Cape Henlopen State Park

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Can you guess the two park animals who created the tracks in this picture?

If you would like to learn more, join us for the Cape 75 Nature Hike: Tracks and Trails!
Celebrate 75 years of DE State Parks by collecting biological data at Cape using iNaturalist as we learn to identify different tracks in the sand!

Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM.
For ages 7+ with an adult. FREE with park entrance fee. Pre-register by calling (302) 645-6852

10/07/2026

Join us this Friday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. on our Freaky Friday Night Hike and look for bats and spiders in their nocturnal world and discover how these “freaky” critters support our ecosystems! For ages 7+ with an adult. $8 per person
Pre-registration required online at https://destateparks.com/programs
or call the Nature Center at 302-645-6852 for more information.

10/01/2026

**Update 10/7/26:**

The Herring Point, Gordon’s Pond and The Point vehicle crossings are now open.

Navy Crossing and Beach Plum remain closed at this time.

Trails in the park are passible but in wash out areas along the Gordons Pond trail use caution.

The fishing pier is open for public access.

09/29/2026

What to help out with our fun, annual Halloween event at the park the week of Oct. 21-25? We need volunteers to carve pumpkins, dress up as story book character and other jobs to assist visitors. Scan the QR code below and register or call the Nature Center at 302-645-6852 for more information.

09/27/2026

Sections of the Gordon's Pond and Walking Dunes Trails are currently underwater due to the storm. Please use caution and avoid attempting to cross the flooded sections.

09/26/2026

Storm Update 9/26/26:

At this time all surf fishing vehicle crossings remain closed due to unsafe conditions on the beaches.

Additionally the fishing pier has been closed off for the remainder of the storm for the safety of visitors.

09/24/2026

A bit windy today!

09/23/2026

Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to Guppy Club: Clamoring for Seashells this Friday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nature Center. Find out about the different shapes of shells on our beaches and where they come from. $6 per children. Children must be accompanied by an adult (no fee) and dressed for the outdoors.
Go to destateparks.com to register or call the Nature Center at 302-645-6852 for more information.