Delaware National Scenic River Custom Search In 1978, Congress designated the section of the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The river flows 40 miles through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and offers excellent opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing.      CONTACTS Email - dewa_interpretation@nps Fax- 570-588-2780 Write to Middle Delaware National Scenic River c/o Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Bushkill, PA 18324 Phone Headquarters - 570-588-2435 Visitor Information - 570-588-2451 Headquarters(TDD) - 1-800-654-5984 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The Delaware River is open 24 hours a day, year-round, unless closed due to ice, flooding or other hazardous conditions. River accesses and most facilities open dawn to dusk, 365 days of the year. Some facilities are closed in winter. Getting There PLANE - Each of the following three airports are approximately 1 1/2 hours away from our Headquaters Building (located in Bushkill, PA): Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA: 1-888-FLY-LVIA, 610-266-6000 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, PA: 570-457-3445 Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ: 973-961-6000 CAR - We are located on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (and very close to the New York border). Approximate distance from several major cities: Philadelphia, PA - 90 miles New York City, NY - 70 miles Newark, NJ - 64 miles Scranton, PA - 53 miles From northern Pennsylvania and New England, connect to Interstate 84, then to Route 209 South (Exit 10) through Milford or (Exit 11) Matamoras to enter the north end of the park. Pick up a map or brochure at the Matamoras, PA I-84 Welcome Center. From southern Pennsylvania and points west, connect to Interstate 80 East; past Stroudsburg take 209 North (Exit 52) to the middle of the park at Bushkill - Visit Bushkill Visitor Center for information and brochures - or cross the I-80 bridge to first exit in New Jersey. Visit Kittatinny Point Visitor Center for information and brochures. From New York City and New Jersey, connect to Interstate 80 West to the Delaware Water Gap at the south end of the park. Pick up a map and brochure at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center. Routes NJ 15 N and 206 W lead to the north end of the park and Milford, PA. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Bus, Airplane, Train, Car Rental and Taxi Services are available near the recreation area: Bus service between New York City and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA stops at Stroudsburg, PA - 4 miles from the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail at the Gap. Martz Bus Lines: 570-421-3040 Greyhound Bus Service: 1-800-231-2222 Limited seasonal bus service from New York City area to Milford and Matamoras, PA. Regular daily service is provided to Port Jervis, NY. Shortline Bus Service: 1-800-631-8405 Limited daily passenger train service is available from Hoboken, NJ, to Port Jervis, NY. PATH (subway) connection is available from New York City to Hoboken. MTA Metro-North Railroad: 1-800-638-7646 Limited auto rental and taxi service may be available in Stroudsburg, Milford and Matamoras, PA, and Port Jervis, NY. Weather & Climate Summer air temperatures average 75 - 85 degrees F (some days in the 90s) with lows to the 50s. Moderately high humidity. Occasional thunderstorms and dense fog. Water temperatures in summer (May to September) rise from the mid-50s to highs in the mid-70s in July. Spring and fall climate is variable. Temperatures can drop rapidly after sunset on warm days. Wetsuits may be required for river use. Winter air temperatures (December to March) are frequently below freezing, with numerous snow and ice storms in some years. Water temperatures drop from the 50s to the 30s by December, with most of the river usually freezing over each winter. Clothing: Always dress in layers. Be prepared for rain and cold weather at any time. Hypothermia is possible, especially on the river, even during the summer. Pack properly for your river trip. Appropriate, well-fitted shoes are essential for hiking or climbing. Accessibility Accessible parking, buildings, and restrooms at visitor centers and at Headquarters. Accessible picnic sites at Kittatinny, Depew, and Watergate in New Jersey, and at Milford Beach, Childs Park, Toms Creek, and Smithfield Beach in Pennsylvania. Brochure on accessibility in the park is available at visitor centers and at Headquarters. Getting Around The Middle Delaware National Scenic River flows through the heart of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Combined, these two areas have property located in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including approximately 40 miles of the Delaware River. These areas fall within five counties, three in Pennsylvania (Northampton, Monroe, and Pike) and two in New Jersey (Warren and Sussex). No public transportation is available within the recreation area. CAMPING Dingmans Campground Please call for updated dates of operation This private campground operates under a permit from the National Park Service, and is located along Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry, PA (just south of the intersection of Route 739 and Route 209). For More Information on this campground please call 570-828-2266 River Camping Primitive camping areas are designated along the river for boaters travelling from one access point to another or when the distance is to great to be covered in one day. Campsites are limited to a one-night stay, and are on a first-come, first-served basis. No permits are required and no fee is charged. Other regulations apply. For a river map that lists campsites and regulations, call the below number. For More Information on this campground please call 570-588-2451. FACILITIES HEADQUARTERS Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone - 570-588-2435 Location - Bushkill, PA - Located on the north side of River Road approximately 1 mile east of the Route 209 intersection (at Fernwood Resort) or approximately 9.5 miles north of I-80. Closures - Closed on federal holidays. Closed every Saturday and Sunday. Closed occassionally due to extreme weather or hazardous road conditions. Available Facilities - Park Headquarters, Administrative Building. Also provides visitor Information, Parking and Restrooms.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Delaware National Scenic River.   Campgrounds Near Delaware National Scenic River: Ken's woods Campgrounds, Bushkill, 1 miles away Resorts USA, Bushkill, 3 miles away Dingmans Campground, Dingmans Ferry, 4 miles away Walpack Valley Campground, Wallpack Center, 4 miles away Outdoor World Timothy Lake, Bushkill, 5 miles away Appalacian Mountain Club, Blairstown, 8 miles away Timothy Lake Resort, East Stroudsburg, 9 miles away   Hotels Near Delaware National Scenic River: Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill , 5 miles away Value Inn East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg , 9 miles away Red Carpet Inn Milford, Milford , 13 miles away Harrington House, Milford , 13 miles away Scottish Inns Milford, Milford , 13 miles away Milford Motel, Milford , 14 miles away The Shawnee Inn And Golf Resort, Shawnee On Delaware , 14 miles away   Trails Near Delaware National Scenic River: Flat Ridge Trail, Pike County , 6 miles away Bald Barren Trail, Pike County , 6 miles away Maple Brook Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away Bald Hill Trail, Pike County , 10 miles away Kinney Trail, Pike County , 12 miles away   Ski Areas Near Delaware National Scenic River: Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 18 runs Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs Camelback, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 31 miles away, 1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 32 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Holiday Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs   Whitewater Near Delaware National Scenic River: Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery's Road to Route 209) Raymondskill Creek, Pike County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209) Bush Kill Creek, Pike / Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill) Shohola Creek, Pike County , 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth) Whitewater Outfitter - Adventure Sports, Monroe County , 15 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Delaware National Scenic River: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 0 miles away Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 24 miles away Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 42 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania , 1 miles away Lake Superior State Park, New York , 28 miles away Big Pocono State Park, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away Tobyhanna State Park, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Delaware National Scenic River: Tamiment Resort & Conference Center, Tamiment , 4 miles away Mountain Manor Golf Club, Marshalls Creek , 7 miles away Villas At Treetops, Bushkill , 7 miles away Lords Valley Country Club, Hawley , 11 miles away Hidden Acres Golf Course, Montague , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Delaware National Scenic River Lake Shawanni, Sussex County , 7 miles away Crandon Lakes, Sussex County , 8 miles away White Lake, Warren County , 9 miles away Camp Sun Mountain Lake, Monroe County , 13 miles away Lake Ocquittunk, Sussex County , 13 miles away