Delaware Seashore State Park

Delaware Seashore State Park is a coastal conservation area with ocean beaches and bay shoreline in Delaware. The park features distinct swimming zones, bathing facilities, and access points along its Atlantic and bay frontage for day visitors and beachgoers.

Two large steel and stone jetties completed in 1939 stabilized the Indian River Inlet and transformed the barrier island into accessible coastal land. This engineering project made the development of the park and the surrounding area possible.

The Indian River Life-Saving Station from 1876 still stands as a working museum where visitors see how coastal rescues were performed in the past. Staff members demonstrate the tools and methods that lifesavers once used to help people in danger at sea.

The park maintains designated swimming areas with lifeguards and facilities including bathhouses, showers, and food services during peak season. Arriving early ensures better parking and access to the beach amenities.

The salt marshes around Rehoboth Bay harbor horseshoe crabs, diamondback terrapins, and numerous shorebirds in their natural setting. These wetlands offer an unexpected peek into coastal wildlife that most beach visitors never encounter.

Location: Delaware

Inception: 1965

Operator: Delaware State Parks

Website: https://destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore

GPS coordinates: 38.65000,-75.06640

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04