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Rock2
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May 13, 2013

Looking for a campground in Delware near by the ocean

I am looking for a campground where we can walk down to the beach. We have a chocolate lab. We want to make sure they accept dog. Thanks!
  • Didn't know about the gen set ban at Henlopen, thanks.
  • spoon059 wrote:
    From what I recall they don't have too many trees and I'm sure it gets pretty warm.

    They don't have any trees, LOL, but you can't beat the location for getting to the beach.
  • Cape Henlopen does not have normal sites. View their gallery before reserving. You basically park in the road and face your site.
  • You can walk to the beach at Cape Henlopen, however it is a bit of a walk. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches after May 1 till September 30. They are allowed in the campground.
  • Cape Henelopen State Park has a beach.They only have water hookups.Don't remember if you can walk Rover on the beach or not.But if you want to drive a little further,Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia has full hookups and you can walk your dog on the fishing beach.The SP is located at the southern end of the DelMarVa Pinninsula about a mile north of the Chesepeake Bay bridge Tunnel.
  • I've never stayed there but I've driven past it a lot of times. Its essentially a parking lot underneath the Indian River Inlet bridge. I wouldn't object to staying their, but I would avoid the hotter months of the year. From what I recall they don't have too many trees and I'm sure it gets pretty warm.

    That being said, it is right on the water, a short walk to the ocean, decent rates and quick access to Bethany/Dewey/Rehobeth beaches.
  • Delaware Shores SP??? It's on an inlet, but the ocean is a short walk away.

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