Delaware Seashore State Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.198 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8557380 — Lewes · 12.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Delaware Seashore State Park
| Location | Dewey Beach, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Balders Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (1153 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 38.612895, -75.071746 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sussex |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (302) 227-2800 |
Delaware Seashore State Park is a public boat launch providing access to Balders Pond in Dewey Beach, Delaware at coordinates 38.61290, -75.07175. Rated 4.6/5 based on 1153 Google reviews.
Delaware Seashore State Park is a public boat launch on Balders Pond in Dewey Beach, Sussex County, Delaware. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Seashore State Park
Is Delaware Seashore State Park free to use?
Yes, Delaware Seashore State Park is a public boat launch with free access in Dewey Beach, Delaware.
How is Delaware Seashore State Park rated?
Delaware Seashore State Park has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 1153 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Delaware Seashore State Park access?
Delaware Seashore State Park provides boat launch access to Balders Pond in Dewey Beach, Delaware.
How do I get to Delaware Seashore State Park?
Delaware Seashore State Park is located at coordinates 38.612895, -75.071746 in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.