Delaware State Park rests in the midst of the fertile agricultural till plains of Delaware County. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a variety of natural features. The area overlies the Olentangy and Ohio Shales, with Delaware Limestone underlying the area of Delaware Dam.Before settlement of the area, a rich beech-maple forest covered the landscape.

Delaware State Park is 30 mins north of Columbus, OH. Yes, you can go to the beach in Central Ohio! There are also many trails in the wooded areas, multiple picnic and playground areas, and a top-notch campground.

Delaware State Park rests in the midst of the fertile agricultural till plains of Delaware County. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a variety of natural features. The area lies upon Columbus limestone. Formed over 350 million years ago, this bedrock outcrops in a north-south band through Ohio.

Delaware's largest state park includes the remains of World War II-era Fort Miles and its iconic observation towers which dot the cape's beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. The National Harbor of Refuge and Delaware Breakwater Harbor Historic District and its two lighthouses are visible from the beaches.

Hotels near Fort Delaware State Park: (0.32 mi) Miss Helen's Guesthouse (8.38 mi) Hilton Wilmington/Christiana (8.20 mi) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-Newark (8.15 mi) Comfort Inn and Suites (8.52 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana; View all hotels near Fort Delaware State Park on Tripadvisor

On its eastern side, Delaware Seashore State Park has 6 miles of ocean coastline and dunes, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, fishing or just chilling out. Right across the Coastal Highway to the west, the park faces Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, both beloved by boaters and both great spots for all types of watersports, from paddleboarding to jet-skiing to water-skiing.

Water is an important resource in Delaware, and a visit to our parks isn't complete without a paddling adventure! Kayak through the bald cypress swamps of Trap Pond State Park, or try stand up paddle boarding on the Delaware Bay.