Cape Henlopen State Park offers multiple access points for both paddling and fishing enthusiasts, including bay-side launches at Gordons Pond, Herring Point, and the Fishing Pier Area suitable for kayaks and paddleboards, plus ocean beach access for surf fishing with vehicle permits available.

The park features a 1/4-mile fishing pier, bait and tackle shop, bathhouse facilities, and extensive biking/hiking trails, with day-use fees ($10 DE vehicles/$20 non-DE) and ample parking at various locations throughout the 5,000-acre park where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.