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Beach Info & Regulations

See page 18 for beach patrol information, and see page 66 for community services.

Bethany Beach Cams

Pets on the Beaches & Boardwalk

Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island: Allowed October through April
South Bethany: Allowed November through April

Delaware State Park Beaches: Allowed in all parks. May through September, can only be on
non-swimming beaches.

Fishing & Surfing

Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, & South Bethany: Permitted when lifeguards are off duty.
Delaware State Parks: Permitted when lifeguards are off duty. Parks also include designated
fishing beaches along the coastline and inland bays.
Parking

Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, & South Bethany: Free from October to April. Pay-to-park and
permits in effect from May through September.

Delaware State Parks: Free from November to March. A daily entry fee is required spring
through fall. Annual passes can be purchased at Delaware State Park offices and Quiet Resorts
TM
Information Centers.

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