State Park · Delaware, United States
Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park is a state park in Delaware, United States, covering 5,451 acres (2,206 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sussex, Delaware, United States |
| Area | 5,451 acres (2,206 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 38.7667° N, 75.0958° W |
| Managed by | Delaware state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park is a Delaware state park on 5,450 acres (2,210 ha) on Cape Henlopen in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. William Penn made the beaches of Cape Henlopen one of the first public lands established in what has become the United States in 1682 with the declaration that Cape Henlopen would be for "the usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County." Cape Henlopen State Park has a 24-hour and year-round fishing pier as well as campgrounds.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 76.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 89.1 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 104.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Delaware
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Henlopen State Park?
Cape Henlopen State Park is in Delaware, United States (38.7667° N, 75.0958° W).
When was Cape Henlopen State Park established?
Cape Henlopen State Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cape Henlopen State Park?
Cape Henlopen State Park covers 5,451 acres (2,206 ha).
Does Cape Henlopen State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Cape Henlopen State Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Delaware_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Delaware state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Henlopen_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).