River has to offer, you can camp at Outdoor World Timothy Lake, and there's some interesting stuff to spot at Snyder Dam right next door to Delaware National Scenic River. At Delaware National Scenic River you find a load of outdoors recreation that you may make use of.
You'll
wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things at Delaware National Scenic River. There's so much to do here at Delaware National Scenic River that you need to camp here for a while, Ken's woods Campgrounds is a splendid place for that, and you'll hit upon a pretty
lake called Sunset Lake. It's a popular place to get away to for people from Bushkill. If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Delaware National Scenic River. Delaware National Scenic River is not the only location nearby, Pocono Mountain Lake is
a nearby lake, and Delaware National Scenic River is not far at all from Bushkill.
Delaware National Scenic River is a wonderful place to visit for more than one day, Walpack Valley Campground is a wonderful place to camp nearby, and not far from Delaware National Scenic River
you obtain some great water scenery at Gorson Dam. Very great water scenery is available at Snyder Dam near Delaware National Scenic River, and a lake nearby is Landis Lake. Delaware National Scenic River is a lovely section of wilderness that everyone likes.
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. FEES/PERMITS
Activity Fee
RECREATION FEES FOR SOME AREAS
$Varies
for One Time
Some park areas, such as boat launches and beaches, have a user fee. These fees are used to defray certain park operating costs (resource management, infrastructure repair, and maintenance projects, etc.).
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.
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