BeachMapCape Henlopen State Park
Where the bay meets the ocean — wide dune-backed beaches, the WWII watchtowers, and a fishing pier inside a big state park. Entry is paid by the car and the swim-beach lot can close once it fills on hot days.
Lewes, Delaware · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereLewes, Delaware
- CostTicketed / paid
- ParkingState-park entry fee; lot can close at capacity
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
About Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park is a paid or ticketed family beach in Lewes, Delaware. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at Cape Henlopen State Park
State-park entry fee; lot can close at capacity. BeachMap shows Cape Henlopen State Park's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Cape Henlopen State Park parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Cape Henlopen State Park is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 85°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Cape Henlopen State Park on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Cape Henlopen State Park on the map →Cape Henlopen State Park: FAQ
- Is there parking at Cape Henlopen State Park?
- State-park entry fee; lot can close at capacity. BeachMap shows Cape Henlopen State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Cape Henlopen State Park free?
- No — Cape Henlopen State Park is ticketed or paid (State-park entry fee; lot can close at capacity).
- What's at Cape Henlopen State Park?
- Cape Henlopen State Park has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.