🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate $5 In-State / $10 Out-of-State daily vehicle fee (March 1 - Nov 30)
🌊 About Gordon’s Pond (Cape Henlopen State Park)
A coastal pond and beach area within Cape Henlopen State Park. The beach area offers guarded ocean swimming in the summer, while the pond itself is a scenic wildlife and birdwatching site rather than a swimming area.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 In-State / $10 Out-of-State daily vehicle fee (March 1 - Nov 30)
Water Temperature
💧 Warm Atlantic water in summer
Best Season
📅 Summer, lifeguarded in season at the beach
Water Type
Atlantic Ocean beach access and scenic nature pond
Managed By
Delaware State Parks (DNREC)
County
Sussex County, Delaware
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Ocean Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Access Notes:
Easy, developed access. Swimming is at the ocean beach only, not the pond.
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 In-State / $10 Out-of-State daily vehicle fee (March 1 - Nov 30)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace