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Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
State park🪢 Leash required
5,193 acres · 10 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
4,810 reviews
Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, offers water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs on most beaches, with off-leash access October through April. Coastal trails add variety. Check seasonal beach rules.
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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
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.7/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 5,193 acres of room
- · 10 miles of trail
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Dog policy
5,193-acre coastal state park. Leashed dogs on most beaches (off-leash dog beach Oct–Apr).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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