6-7 June 2019
After leaving the rally, our next stop was Cape HenlopenState Park in Delaware. The state park
has continued a very long history of public access. The land that has become Delaware was granted
to William Penn after 1682. At that time
Penn provided that the Cape Henlopen area would be available to the citizens of
Lewis and Sussex counties for common use and remains so today.
Before leaving home, we made a reservation at the state
park, which is along the coast with lots of things to do. When we arrived, we
knew the park would be full, but did not know how very short and unlevel most
of the sites were. Ours had a steep incline and the only way we could get close
to level was pulling into the spot instead of backing in. The sites were also
very close together.
The park has numerous trails surrounding the park and a bike
path that also has direct access from the campground. Along this path you pass thru the site of the
WWII Fort Miles. This was considered a
key defense location for the security of the Delaware River and its access for
major ports of supply. You will find
supply and ammo bunkers. Some of the
barracks buildings remain with displays of cannons that would have been used in
defense of the river entrance. There are
also watch towers, some of which can be climbed for great views of the
surrounding area.
Further along the trail you will find the nature center and
of course access to the beach area. You
can also see the offshore lighthouse.
It is a park well worth visiting and a stop midweek would be
preferable unless you enjoy large crowds and lots of traffic.
3 comments:
You are getting close to my home area of the country. I did not realize that campground would be so crowded.
For a state park, they pack 'em in pretty close.
I've never been to Cape Henlopen but I remember seeing the Coast Guard Cutter Cape Henlopen during my career. Yup, I'm dating myself. ;c)
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