CANCELLED – Little Assawoman Bay

Sassafras Landing (38.499769, -75.084950)

Drive time from Wilmington is approximately 2 hours. Our launch site, Sassafras Landing, is a sandy beach accessible at both high and low tide. We plan to kayak the sheltered inland Little Assawoman Bay area and, tide and wind permitting, explore the salt marshes and Miller Creek. Please plan to be on the water 3-4 hours.

Meet at Sassafras Landing at 10:30AM.No shuttle required.

• Assawoman State Wildlife Area is free access, but is a “carry-in, carry-out” park.
• Port-a-potty restroom at launch site.
• This can be a popular boating area.  If the parking spaces are in use, please park along the entrance road prior to the port-a-potty. Do not block the launch area and please leave enough room for vehicle with trailers to enter and exit the area.
• A 12 foot or longer boat is highly recommended
• Please bring lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen and dress appropriately for the wind and water temperature.
• Respond by email if you plan to attend.

Directions from Bethany – Sassafras Landing

(entrance at 38.498322, -75.096903) From Route 1 Bethany Beach, go west on Route 26 0.1 mile. Turn left (S) onto Kent Ave and follow it 1.4 miles. Just after the Assawoman Canal bridge, turn left (SW) onto Double Bridges Road. After 3.3 miles, turn left (SE) onto Camp Barnes Road. Follow Camp Barnes Road, bearing left at 0.6 mile, and continuing another 1.1 miles to the wildlife area entrance (Mulberry Landing Road), which is on the right (E).  Follow the signs to Sassafras Landing (38.499769, -75.084950).

Directions from Wilmington – Sassafras Landing

From I-95 South take exit 4A for DE-1 South (Christiana Mall Rd exit).Follow DE-1 South for next 50 miles (tolls!) then merge on to US-113 South at Milford. Continue to follow US-113 South for 28.5 miles, before turning left onto State Rd 20. After 2.8 miles, turn right to continue following State Rd 20/ Rd382/ Armory Rd for another 4 miles. Turn left at Rd 370/ Daisey Rd for 2.9 miles, then make another left onto Bayard Rd. After 0.4 miles turn right onto Double Bridges Rd, then take the first right onto Rd 364 (Camp Barnes Road).  Follow Camp Barnes Road, bearing left at 0.6 mile, and continuing another 1.1 miles to the wildlife area entrance (Mulberry Landing Road), which is on the right (E).  Follow the signs to Sassafras Landing (38.499769, -75.084950).