RV rental in Lewes, Delaware

Lewes was founded in 1631 by Dutch settlers, making it the oldest non-Native settlement in Delaware. The city's on-street RV code at Lewes Code Sec. 197-46 sends overnight rigs to Cape Henlopen State Park Campground (Delaware State Parks, 2 mi, Full hookups on 100 sites; water+electric on 88, max 45 ft at $45/night), which becomes the practical commissary as well.

Surrounding open space worth a day trip lands at Cape Henlopen State Park and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Two regional scenic drives line up groceries-plus-views: Cape May-Lewes Ferry crossing to New Jersey and Coastal Heritage Greenway south to Bethany. Tank dump and propane refill cluster near each other — Cape Henlopen State Park and U-Haul of Rehoboth on 19474 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Best arrival window is Mid-May through June and September through mid-October; the season locals recommend skipping is January through February. The mistake travelers repeat is trying to load the cape may-lewes ferry without a 24-hour reservation in summer — walk-up RVs are turned away during summer/holiday weekends; standby line backs up onto de-1. All operator and .gov sources are cited at the foot of this guide; check refresh dates before you commit a reservation.

When to come

Best: Mid-May through June and September through mid-October — pre/post peak summer crowds and ferry-window weather.

Skip: January through February — coastal nor'easter activity and historic-district businesses largely closed.

The mistake renters make

Trying to load the Cape May-Lewes Ferry without a 24-hour reservation in summer Walk-up RVs are turned away during summer/holiday weekends; standby line backs up onto DE-1

• Lewes Municipal Code
• Delaware State Parks
• Delaware State Parks
• Lewes Historical Society Maritime Festival official
• NWS forecast office