Delaware State Parks
Brandywine Creek - Kayaks and Canoes
Launch at Brandywine River Museum on Route 1 in Chadds Ford, PA or at Brandywine Creek State Park from the Thompson Bridge Day Use Parking Area
Extreme low or high water levels may limit creek access. If paddling below Thompson Bridge parking area, use extreme caution at Rockland Dam and other downstream dams.
Cape Henlopen - Kayaks and Canoes
Kayak and Canoe Rentals: Quest Kayak
Visit Quest Kayak for current rental pricing.
Check the weather, wind, and tides. Be aware of currents near the Point and fishing lines near the pier. The Point beaches are closed during the summer months for the protection of nesting shorebirds. Please observe all sign postings and respect wildlife.
Delaware Seashore - Kayaks and Canoes
Launch at the State day use parking areas west of Route 1 and enjoy paddling in the shallow waters of the Rehoboth, Indian River, or Little Assawoman Bays.
Check weather, tides, and wind before launching. Paddlers should avoid the strong tidal currents in the Indian River Inlet.
Fenwick Island - Kayaks and Canoes
Kayak and Canoe Rentals: Coastal Kayak
Visit Coastak Kayak for current rental pricing.
Lums Pond - Canoe, Kayak
Kayak and Canoe Rentals: Delaware State Parks
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays mid August through Labor Day
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends in May and September
Closed October through April
Last Rental 1 hour before closing time
Killens Pond - Canoe, Kayak
Kayak and Canoe Rentals: Delaware State Parks
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily
Hours are subject to change and depend upon weather conditions.
Weekends in May, September and mid-October:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last hourly rental is 5pm, last half hour pedal boat rental is 5:30pm. Hours subject to change due to inclement weather.
Trap Pond - Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Boards
Kayak and Canoe Rentals: Delaware State Parks
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day:
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Last rental at 5 p.m.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday – Sunday. Last rental at 6 p.m.
May 1 through 20, 2020 and September 7 through October 18, 2020:
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Self-registration at camp store. Last rental at 2:30 p.m.
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fridays. Self-registration at camp store. Last rental at 5 p.m.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday + Sunday. Last rental at 5 p.m.
October 19, 2020 through April 30, 2021:
Closed