Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

About Delaware Water Gap

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The park offers year-round recreation including hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting.

Hours

Entrance fees

An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.

Getting there

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a long, narrow park that sits between two major interstates, I-80 at the south and I-84 at the north. US 209 is the main north/south road through the park on the Pennsylvania side and Old Mine Road is the main north/south road though the park on the New Jersey side.

Weather

Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30 F to highs of 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.

Things to do

Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Canoeing, Car or Front Country Camping, Climbing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Swimming, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Picnicking, RV Camping, Scenic Driving, Shopping, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.