Woodland Beach Ghost Town
Kent County, Delaware39.3333, -75.4747
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 7.6 miSmyrna, DE
- Mild months
- Apr–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 0 ft1 m
Woodland Beach is a former settlement in Kent County, Delaware, listed among the ghost towns of Delaware. It lies at about 0 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Land trust
- Private or unlisted
Star: Woodland Beach. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Smyrna, DE, about 7.6 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Vineland, NJ, 27 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sea Breeze8.3 mi east
- Frenchtown26 mi northwest
- Glenville28 mi north
- Banning36 mi south
- Owens Station37 mi south
- New Market37 mi south
- Saint Johnstown37 mi south
- Darling39 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Woodland Beach Wildlife Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Dover. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Dover station (USC00072730), 13 miles away. About 47.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Kent County, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.33330, -75.47470 |
| Elevation | 0 ft (1 m) |
| Also known as | Woodland Beach, Delaware, Woodland Beach, DE |
| Sources | Wikidata Q8032810 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Woodland Beach ghost town?
In Kent County, Delaware, at 39.3333, -75.4747. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Smyrna, DE, about 7.6 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Vineland, NJ, 27 miles away.
Can you visit Woodland Beach?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Woodland Beach Wildlife Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Woodland Beach?
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Dover. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Woodland Beach?
Yes. Sea Breeze (8.3 mi), Frenchtown (26 mi), Glenville (28 mi), Banning (36 mi).
