Boat Launches
Delaware’s dynamic environment provides unique opportunities for both tidal and non-tidal boating.
Delaware Seashore
The Indian River Marina’s 75-foota ramp can accommodate large trailered vessels or smaller craft.
The Indian River Marina’s 75-foota ramp can accommodate large trailered vessels or smaller craft. Launch into the Indian River Bay for quick access to the Atlantic ocean via Indian River Inlet (tidal)
- Features:Truck & trailer parking
- Courtesy dock
- Seasonal shuttle service from satellite trailer parking areas (summer only)
Fort DuPont
Two-sided ramp for fast unloading and floating docks for launching paddlecraft.
Two-sided ramp for fast unloading and floating docks for launching paddlecraft. Launch into the Delaware City Branch Channel (tidal).
Holts Landing
Two-sided ramp for fast unloading and a floating dock for launching paddlecraft.
Two-sided ramp for fast unloading and a floating dock for launching paddlecraft. Launch into the Indian River Bay (tidal).
Features:
- Truck & trailer parking
- Floating dock
Killens Pond
Simple paved boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats.
Simple paved boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats. Very limited parking. Launch into Killens Pond (non-tidal).
Lums Pond
Simple concrete boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats.
Simple concrete boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats. Launch into Lums Pond (non-tidal).
Features:
- Truck & trailer parking
Trap Pond
Simple paved boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats.
Simple paved boat ramp which can accommodate small motorized boats. ADA accessible floating kayak launch also available. Launch into Trap Pond (non-tidal).
Features:
- Truck & trailer parking
- Floating kayak launch (ADA accessible)
More information about fishing in parks can be found on our Fishing page