Beach at Cape Henlopen’s Navy Crossing closed to vehicles this Memorial Day weekend

Surf-fishermen hoping to drive onto the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park via Navy Crossing are out of luck this Memorial Day weekend.

Though typically available to those with reservations, “the beach is too narrow, leaving insufficient space for vehicles,” a Cape Henlopen State Park Facebook post announcing Navy Crossing’s closure to vehicles said. The beach remains accessible by foot.

“We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety,” the post said.

On summer weekends and holidays, Delaware’s drive-on beaches require reservations, which can be made at delawarestatepark.reserveamerica.com.

As of Wednesday evening, all Cape Henlopen beaches were booked for Memorial Day weekend, as was Delaware Seashore State Park’s 3R’s beach. Beach Plum Island, Fenwick Island State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park’s Keybox/Conquest/Faithful Steward beaches still had reservations available.

Reservations for Monday (Memorial Day) will become available at 11 a.m. Thursday.

More: Everything you need to know about surf fishing at the Delaware beaches this summer

Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught.