10 Bodies of Water in Delaware That You Shouldn't Miss

April 30, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Delaware offers vacationers miles of discoveries, like cleanest-in-the-nation beaches, opulent du Pont family mansions and the opportunity to shop sales-tax-free. Size and location also work to Delaware’s advantage. Within a few hours’ drive, visitors can stroll through quaint Colonial-era towns, savor full-flavored culinary adventures without the big-city prices, or cheer their favorite band at the annual Firefly Music Festival.
Restaurants in Delaware

1. Silver Lake

Lake Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE http://www.silverlakerehoboth.com/
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Silver Lake

Reviewed By DfHRB - Hilton Head, United States

If you want to take a great low impact bike ride pedal around Rehoboth’s famous Silver Lake. It is the largest of two natural lakes with a smaller sister Lake Getard north of town. There is ample bike lane around Silver Lake which makes for gorgeous vistas. Unfortunately the entire lake shoreline is private property but bike riding around is no problem. Walking the shoreline is not allowed. Enjoy nature and the lakes waterfowl all four seasons.

2. Lake Gerar

Olive Avenue & 3rd Street 1st & Lake Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Lake Gerar

3. Blockhouse Pond

Dupont Avenue & Johnson Avenue, Lewes, DE
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Blockhouse Pond

4. Gordons Pond

Ocean Drive Cape Henlopen State Park, Rehoboth Beach, DE +1 302-645-8983 http://www.destateparks.com/downloads/maps/cape-henlopen/gordons-pond.pdf
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 346 reviews

Gordons Pond

Reviewed By dianemG9241YV

If you like a good walk or bike ride this is the place. It is unspoiled, far from noise and refreshes the senses. There are places to sit and rest, and look outs to take a picure or bird watch. Take water though, it's a long walk to do half or all of the raised platform and paths. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

5. Newark Reservoir

Old Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE http://www.cityofnewarkde.us/index.aspx?NID=459
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Newark Reservoir

Reviewed By iwrocki2020 - Wilmington, United States

Our first visit on an unseasonably warm sunny day in February. Almost every parking space was taken. Portable potties (2) available in excellent condition. Uphill distance was measured by a man with a measuring device - hence 800 meters - a winding wide path to the reservoir. From that elevation one can see the Delaware Memorial Bridge 14 miles away. Worth a visit.

6. Chespeake & Delaware Branch Canal

Canal Street, Delaware City, DE
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Chespeake & Delaware Branch Canal

7. Beck's Pond Park

827 Salem Church Road, Bear, DE 19701 +1 302-571-4006 http://www.ecodelaware.com/place.php?id=333
Excellent
20%
Good
80%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5 reviews

Beck's Pond Park

8. Assawoman Canal

Holts Landing State Park, Millville, DE http://www.destateparks.com/park/holts-landing/assawoman-canal.asp
Excellent
46%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Assawoman Canal

9. Reynolds Pond

Reynolds Pond Rd, Ellendale, DE

10. Lake Como

420 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977 +1 302-653-9231 http://smyrna.delaware.gov/maps/location/LakeComo

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