Popular among surfers, fishers, and history buffs
Cape Henlopen State Park is a beautiful stretch of coastline in southeast Delaware and also one of the oldest public parks in the United States, having been set aside for public use by statesman William Penn in 1682. That's right, the park has been a popular place for nature lovers even since before the founding of the United States! These days, nothing has changed: the park is still a popular area for fishing, camping, surfing, biking, and bird watching.
If you're headed to Cape Henlopen State Park to do some fishing, there's a 24-hour fishing pier open in the park throughout the year and a small shop where you can stock up on bait and snacks. If you'd rather fish directly from the beach, you should get in touch with the park as a special permit if needed (though the process is simple). Cape Henlopen State Park is also one of the most popular surf spots in Delaware, especially the Herring Point area.