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    Top Spots in and near Bethany Beach

    • Ocean View, Delaware

      Paddle the Assawoman Canal

      5.0
      The Assawoman Canal is a beautiful waterway in Ocean View, Delaware and a perfect spot for an easy, yet scenic paddle. The canal is narrow and calm, which makes for some spectacular reflections of the surrounding trees.  You can start and park at the Assawoman Canal Trailhead parking lot off of N...
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    • Bethany Beach, Delaware

      Surf Fish Bethany Beach

      Early bird gets the fish. Arrive early and either walk in with your gear, or If you've got a 4WD vehicle, drive onto the sand and pick your spot along the shore. You can expect to catch everything from blue fish, to rays, and even sand sharks (depending on your rigging). Make sure you pack out wh...
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    • Bethany Beach, Delaware

      Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park

      4.0
      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 h...
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    • Dagsboro, Delaware

      Hike the Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing State Park

      5.0
      1.4 mi
      Holts Landing State Park is a small, yet beautiful park in Dagsboro, Delaware. The park features a variety of landscapes including salt marshes, hardwood forests, and access to the Indian River Bay.  The Sea Hawk Trail is a 1.4-mile loop that takes you through the marshes and forests of the park....
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    • Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

      Hike the Burton Island Trail

      3.6
      1.5 mi
      The Burton Island trailhead and parking lot are located on the north end of the Indian River Marina inside the Delaware Seashore State Park. Burton Island is the largest island in a group of islands separating the Rehoboth Bay from the Indian River Bay. Raised boardwalks will take you over the sa...
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    • Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

      Bike the Junction and Breakwater Trail

      5.76 mi / 59 ft gain
      The 5.8 mile Junction and Breakwater Trail connects the resort towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The trail follows a section of the old Penn Central Rail Line, which transported passengers between Lewes and Rehoboth in the mid-1800s. Today, the trail offers a beautiful tour of the marshes, farm...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      Hike the Walking Dunes Trail

      5.0
      2.48 mi / 43 ft gain
      This trail is a hidden gem within Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. This roughly 2.5 mile loop takes you through wooded maritime forests, salt marsh wetlands, and open sand dunes that will leave you feeling as though you've been transported to the desert. You'll be amazed when you enco...
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      Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen SP

      5.0
      2.57 mi / 46 ft gain
      The 2.6 mile Gordons Pond Trail meanders through the maritime forest and salt marshes of Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, and is a popular destination for biking, hiking, running, and bird watching. The trail was recently renovated in 2014, and now includes both a crushed gravel path ...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      Pinelands Trail

      4.0
      1.76 mi / 82 ft gain
      There are two places you can pick up this trail in the Cape Henlopen State Park. One trailhead is located in the Fort Miles parking lot. The other trailhead, and where I usually start, is across from the Seaside Nature Center. The beginning of this trail and some places throughout can often be mu...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      Camp at Cape Henlopen State Park

      Located at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen is a 7,000 acre park which offers a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history. During your stay, you can swim in the ocean waves, bike through the sand dunes, fish from the Bayside fishing pier, c...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      Cape Henlopen State Park Loop

      4.8
      6.83 mi / 148 ft gain
      Cape Henlopen is a true gem of a park, located in Southern Delaware. The park is situated at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history. The bay and ocean ecosystems allow for a wide array of wildlife, and durin...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      Kayak Cape Henlopen State Park

      Cape Henlopen State Park is located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Gaze over the sandy cape itself to see the Atlantic while paddling through the calmer bay water. During the summer months, it is common to see osprey, dolphins, or even schools of rays and...
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    • Lewes, Delaware

      The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park

      5.0
      The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park is unique because the sandy peninsula separates the Delaware Bay from the Atlantic ocean, and curves in a way that the sun sets directly over the water on the Bay side even though you’re on the east coast.  On the Delaware Bay side, you'll get an excellent v...
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    • Berlin, Maryland

      Camping at Assateague

      4.7
      This is the perfect getaway if you are on the East Coast! Assateague Island is a 37-mile long barrier island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia that is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. The state and national parks offer the chance to explore ...
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    • Berlin, Maryland

      Bike Assateague Island National Seashore

      5 mi
      Assateague Island is a 37 mile long barrier island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia, and is home to the famous herd of wild horses. Asssateague National Seashore is located on the Maryland side of the island, and offers Atlantic beaches, bay beaches, biking routes, hiking trails, and wil...
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    • Milton, Delaware

      Pine Grove Loop

      1.07 mi / 72 ft gain
      The start of the Pine Grove Loop in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is located just a short distance from the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Loop. To access this trail, you can either walk or drive back toward Broadkill Beach Road. Then take a right toward Turkle Pond, where you'll see t...
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    Camping and Lodging in Bethany Beach

    Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
    Snow Hill, Maryland

    Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Bethany Beach

    The Ultimate Guide to Delaware's Cape Henlopen State Park

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    How to Experience Delaware's Horseshoe Crab Phenomenon

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    The Best 5 Hikes for Fall Foliage in Delaware

    The Best 5 Hikes for Fall Foliage in Delaware

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    The 6 Best Camping Spots in Delaware

    The 6 Best Camping Spots in Delaware

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