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Fort DuPont State Park

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Fort DuPont State Park is a Delaware state park located in Delaware City, Delaware. Fort DuPont itself, named after Rear Admiral Samuel Francis duPont, was used as a military base from the Civil War through World War II, and was part of a three fort defense system along with Fort Delaware and Fort Mott, with the purpose of protecting the Delaware River and the city of Philadelphia from naval attacks from 1897 through 1942.

Fort DuPont State Park is situated along the Delaware River and Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. The park has a boat ramp that allows access to the Delaware River. All motorboats launched from tidal access areas administered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife must be registered in Delaware or have a valid Tidal Access Boat Ramp Certificate.

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Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Wilmington Ave
Delaware City DE 19706

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