Fort DuPont State Park

Fort DuPont State Park spans multiple acres along the Delaware River, featuring military structures, nature trails, and recreational areas for outdoor activities.

The military installation operated from 1899 to 1945, protecting key port cities along the Delaware River with six gun batteries built during the Endicott Period.

The park maintains preserved gun batteries named Read, Gibson, Rodney, Best, and Elder, offering educational insights into coastal defense strategies.

Visitors can access the park daily from 8 AM until sunset, with entrance fees of $4 for Delaware residents and $8 for non-residents.

The Riverview Trail connects historical military structures with natural areas where ospreys hunt fish and bald eagles nest throughout the year.

Location: Delaware

Inception: 1992

Website: https://destateparks.com/History/FortDupont

GPS coordinates: 39.57140,-75.58360

Latest update: April 7, 2025 08:40