Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
5,193 acres · 10 miles of trails
At Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, dogs enjoy off-leash access on the beach from October 1 to May 14, with leashed trails available year-round. The 5,193-acre coastal area offers shade, water sources, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Visit in off-season for unrestricted beach fun.
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- Park
- Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 38.7728, -75.0903
- Size
- 5,193 acres
- Trail miles
- 10
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,193 acres of room
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Dog policy
5,193-acre coastal state park with off-leash dog beach (Oct 1 – May 14). Leashed dogs on trails year-round.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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