Thompson Island Nature Preserve
About
Thompson Island Nature Preserve is a 197-acre park in Delaware, about a mile from Dewey Beach. The preserve holds three fishing or paddling spots, making it a compact base for getting out on the water close to town. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Lewes weather station put May highs around 75°F and September highs around 80°F, with July the warmest month at about 88°F. Rehoboth Bay is about 2.4 miles away for saltwater fishing, and the Salt Marsh hike lies roughly 4.8 miles off. Mountain bikers can head to the Walking Dunes Trail, about 5.2 miles away, or the Prickly Pear Trail at around 8.3 miles.
Park size
197 acres
Inside this park
Location
Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Delaware
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–83°F and lows of 46–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lewes, DE weather station, 7.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high30° low
- Feb48° high32° low
- Mar55° high38° low
- Apr66° high46° low
- May75° high56° low
- Jun83° high66° low
- Jul88° high71° low
- Aug85° high69° low
- Sep80° high64° low
- Oct69° high52° low
- Nov59° high42° low
- Dec50° high35° low
Nearby
- Rehoboth BaySaltwater fishing2.4 mi
- Salt MarshHiking4.8 mi
- Walking Dunes TrailMountain biking5.2 mi
- Purple TrailHiking8.2 mi
- Prickly Pear TrailMountain biking8.3 mi
- Prickly Pear Trail ConnectorMountain biking8.4 mi
- Fred Hudson Road TrailMountain biking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
