Pickering Beach is a beautiful little piece of paradise for people that love a nature beach. Located south of the Little Creek Wildlife area and east of the Dover Air force base, you’ll find this beach just off of Route 9 on Pickering Beach Road. On your visit you’ll see beautiful shorebirds, migratory birds, turtles and sea life. 

Pickering Beach is an official sanctuary beach for horseshoe crabs (learn more). This one of several Delaware Bay beaches that sees a massive amount of horseshoe crabs every season when they come to shore to spawn. The shorebirds that feed on the eggs of the crabs, especially red knots, can be found among the thousands of birds foraging in the surf. The horseshoe crab surveys are conducted on this beach every year. – Delaware Surf Fishing

Although there is public access to the beach, there are no facilities or amenities for the public. Carry in and carry out of trash is required.

Pickering Beach is considered a bay beach, more suitable for boating, kayaking, fishing and relaxing. Swimming isn’t as accessible to visitors as other beaches, and it’s best to plan your visit when the tide is low, for the best beach walks.

Important Information:

• Dogs must be on leash
• Dune walking prohibited
• Parking is limited.
• No public restrooms or food vendors
• Please carry out all trash. 

Hours:  Dusk to Dawn (exceptions are made during horseshoe crab spawning season)

Getting Here:
Pickering Beach, DE 19901
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