6 Dog Friendly Delaware Beaches For The Summer
Just about all of Delaware’s beaches are dog friendly between September 30th and May 15th. But, there are only a handful of dog friendly Delaware beaches that welcome your dogs…
Just about all of Delaware's beaches are dog friendly between September 30th and May 15th. But, there are only a handful of dog friendly Delaware beaches that welcome your dogs all summer long!
I have great memories of bringing our late dog Grace on family camping trips to Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland. It was the best family time with our young kids at the time and to have Grace camping right there with us.
EJ's dog Grace who was a Johnson Family Member from 1999 to 2012.
Some of our best days are beach days! And that goes for our K9 friends too!
Running, walking, chasing a ball or stick, and splashing around in the water is like heaven for our pets. I think you can actually see dogs smile while having fun with us on the beach! And what pet owner doesn't love to see their four-legged friends having some good ole' fashion fun with the rest of the family?
Assateague welcomes dogs on the Maryland side all year long. There are also a handful of others right here in Delaware, where dogs are welcome in June - September.
Take a look at the list of we've put together of 6 Dog Friendly Delaware Beaches For The Summer
James Farm Ecological Preserve, DE
The James Farm Ecological Preserve is an area of wildland on Indian River Bay. Find it at 3008 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View, DE. Find great hiking trails and a bay beach. Bring your leashed dog and be sure to clean up after them!
Cape Henlopen State Park, DE
Cape Henlopen State Park near Lewes, DE has year-round hiking trails. Pets are allowed in the park and on the pet friendly portion of the beach all day everyday. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk or swimming beach and designated swimming areas between May 1 and Sept 30.
Woodland Beach, DE
Photo by cynoclub from iStock/Getty ImagesFind Woodland Beach on Delaware Route 6 near Smyrna. It's pet friendly as long is your dog is leashed. Dogs can play in the sand and surf and reviewers say "it's great for dogs, but it can get crowed in the summer".
Dewey Beach, DE
Dogs are allowed on the beach in Dewey Beach before 9:30am and after 5:30pm during the summer months...and anytime off season. Remember you must clean up after your dog and the must have a Dewey Beach dog license.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Find Delaware Seashore State Park at 39415 Inlet Road near Rehoboth Beach, DE. Between May 1 and September 30, dogs are not permitted on any swimming beaches, but they are welcome on non-guarded beaches. Starting October 1 they are welcome on all beaches. Dogs must be licensed and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Special Mention: Wildwood Dog Park and Beach, NJ
The Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is located between Glenwood and Maple Avenues. It's open daily from dawn to dusk. Families are welcome to join their dog on the beach and swim in the ocean. Dogs on the beach must say leashed, and leashes are optional in the dog park
Special Mention: Higbee Beach near Cape May, NJ
Higbee Beach is owned by the State of New Jersey and is open from 5am to 9pm. The word on this beach is that while you may see dogs year round on this beach, it's not technically permitted. Dogs are allowed from September 1 to April 30.
