Holts Landing State Park, DE

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Just 15 minutes west of the Atlantic Ocean lays a wonderful hidden treasure of Delaware's inland bays. The 203-acres area contains a variety of ...[more]

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Just 15 minutes west of the Atlantic Ocean lays a wonderful hidden treasure of Delaware's inland bays. The 203-acres area contains a variety of beautiful landscapes from bay shore beach to grassy fields and hardwood forests. Take the family for a day of fishing, clamming, or crabbing. Historically, the shores of the inland bays were home to Native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in the surrounding marshes and forests. After the European settlers arrived, agriculture developed slowly around the "little bays".

In 1965 the first parcel of land was transferred to the State Park Commission forming Holts Landing State Park. Tucked away on the south shore of the Indian River Bay, this small park showcases a terrific crabbing pier and has a convenient boat ramp. Take a short hike on the Sea Hawk Nature Trail through grassy marshlands and under a canopy of hardwood trees - you're likely to spot a heron or osprey flying overhead!

Recreation:

Clamming, Crabbing, Fishing, Boating, Picnicking, Hiking, Horseshoes

Nearby Attractions:

Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum, tax-free shopping, Ocean Resort towns, Fenwick Island Lighthouse

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.58998, -75.12796
38°35'24"N, 75°7'41"W

Holts Landing Address:

Road 346
Millville, DE 19967

From the Rehoboth/Bethany Beach area: Head west on Rt. 26 to Road 347. Turn right on 347 and follow to Whites Neck Road. Follow Whites Neck Road to Holts Landing Road (Rd 346) for approximately 3.5 miles into the park.

From Dagsboro/Rt 113: Take Rt 26 (Vines Creek Rd) east towards Millville. Make a left onto Holts Landing Rd ( Rd 346) and follow approximately 3 miles into the park.

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