Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park

Bethany Beach, Delaware

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Pitch a tent and take the short walk to the beach!

Delaware Seashore State Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Rehoboth and Indian River Bays to the west. the campground is located beside the iconic Indian River Inlet Bridge, only a short walk from the beach. Be sure to visit the Indian River Life-Saving Station, a historic station built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service to respond to the alarming number of shipwrecks along the coast.

The campground has 151 RV sites, 94 standard campsites without hook-ups; and 37 tent camping only sites. Amenities include:

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Restrooms and showers
Picnic tables
fire rings

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Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park Reviews

Stephen Catalano

Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park

08/09/20

Popular spot among locals and visitors alike. The waves break a bit further out (not common on the Delaware shore), so this tends to be a great location if you're looking for easygoing waves near Bethany, Dewey, Fenwick, or Rehoboth.

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