Recreational River. I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a great time here at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. There's so much to do here at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River that you need to camp here for a while, Hideaway Lakes Camping is a good place for that;
going for a hike along the White Deer Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Lackawaxen River, and a perfect spot to camp here at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is Wilsonville Recreation Area. Upper Delaware
Scenic & Recreational River is a common place to spend time for the inhabitants of Beach Lake.
A visit to Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is a delightful choice when you've gotta get out.
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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