Delaware State Parks Near Bethany Beach

Delaware Seashore State Park spans both ocean and bay environments, offering some of Delaware's best beach access, surf fishing, and water recreation. Its location near the Indian River Inlet makes it a favorite for anglers, boaters, and beachgoers alike.

Cape Henlopen State Park is one of Delaware’s most visited coastal parks, featuring ocean and bay beaches, dunes, maritime forest, and a network of roads and paths for biking and exploring. Highlights include the World War II observation tower, the Seaside Nature Center, and excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Holts Landing State Park sits on the shores of Indian River Bay and offers a relaxed coastal experience with a fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic facilities, and a small beach. Visitors come for crabbing, kayaking, birdwatching, and calm water views away from the busier resort beaches.

Trap Pond State Park is a 3,653-acre park in western Sussex County featuring a large freshwater pond, cypress swamp habitat, and a mix of water and woodland recreation. Visitors come for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, birding, camping, and relaxed family outings in a distinctive natural landscape.