Fort Delaware State Park

Delaware City, Delaware

Access to Fort Delaware is by ferry.

Fort Delaware is currently closed for the season. The Fort will reopen for Civil War tours and programs in spring of 2012.

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Three Forts Ferry

Fort Delaware is on Pea Patch Island, less than a mile from Delaware City, DE and Fort Mott, NJ. Access to the island is by ferry only. Private boats are not permitted to dock on the island.

Reservations

Reserve tickets to visit the fort in advance. Call 1-877-98-PARKS to purchase tickets, or reserve securely online.

Ferry Rates

Adults (13 and over) $11.00
Children Ages 2 - 12 $6.00
Children under 2 Free
Seniors (62 +) $10.00
Adult groups (mostly age 18+)* $10*
Youth groups (mostly under age 18)* $7.00

*Group fee includes a private program.

Ferry Departure Schedule

Delaware City to
Fort Delaware
Fort Delaware to
Fort Mott*
Fort Mott to
Fort Delaware
Fort Delaware to
Delaware City*
10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. Noon 12:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.
Noon 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
return to Delaware City only
12:30 p.m..
1:00 p.m. - - 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - - 1:30 p.m..
2:00 p.m. - - 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - - 3:00 p.m..
3:30 p.m. - - 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - - 4:30 p.m..
- - - 5:00 p.m.
- - - 5:30 p.m..

*tram departs front of Fort Delaware, ferry leaves 15 minutes later