Campsite

Situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay sits Cape Henlopen State Park and its 6+ miles of coastline. The “Point” of Cape Henlopen, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, shaped the history of this landscape. For millenia, native people lived off the land’s abundant and rich resources. A diverse collection of habitats makes up the coastal ecosystem of Cape Henlopen State Park. Barrier dune, coastal beaches, and maritime forest are home to many species of plants and animals. 

In the late 1600s, William Penn granted the land and allowed citizens to harvest many of its resources. The area’s strategic position led to the construction of Fort Miles during World War II with its iconic fire control towers along the Atlantic coast and, which served as a federal defensive site, training area and testing location both during and after the war. 

Stake YW Camp will be in the newly renovated Youth Camp I, with air-conditioned dorms, central bathhouse with hot water showers, large mess hall, outdoor campfire ring and volleyball net, all within walking distance to the beach, Seaside Nature Center, fishing pier, and the playground.