Holts Landing State Park

Beautiful and a great experience for crabbing and clamming! It’s all very close to the parking which is a plus with kids. We crabbed off the pier and got a horseshoe crab, a mama blue crab with eggs and probably 6-8 other blue crabs. We tried our hand at clamming but I think the water was high the day we went so we weren’t super successful but still had fun. Bring bug spray if you’re going to do the trail in the late afternoon/evening! Did not have a problem with bugs at all on the pier though.

A Scenic Coastal Escape – The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Nature Retreat! 🌾🐶If you want to experience the tranquil, untouched beauty of Delaware's coast, Holts Landing State Park in Dagsboro is an absolute treasure! Located just a short drive from Bethany Beach, this park offers a peaceful, crowd-free alternative to the bustling oceanfront. 🌊🌲Here is why this hidden gem deserves a visit:Incredible Dog-Friendly Trails: The Sea Hawk Trail and Seahorse Trail are beautifully maintained, flat, and mostly shaded. It is a dream destination for hiking and walking with your pup! 🐕🐾Stunning Coastal Views: The park sits right on the Indian River Bay, offering breathtaking waterfront vistas, peaceful salt marshes, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. 🦆🌅The Only Crabbing Pier: It features the only pier in Delaware built specifically for crabbing, making it a fantastic spot to drop a line or launch a kayak/paddleboard. 🦀🚣‍♂️Great Family Amenities: With a large picnic pavilion, a playground for the kids, grassy open fields, and very clean restroom facilities, it is perfect for a full day outdoors. 🧺🛝Quiet & Serene: Unlike the crowded beach strips, Holts Landing offers true peace and quiet, surrounded by diverse landscapes ranging from maritime forests to grassy savannas. 🌾🍃Whether you are looking to hike, kayak, catch some crabs, or just enjoy a quiet sunset walk with your dog, this state park is a must-visit coastal sanctuary. 🎒⭐#HoltsLandingStatePark #DelawareStateParks #ExploreDE #DogFriendlyDelaware #BethanyBeach #DagsboroDE #IndianRiverBay #CoastalHiking #NatureLovers #DelawareBeaches #HikingWithDogs #HiddenGem

The nicest State Park we visited while we were in Rehoboth. Had a small but lovely Fishing Pier and convenient, real restrooms. Also the parking there was half the price of Cape Henlopen and some of the other state parks. We went there to fish and had some success.