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Fenwick Island State Park

A quiet, undeveloped stretch of sand between Bethany and the Maryland line — dunes, surf fishing, and far fewer crowds than the boardwalk towns. State-park entry is paid by the car, but the lot rarely sells out the way the towns do.

Fenwick Island, Delaware · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Fenwick Island State Park

Fenwick Island State Park is a paid or ticketed hidden gem in Fenwick Island, Delaware. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

Parking at Fenwick Island State Park

State-park entry fee; quieter undeveloped lot. BeachMap shows Fenwick Island State Park's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Fenwick Island State Park is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. 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 Fenwick Island State Park on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Fenwick Island State Park: FAQ

Is there parking at Fenwick Island State Park?
State-park entry fee; quieter undeveloped lot. BeachMap shows Fenwick Island State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Fenwick Island State Park free?
No — Fenwick Island State Park is ticketed or paid (State-park entry fee; quieter undeveloped lot).
What's at Fenwick Island State Park?
Fenwick Island State Park has restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

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