Fortescue Public Beach
A low-key Delaware Bay beach known for fishing, sunsets, beachcombing and a quiet bayshore atmosphere.
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Come for fishing villages, broad marsh views, birding, boating, quiet beaches and some of Cumberland County’s most distinctive Delaware Bay scenery.
Serving Dividing Creek, Fortescue, Newport, Money Island & Gandy’s Beach
A low-key Delaware Bay beach known for fishing, sunsets, beachcombing and a quiet bayshore atmosphere.
125 berths, boat launch, fuel, pumpout, charter/head-boat access and a direct connection to Delaware Bay fishing culture.
2,485 acres protected by The Nature Conservancy, with birding, beach access and Delaware Bay views.
Coastal marsh and bay habitat with fishing and seasonal birding opportunities.
Fortescue remains a base for Delaware Bay recreational fishing, including charter and open-boat trips.
Downe programming includes nature walks, Bounty of the Bay, music events and the annual Delaware Bay Plunge.
224 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue · 856-447-4928
Historic waterfront hotel paired with the Charlesworth Restaurant, offering a rare conventional lodging option directly in the township.
Fortescue and the Gandy’s Beach/Newport bayshore have a number of privately operated cottages and whole-home rentals. Availability changes frequently, so verify exact location, flood/access conditions and cancellation policies before booking.
Travelers wanting a larger selection of chain hotels generally look toward Millville and Vineland.
Beach width, creek access and shoreline conditions change with the tide. Check conditions before boating, fishing or walking tidal areas.
Warm-weather mosquitoes, gnats and biting flies can be intense around salt marshes and low-wind bayfront areas.
Downe’s quiet setting is part of the appeal, but stores, fuel, dining and lodging choices are limited. Plan supplies and hours before heading deep into the bayshore.