The northernmost natural stand of bald cypress in the United States, growing straight out of the water. Best seen from a canoe or kayak. Campground, cabins and a boardwalk trail through the swamp.
What's there
Facilities
5/9 confirmed- Beach
- Not confirmed
- Guarded swimming
- Not confirmed
- Surf fishing
- No
- Camping
- Yes
- Cabins
- Yes
- Trails
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
- Pier
- Not confirmed
- Disc golf
- Not confirmed
Getting in
- Entry, 2026
- $5 in-state · $10 out-of-stateCharged 1 March – 30 November. Annual pass $50 in-state / $100 out.
- Hours
- Not confirmed
- Park office
- Not confirmed
Dogs
Leashed on the trails. Millpond water — read the bloom guidance before letting a dog swim in August or September.
Still to confirm
Listed openly rather than hidden, because a gap you can see is worth more than a gap you can't.
- Get the park office number.
- Confirm boat and paddle rental availability and season.
- Confirm whether DNREC posts bloom advisories on site.
Other parks in Sussex County
- Cape Henlopen — ocean, Lewes
- Delaware Seashore — ocean and bay, Rehoboth Beach
- Fenwick Island — ocean and bay, Fenwick Island
- Holts Landing — bay, Dagsboro