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Primehook-Beach
is one of the five beaches located on the Delaware Bay in Sussex County. The others are Lewes Beach, Broadkill Beach, Fowlers Beach and Slaughter Beach. Primehook Beach is not a well known beach, but thats exactly why most who discover it like it so much. Its a beautiful, tranquil, sandy beach that offers swimming, surf fishing and camping. Its near the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1963 to preserve the coastal wetlands as a wintering and breeding habitat for migratory waterfowl. The refuge contains over 8,000 acres of fresh marsh, tidal marsh and open water in the Delaware Bay Estuary. Prime Hook Refuge provides a nesting habitat for wood ducks, black ducks and many other species and is a wonderful place for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The refuge is considered one of the best existing wetland habitat areas on the Atlantic Coast. The Bay hosts the worlds largest population of spawning horseshoe crabs and their eggs provide an annual fest for thousands of migrating shorebirds. Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge is located on the west shore of Delaware Bay, about 22 miles southeast of Dover. Other activities at Primehook Beach include long, peaceful walks on the beach, shell collecting, hiking, biking, snorkeling, sailing and sightseeing. Primehook Beach is also near the resort beach towns of Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, Lewes and Bethany Beach.
Surrounding areas: Broadkill Beach, Delaware (2.5 mi), Lewes, Delaware (7.2 mi), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (13.0 mi), Georgetown, Delaware (13.8 mi), Dewey Beach, Delaware (14.2 mi), Bowers Beach, Delaware (16.3 mi), Long Neck, Delaware (17.0 mi)
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Primehook Beach Vacation Rentals
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Primehook Beach Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Inn At Canal Square | 122 Market St | Lewes, DE | 7.8 mi. | (302) 644-3377 | | Captain's Quarters Motel | 406 Savannah Rd | Lewes, DE | 7.9 mi. | (302) 645-9800 | | New Devon Inn | 2ND & Market St | Lewes, DE | 7.9 mi. | (302) 645-5973 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 1595 Hwy One | Lewes, DE | 7.9 mi. | (302) 645-6464 | | Colony Inns | 729 Bay Rd | Milford, DE | 11.8 mi. | (302) 422-2777 | | Comfort Inn Rehoboth | 4439 Hwy One | Rehoboth, DE | 12.7 mi. | (302) 226-1515 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 3100 Hwy 1 | Rehoboth, DE | 12.7 mi. | (302) 226-2400 | | Airport Motel | RR 1 Box 96 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 12.9 mi. | (302) 227-6737 | | Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center | 101 N Boardwalk | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 12.9 mi. | (302) 227-2511 | | Bay Resort Motel | | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 12.9 mi. | (302) 227-6400 | | Holiday Inn Express-rehoboth Beach | 4289 Hwy One | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 12.9 mi. | (302) 227-4030 | | Board Walk Plaza Hotel | 2 Olive Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 13.0 mi. | (302) 227-7169 | | Admiral Hotel | 2 Baltimore Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 13.1 mi. | (302) 227-2103 | | Brighton Suites Hotels | 34 Wilmington Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 13.2 mi. | (302) 227-5780 | | Comfort Inn And Suites | 20530 Dupont Blvd | Georgetown, DE | 13.8 mi. | (302) 854-9400 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 329 Z Airport Rd | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 226-0700 | | Atlantic Inn & Suites | 4353 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 227-0401 | | Atlantic Oceanside Motel | 1700 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 227-8811 | | Best Western Gold Leaf | 1400 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 226-1100 | | Dewey Beach Suites & Motel | 1406 Hwy 1 | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 226-0233 | | Econo Lodge Resort | 19540 Castal Hwy | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 227-0500 | | Hampton Inn | 4529 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 645-8003 | | The Marina Suites | 1115 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 14.4 mi. | (302) 227-1700 | | Best Value Inn Georgetown | 313 N Dupont Hwy | Georgetown, DE | 15.1 mi. | (302) 856-7532 | | Congress Hall Hotel | 251 Beach Ave | Cape May, NJ | 17.8 mi. | (609) 884-8421 | | Hotel Alcott | 107 Grant St | Cape May, NJ | 17.8 mi. | (609) 884-5868 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 1259 Corn Crib Rd | Harrington, DE | 17.9 mi. | (302) 398-3900 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 17271 S Dupont Hwy | Harrington, DE | 18.0 mi. | (302) 398-8800 | | Carroll Villa Hotel | 19 Jackson St | Cape May, NJ | 18.0 mi. | (609) 884-9619 | | Manor House | 612 Hughes Ave | Cape May, NJ | 18.0 mi. | (609) 884-4710 | | The Queen Victoria | 102 Ocean St | Cape May, NJ | 18.1 mi. | (609) 884-8702 | | The Mainstay Inn | 635 Columbia Ave | Cape May, NJ | 18.2 mi. | (609) 884-8690 | | Southern Mansion | 720 Washington St | Cape May, NJ | 18.3 mi. | (609) 884-7171 | | Grand Hotel's Palace | Oceanfront At Philadelphia | Cape May, NJ | 18.9 mi. | (800) 257-8550 | | Sandpiper Beach Inn | BCH & Grant St | Cape May, NJ | 18.9 mi. | (609) 884-4256 | | Best Western Galaxy Inn | 1700 E Lebanon Rd | Dover, DE | 23.2 mi. | (302) 735-4700 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1703 Lebanon Rd | Dover, DE | 23.3 mi. | (302) 674-3800 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1703 Lebanon Rd | Dover, DE | 23.3 mi. | (302) 674-3800 | | Blue Surf Motel | 98 Garfield Pkwy | Bethany Beach, DE | 24.1 mi. | (302) 539-7531 | | Best Western | 225 N Dual Hwy | Seaford, DE | 24.1 mi. | (302) 629-8385 |
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Primehook Beach Weather & Climate
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Central Delaware has a four-season climate that is classified as humid subtropical. Since almost all of the state is part of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the effects of the ocean moderate the weather. The Atlantic Coastal Plain is flat and not very high, reaching no more than 80 feet above sea level. Summers are warm and sometimes humid, with July being the hottest month of the year. Winters are cold, but not frigid. In fact, the whole state of Delaware has relatively mild winters because the mountains of Pennsylvania protect it from cold northwest winds. Monthly average temperatures range from a high of 85.6 degrees in summer to a low of 23.2 degrees in winter. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the state, although the north and southeast receive more precipitation than the central portion of the state. Thunderstorms are common in the summer months. Tornado activity in Central Delaware is less than the national average. Hurricanes rarely make direct his on the state, and plenty of warning is given for these types of storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
28°F |
4.01 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
29°F |
3.22 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
36°F |
4.45 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
44°F |
3.54 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
54°F |
3.91 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
63°F |
3.15 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
68°F |
4.19 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
67°F |
5.34 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
61°F |
3.77 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
49°F |
3.42 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
41°F |
3.33 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
32°F |
3.67 in. |
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Primehook Beach Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Atlantic City International airport (ACY) located about 54 miles northeast of Primehook Beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the New Castle County airport (ILG) located approximately 60 miles northwest of Primehook Beach in Wilmington, Delaware, the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located roughly 70 miles north of Primehook Beach in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and finally the Martin State airport (MTN) located around 70 miles northwest of Primehook Beach in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Primehook Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funderland | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 12.9 mi. | | | Mariner's Landing | Wildwood | NJ | 24.9 mi. | | | Morey's Piers | Wildwood | NJ | 24.9 mi. | | | Splash Zone Water Park | Wildwood | NJ | 24.9 mi. | | | Wild Wheels Adventure Pier | Wildwood | NJ | 24.9 mi. | | | Baja Amusements | Ocean City | MD | 36.9 mi. | | | Jolly Roger Amusement Park | Ocean City | MD | 36.9 mi. | | | Ocean City Pier Rides | Ocean City | MD | 36.9 mi. | | | Trimper's Rides | Ocean City | MD | 36.9 mi. | | | Gillian's Wonderland Pier | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Playland | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Egg Harbor Township | NJ | 49.3 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Cardiff | NJ | 52.0 mi. | | | Steel Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 56.3 mi. | | | Tivoli Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 56.3 mi. | | | Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | DE | 58.4 mi. | | | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson | NJ | 66.8 mi. | | | Clementon Amusement Park | Clementon | NJ | 67.5 mi. | | | Exhilarama | Voorhees | NJ | 69.6 mi. | | | Fantasy Island Amusement Park | Beach Haven | NJ | 72.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Killens Pond Water Park | Felton | DE | 20.9 mi. | | | Morey's Pier Raging Waters | Wildwood | NJ | 24.9 mi. | | | Gillian's Island | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Chesapeake Beach Water Park | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 70.6 mi. | | | Thundering Surf Water Slide | Beach Haven | NJ | 72.3 mi. | | | Mountain Creek | Vernon | NJ | 72.8 mi. | | | Water World | Phoenixville | PA | 89.3 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 92.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rookery Golf Club | Milton | DE | 6.9 mi. | | | Midway Par 3 Golf Course | Lewes | DE | 8.0 mi. | | | Golf Park at Rehoboth Beach | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 13.2 mi. | | | Old Landing Golf Course | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 13.2 mi. | | | Baywood Greens | Long Neck | DE | 17.0 mi. | | | Cape May National Golf Club | Cape May | NJ | 19.1 mi. | | | Jonathans Landing | Magnolia | DE | 19.2 mi. | | | Ponderlodge | Villas | NJ | 20.3 mi. | | | Bethany Bay Golf Club | Millville | DE | 22.8 mi. | | | Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club | Ocean View | DE | 23.5 mi. | | | Salt Pond Golf Course | Bethany Beach | DE | 24.8 mi. | | | Woodland Golf Park | Seaford | DE | 24.8 mi. | | | Avalon Golf Club | Cape May Court House | NJ | 27.5 mi. | | | Links at Lighthouse Sound | Bishopville | MD | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hidden Valley | Vernon | NJ | 72.8 mi. | | | Vernon Valley Great Gorge | Vernon | NJ | 72.8 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Ski | Hidden Valley | PA | 86.8 mi. | | | Doe Mountain | Macungie | PA | 115.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Beach Plum Island State Park | | DE | 5.5 mi. | | | Cape Henlopen State Park | | DE | 10.6 mi. | | | Delaware Seashore State Park | | DE | 17.3 mi. | | | Killens Pond State Park | | DE | 18.1 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 19.5 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 20.2 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 20.2 mi. | | | Trap Pond State Park | | DE | 26.0 mi. | | | Fenwick Island State Park | | DE | 28.6 mi. | | | Martinak State Park | | MD | 32.1 mi. | | | Tuckahoe State Park | | MD | 37.2 mi. | | | Tuckahoe State Park | | MD | 38.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum | Georgetown | DE | 13.8 mi. | (History) | | Emlen Physick Estate | Cape May | NJ | 18.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum | Fenwick Island | DE | 29.1 mi. | (History) | | Museum of American Glass | Millville | NJ | 39.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art | Salisbury | MD | 39.3 mi. | (Art) | | Read House and Gardens | New Castle | DE | 58.4 mi. | (History) | | Noyes Museum of Art | Oceanville | NJ | 59.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cape May County Park Zoo | Cape May | NJ | 18.9 mi. | | | Salisbury Zoological Park | Salisbury | MD | 39.3 mi. | | | Brandywine Zoo | Wilmington | DE | 63.6 mi. | | | New Jersey State Aquarium at Camden | Camden | NJ | 74.3 mi. | | | Philadelphia Zoological Garden | Philadelphia | PA | 75.9 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 79.4 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 79.4 mi. | | | National Zoological Park | Washington | DC | 96.5 mi. | |
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