Elsinboro Township: Fort Elfsborg-Salem Rd
About
Elsinboro Township: Fort Elfsborg-Salem Rd is a public beach access point in southern New Jersey, about 3.4 miles from Port Penn, Delaware. It is a simple stop with restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to use it. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on visiting the shoreline rather than getting in the water. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilmington run to highs around 74°F in May and 79°F in September, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. Nearby, Grassland Trl offers a hike about 4.8 miles away. Anglers can head to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at 6.4 miles or Augustine Creek at 7.5 miles. Mountain bikers will find Swamp Forest Trail just under 10 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Elsinboro Township: Fort Elfsborg-Salem Rd
New Jersey
Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata
This page was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–82°F and lows of 44–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, DE weather station, 9.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan41° high26° low3 days with snow
- Feb44° high27° low3 days with snow
- Mar53° high34° low2 days with snow
- Apr64° high44° low
- May74° high53° low
- Jun82° high63° low
- Jul87° high68° low
- Aug85° high67° low
- Sep79° high59° low
- Oct67° high47° low
- Nov56° high37° low
- Dec46° high30° low2 days with snow
Nearby
- Grassland TrlHiking4.8 mi
- Chesapeake and Delaware CanalRiver fishing6.4 mi
- Augustine CreekRiver fishing7.5 mi
- Swamp Forest TrailMountain biking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
