Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2021

Enjoy both history and recreation

General: Large park with both hookups and non, plus cabins, located right on the Atlantic Ocean. 

Site Quality: Paved pads but many were covered with pine needles when we were there. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Sites in the B Loop have the advantage of the camp store (which was only open on weekends when we were there in early November) and the bathhouse. Some of the sites have good separation between them but not all. 

Bathhouse: Separate “pods” with toilet, sink, and shower. The floor in the one I used upon arrival was completely wet, either by design flaw or a messy user but the one I used the next morning had a dry floor. Did not use the shower. There were detailed instructions with photos on how to lock the doors but even though I thought I followed the photos, the door still wasn’t locked (as I discovered when someone opened the door!). This led me to believe others have struggled with this too! 

Activities: If you bring a bike, there are a plethora of bike trails throughout the park that are good for walking as well. Biking will give you the opportunity to get to more areas of the park such as the giant sand dune, the lookout towers, Herring Point, and the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse. If you are interested in World War II history, this is a good park to explore. You are also conveniently located near the Lewes-Cape May ferry terminal. 

Conclusion: We only spent one night here and did not have bicycles so I feel like we could not take full advantage of all the park had to offer (but I did get a good photo of the lighthouse during the golden hour)!

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  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Cape Henlopen State Park Campground by Lee D., November 29, 2021