highs down to the 20's while Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's. Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River has beautiful nature scenery for your viewing pleasure.
Whitewater paddling is not for everyone
but if it's for you then we recommend Lackawaxen River, and you'll never forgive yourself if you dont go skiing at Ski Big Bear since you're here. Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is a beautiful segment of wilderness that is popular with people from near and far. There
is fine outdoors recreation at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River that you could benefit from.
The wonderful people of Beach Lake like to hang out nearby, and camping at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is good fun, Upper Delaware Campgrounds is a good local
campground.
As a part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River stretches 73.4 miles (118.3 km) along the New York-Pennsylvania border. The longest free-flowing river in the Northeast, it includes riffles and Class I and
II rapids between placid pools and eddies. Public fishing and boating accesses are provided, although most land along the river is privately owned. Wintering bald eagles are among the wildlife that may be seen here. This unit of the National Park Service is also home to John Roebling's
Delaware Aqueduct and the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA. Almost all land along the Upper Delaware River is privately owned, so visitors must respect private property. Of the total acreage authorized by Congress, only 30.37 acres are federally owned; the remainder of
the river corridor is nonfederal, with most land under private ownership. CONTACTS Email - UPDE_interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 570-729-7918 Write to
RR 2 Box 2428
Beach Lake,
PA 18405-9737 Phone
Headquarters - 570-729-7134
Visitor Information - 570-685-4871
Recorded Message - 845-252-7100
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
River use is permitted 24 hours a day, year-round, unless closed
due to flooding, ice floes or other hazardous conditions. Public river accesses are closed 10 PM to 5 AM. Most private liveries and campgrounds open mid-April through October. Visitor Services are usually provided between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, and on weekends through
the fall foliage season in October. Getting There
PLANE - Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, NY: 845-564-2100 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, PA: 570-457-3445 CAR - Many routes will bring you into the river corridor. Port Jervis,
NY and Hancock, NY are gateway communities. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Limited. Weather & Climate
Summer air temperatures average 75 - 85 degrees F (occasional 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 low 60s to highs in the mid-70s in July. Spring and fall climate is variable. Temperature can drop rapidly after sunset on occasional warm days. Wet suits may be required for river use. Winter air temperatures
(December to March) are normally below freezing, with frequent 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. Recommended Clothing: Always dress in layers in any season.
Be prepared for rain and cold weather at any time. Hypothermia is possible, especially on the river, even during the summer. Boaters and anglers should be prepared for cold water. Accessibility
Physical accessibility is currently limited. Exhibit areas at the Zane
Grey Museum, Roebling Bridge Tollhouse, and Narrowsburg Information Center are accessible with assistance only. An accessible entrance is planned for the Zane Grey Museum. The towpaths across Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct have recently been reconstructed and are wheelchair accessible.
Some of the Zane Grey novels available for sale are provided in large-print versions. A state-wide Telecommunications Relay Service is available for people with auditory or speech impairments. New York: Voice 1-800-421-1220 TT/TDD 1-800-662-1220 Pennsylvania: Voice 1-800-654-5988
TT/TDD 1-800-654-5984 If you have particular needs, or specific questions about facilities, please contact the park in advance of your visit. Getting Around
Plan ahead to make the most of your visit! FEES/PERMITS
Activity Fee
ZANE
GREY HOUSE PASS
$10.00 for Annual
No park entrance fees, but an interpretive program fee is charged for the Zane Grey Museum. Annual House Pass provides unlimited number of tours through the museum for a year.
ZANE GREY MUSEUM INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM FEE
$Varies,
see below for One Time
Children under 10 Free Children 10 through 15 $1.00 Adults 16 and over $2.00 Fall Foliage Train passengers $1.00 Annual House Pass $10.00
Permits
NEW YORK OR PENNSYLVANIA FISHING LICENSE
A New York or Pennsylvania
fishing license is required for all anglers, age 16 or older, on the Upper Delaware River.
CAMPING
Multiple Privately-Owned Campgrounds
Numerous privately-owned campgrounds are along or near the river; make reservations in advance. A Pennsylvania
State Forest primitive camping area for river users only is within the Buckhorn Natural Area of Delaware State Forest, near Stairstep Rapids, Pond Eddy, NY. Required permits are available from the National Park Service Barryville Office on NY Route 97 (Phone: 845-557-0222).
FACILITIES
Museums
ZANE
GREY MUSEUM
Phone - 570-685-4871
Location - The Zane Grey Museum is located on Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen, PA.
Closures - Closed during the winter except for a special weekend open house and special event on the last weekend in January, in honor of
Zane Grey's birthday.
Special Programs - The Zane Grey Museum is locate in the building which was home for the prolific western author between 1914 and 1918. NPS rangers and volunteers provide 20-minute guided tours through the museum with its collection of memorabilia,
photographs and books, and provide for sale a variety of Zane Grey books currently in print.
Exhibits - View the museum's collection of memorabilia, photographs and books. The book store provides, for sale, a variety of Zane Grey books currently in print.
Visitor
Centers
NPS INFORMATION CENTER IN NARROWSBURG, NY
Phone - 570-685-4871
Location - Main Street in Narrowsburg, NY
Closures - Closed during the winter.
Exhibits - Enjoy a few hands-on activities for young children.
Available
Facilities - Good selection of books for sale on local cultural and natural history and recreation. USGS topo maps for quadrants bordering the Upper Delaware River.
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