Delaware Seashore State Park

Delaware Seashore State Park
Beach and dunes at Delaware Seashore State Park north of Indian River Inlet
Map showing the location of Delaware Seashore State Park
Map showing the location of Delaware Seashore State Park
Location of Delaware Seashore State Park in Delaware
LocationSussex County, Delaware, United States
Coordinates38°39′00″N 75°03′59″W / 38.65000°N 75.06639°W / 38.65000; -75.06639
Area2,825 acres (11.43 km2)
Elevation13 ft (4.0 m)
Established1965
Named forThe Delaware shoreline
Governing bodyDelaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
WebsiteDelaware Seashore State Park
Beach at Indian River Inlet

Delaware Seashore State Park is located near Dewey Beach, in Delaware, United States. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. The park covers 2,825 acres (1,143 ha). It is a major attraction for millions of visitors who come to the Delaware Beaches for water-related activities. Delaware Seashore State Park was created in 1965.