Delaware Swimming Holes
Delaware has 4 named swimming holes on record across 3 counties. All are lake coves. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee Daily entrance Mar 1-Nov 30: DE vehicle $10/day; out-of-state $20/day; walking/biking free (ocean park). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee Park entry Mar 1-Nov 30: DE $5/day, out-of-state $10/day; waterpark separate (weekdays under 48" $8 / 48"+ $10). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee Daily entrance Mar 1-Nov 30: DE-registered vehicle $5/day; out-of-state $10/day; walking/biking free. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee Entrance fees in effect March 1 through November 30; exact change or credit card for self-payment. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (2)
- Lums Pond: Moon Rhythm from living under the milky way, CC BY 2.0
- Trap Pond: Lauren "Lolly" Weinhold from Columbia, MD, USA, CC BY 2.0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in Delaware?
4 named swimming holes are on record: Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, and Trap Pond.
Are any swimming holes in Delaware closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, and Trap Pond. Each page has the dated detail.