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State Parks

• Alapocas Run State Park – Located in Wilmington, Alapocas Run State Park features a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and picnicking. The park is known for its towering limestone rock formations, including the 100-foot-high Alapocas Run waterfall. Visitors can also explore the park’s historic Blue Ball Barn, which serves as a center for art exhibits, educational programs, and community events.
• Auburn Valley State Park – Situated along the shores of the Red Clay Creek in Yorklyn, Auburn Valley State Park offers visitors a peaceful retreat with hiking and biking trails, fishing opportunities, and picnic areas. The park is also home to the Marshall Steam Museum, which features a collection of vintage steam cars, locomotives, and other steam-powered machinery.
• Bellevue State Park – Located in North Wilmington, Bellevue State Park is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The park features a variety of historic buildings, including the Bellevue Mansion and the Delaware State Parks headquarters. Bellevue is also home to the Mount Pleasant Meeting House, a historic Quaker meetinghouse dating back to the early 19th century.
• Brandywine Creek State Park – Spanning over 900 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park is located in Wilmington and features miles of hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and picnic areas. Visitors can also explore the park’s historic gristmill and blacksmith shop, which provide a glimpse into Delaware’s early industrial heritage. The park is also home to the Brandywine Zoo, which houses a variety of animals from around the world.
• Cape Henlopen State Park – Located near Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park is a popular destination for beachgoers, with miles of pristine shoreline, sand dunes, and coastal forests. The park also features a number of historic landmarks, including the Fort Miles Historical Area, which served as a coastal defense installation during World War II. Visitors can hike or bike along the park’s many trails, or take a guided tour of the Fort Miles museum.
• Delaware Seashore State Park – Stretching over six miles along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Seashore State Park is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, and surfing. The park also features a number of historic landmarks, including the Indian River Life-Saving Station, which was built in 1876 and served as a rescue center for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors can also explore the park’s trails, which wind through salt marshes, sand dunes, and maritime forests.
• Fenwick Island State Park – Located near the southern border of Delaware, Fenwick Island State Park is a popular destination for sunbathing, swimming, and fishing. The park features miles of pristine shoreline, as well as a number of picnic areas and beachside pavilions. Visitors can also explore the nearby Fenwick Island Lighthouse, which dates back to 1858 and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
• First State Heritage State Park – Located in Dover, First State Heritage State Park is a unique cultural attraction that celebrates Delaware’s rich history and heritage. The park features a number of historic landmarks, including the Old State House, which served as Delaware’s first capitol building. Visitors can also explore the John Bell House, which was built in 1743 and served as the residence of several prominent Delaware families.
• Fort Delaware State Park – Located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River, Fort Delaware State Park is a historic Civil War-era fort that served as a prison for Confederate soldiers. Visitors can take a ferry to the island and explore the fort’s many exhibits, which provide a glimpse into life during the Civil War.
• Fort DuPont State Park – Located in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park is a historic military installation that played a key role in defending the Delaware River during World War II. Today, the park offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Visitors can also explore the park’s historic barracks and gun batteries, which provide a glimpse into Delaware’s military heritage.
• Fox Point State Park – Situated on the banks of the Delaware River in Wilmington, Fox Point State Park offers visitors stunning views of the river and a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The park is also home to the Fox Point Nature Center, which offers educational programs and exhibits on the park’s natural history and wildlife.
• Holts Landing State Park – Located in Millville, Holts Landing State Park offers visitors a quiet retreat with opportunities for fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The park is situated on the shores of the Indian River Bay and features a boat ramp, fishing pier, and picnic areas. Visitors can also explore the park’s trails, which wind through marshlands and coastal forests.
• Killens Pond State Park – Spanning over 1,000 acres, Killens Pond State Park is located in Felton and offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, boating, and hiking. The park is centered around a large freshwater pond, which is surrounded by a sandy beach and picnic areas. Visitors can also explore the park’s many trails, which wind through wooded areas and around the pond.
• Lums Pond State Park – Located in Bear, Lums Pond State Park is the largest freshwater pond in Delaware and offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The park is also home to the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course, which features zip lines and obstacle courses through the trees. Visitors can also explore the park’s trails, which wind through wooded areas and around the pond.
• Trap Pond State Park – Situated in Laurel, Trap Pond State Park is home to one of the northernmost stands of bald cypress trees in the country. The park offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can also explore the park’s many trails, which wind through the bald cypress forest and around the pond.
• White Clay Creek State Park – Located in Newark, White Clay Creek State Park offers visitors a peaceful retreat with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. The park is situated on the banks of the White Clay Creek and features miles of hiking trails through wooded areas and along the creek. Visitors can also explore the park’s historic Newark Reservoir and the Judge Morris Estate, which was once a private residence and is now open to the public.
• Wilmington State Park – Located in the heart of Wilmington, Wilmington State Park offers visitors a peaceful retreat with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking. The park is situated on the banks of the Brandywine Creek and features miles of hiking trails through wooded areas and along the creek. Visitors can also explore the park’s historic Rockford Tower, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

National Parks

• First State National Historical Park

State & National Forests

■ Blackbird State Forest
■ Redden State Forest
■ Taber State Forest