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Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet – Coastal Highway Bridge at Night📷 Andrew Parlette, CC BY 2.0

Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Nature

A barrier strip between the ocean and Rehoboth Bay, crossed by the Indian River Inlet Bridge, with surfing beaches and fishing from the inlet jetties. Pay parking at the beach lots in summer.

Nearest town
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.6100, -75.0660

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches – Ardea alba-head© Peterwchen · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Coast & island drives

Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches

125 mi9 stops3 days

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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk – DART First State bus 314 on Rehoboth Avenue at boardwalk© Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lewes Historic Area – Lewes Delaware historical marker for Zwaanendael© Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Lewes Historic Area

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Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware - panoramio© Art Anderson · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lost Lands RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fort Whaley CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Castaways RV Resort & CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    Tents
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Frontier Town CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    Tents
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Depot Travel ParkCampsite
    24 mi from Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Delaware · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet?

Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet is in Rehoboth Beach, DE, at GPS 38.6100, -75.0660. It is about 12 mi from Lewes.

Can you camp near Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is North Inlet Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet?

Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches.

What is there to see near Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk (7 mi), Lewes Historic Area (12 mi), Cape Henlopen State Park (13 mi) and Cape May Lighthouse (23 mi).

When is the best time to visit Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)