The Fort DuPont State Park is named in honor of Rear Admiral Samuel du Pont and served as a military base of the state of Delaware from the time of the Civil War up through World War II. The fort was then handed over to Delaware and was used for a variety of different purposes before being established as a state park in the year 1992. Visitors can take the River View Trail for a walk along the banks of the Delaware River and explore the rich historic history of the site. The park’s boat launch can be used for fishing on the river.
Fort DuPont State Park, Route 9, Delaware City, DE, Phone: 302-834-7941