Fort Delaware State Park | Delaware State & National Parks
© cratervalley/stock.adobe.com
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Written by our human editors, structured with the help of AI.

Review & FAQ:

Fort Delaware was originally constructed to serve as protection for the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington and was used as a Union prison camp throughout the Civil War before becoming Fort Delaware State Park in the year 1951. Costumed interpreters now take visitors back in time to 1864 to tour the Fort Delaware’s barracks, parade ground, ordinance room, blacksmith shop, kitchen, and more. Guests can also hear tales of some great escapes of prisoners and watch cannon fires. Fort Delaware also has a bit of paranormal fame and ghost tours are offered during the fall season.

Fort Delaware State Park, 45 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alapocas Run State Park Auburn Valley State Park Bellevue State Park Brandywine Creek State Park Brandywine Park Cape Henlopen Delaware Seashore State Park Fenwick Island State Park First State National Park Fort Delaware State Park Fort DuPont State Park Fox Point State Park H. Fletcher Brown Park Holts Landing State Park Killens Pond State Park Lums Pond Woods Nature Preserve Middle Run Valley Natural Area Rockford Park Trap Pond State Park White Clay Creek State Park

Explore more: Delaware > Delaware State & National Parks

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.