INDIAN RIVER MARINAHammerheads Dockside hammerheadsde.com/dockside(302) 752-8010 Hammerheads Dockside, a full-service restaurant with a fresh, vibrant menu, overlooks the gorgeous Indian River Marina and the Indian River Bay. Enjoy a sunset, a good meal, and a cold drink. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hook’em & Cook’emwww.hookemcookem.com(302) 226-8220 Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters has a fully stocked bait and tackle store, seafood sales and fish cleaning area; everything you need for a day of fishing and beachgoing.

Judy V Head Boat Operationwww.hookemcookem.com(302) 226-2214The Judy V is available for ocean fishing, private charter, and cruises. The Judy V specializes in inshore bottom fishing for a variety of fish including tautog, mackerel, sea bass, flounder, croaker, bluefish, and rockfish. The Judy V is a USCG inspected fiberglass boat with an enclosed cabin for your comfort.

FENWICK ISLAND STATE PARKCoastal Kayak www.coastalkayak.com 302.539.7999Located on Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island, Coastal Kayak offers guided eco-tours, instruction, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and sailboat rentals. Coastal Kayak has fully trained skilled instructors.

Jay Vending Food Concession At Fenwick Island’s guarded swimming beach, Jay Vending offers grilled food, snacks, ice cream and beverages for beachgoers.

Food and Fun: Amenities:

HOLTS LANDING STATE PARK• 24-Hour Boat Ramp • Crabbing Pier • Day Use Area • Fishing Pier • Horseshoe Pits • Picnic Tables • Restrooms • Hiking/Biking/Horse Trails • Youth Group Camping • Wheelchair Accessible

FENWICK ISLAND STATE PARK• Guarded Swimming Area• Boat Ramp• Boat and Kayak Rentals • Drinking Water• Food/Refreshments• Pet Areas• Picnic Tables• Restrooms• Seasonal Umbrella and Chair Rentals• Showers• Surf Fishing Areas• Wheelchair Accessible

*Surf tag/fishing licenses required

DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK FAMILY CAMPGROUND RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHECK-IN TIME: 1 P.M. CHECK-OUT TIME: 12 NOON

Property and Environmental Damage: Any intentional actions resulting in damage to property or the environment will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Campfires: Campfires are prohibited in the campground. You may cook using charcoal or gas in closed containers. Community campfires are held, weather permitting. Please contact a camp host regarding schedule.

Pets: Pets are welcome in the campground. It is important for pet owners to show proper consideration for other campers and comply with the park regulations. Pets must not be left unattended at the site, in a vehicle, or in a camping unit. A leash, not to exceed 6 feet, is required when walking or tethering a pet. Pet owners are required to clean up and dispose of animal feces in proper trash receptacles. In accordance with state law, pets are not permitted on nature trails or swimming beaches, or in shower houses or public buildings. Failure to comply with these regulations or to keep proper control of a pet may result in the camper’s eviction from the campground without a refund. Ask the campground registrar for a copy of our Pets on the Beach brochure.

Cancellation Policy: Any change or cancellation made to your reservation 31 days or more in advance of your arrival date will result in a $10 cancellation fee. One night’s camping fee will be charged for any changes or cancellations made 30 days or less in advance of your arrival date. A refund will not be given if the request for a refund is made more than 24 hours after your designated check-in time.

Camp Store

Located on the west side of the South Campground, the camp store carries a limited selection of groceries, snack foods, camping supplies, souvenirs and ice.

Come by for a cup of coffee, relax, and catch up on what’s happening around the park!

Laundry

For your convenience, laundry facilities are adjacent to the bathrooms in both campgrounds.

Washing machines are $1.50 per load.Dryers are $1 for 45 minutes.

Quarters only, PLEASE!

Change and detergent are available at the camp store.

Delayed Arrivals: Reserved sites are held until checkout time the day following the scheduled arrival date before being cancelled. Notify the park office in advance to avoid cancellation.

Minimum Stay: One-night minimum stays are required Sunday through Thursday. Two-night minimum stays are required on weekends.

Maximum Stay: 14 nights per 21-day period per park.

Maximum Units Per Site: Campers may have one recreational vehicle with factory installed hookups and one tent, or two tents with a maximum of 300 square feet of floor space.

Accessible Sites: These sites may only be used by campers with a disability and campers’ guests. If no other campsites are available, campers without a disability may use vacant accessible sites.

Visitors: Visitors are welcome in the campgrounds between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Visitors must pay the daily park entrance fee.

Vehicles: One vehicle may park at each campsite. Boats, trailers, equipment trucks, or other commercial vehicles are not permitted at campsites. Additonal vehicles and trailers are required to park in designated areas assigned at check-in.

Generators: Generators are strictly prohibited in the non-hookup family campground area.

Smoking: Delaware State Parks are smoke-free. There is no smoking in bathhouses, park buildings, playgrounds, boardwalks, concession or anyplace people gather.

Alcohol: Keg beer, party balls or beer balls are prohibited.

Trash: Dumpsters are provided for trash disposal. Please do not leave your trash on the site.

RVs: RVs must be parked in the designated direction, so that your lot number is on the left of your vehicle.

Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Quiet time is strictly enforced.

Wastewater: A dump station is provided for the disposal of dish or bath water, septic, or other waste matter. Dumping of such matter on the grounds is prohibited.

Motorized Vehicles: No motorized vehicles or conveyances are permitted in the campground unless they are duly registered and licensed to operate on public highways. This would include motorized golf carts, motorized scooters, ATVs or go-carts. Motorized personal mobility devices that have been prescribed by a doctor are permitted.