Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Possible Delays on Old Mine Road due to Van Campens bridge repairs

Due to a bridge repair project over the Van Campens Brook, visitors on Old Mine Road may encounter delays over Summer 2025. The road will remain open, with single-lane traffic during working hours.

Main Street Walpack Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

Main Street in Walpack Center is closed at the Flatbrook Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge.

Dingmans Falls Trail, Visitor Center, and Access Roads Closed for Bridge Replacement - Summer 2025

Dingmans Falls site is closed for Summer 2025 for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.

Title Delaware Water Gap
Park Code dewa
Description 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 lo...
Location
Contact
Activities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Freshwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$10.00
Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people).
Campgrounds Count: 6

Dingmans Campground

  • Call 570-828-1551 or 877-828-1551 for reservations.
  • Dingmans Campground is a 136-site rustic campground located in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. Dingmans Campground offers a variety of settings with campsites along the river, forest campsites, as well as RV water and electric campsites. Group campsites for 20 to 40 people available.

Mohican Outdoor Center

  • For rates and availability, call AMC Reservations at (603) 466-2727, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, or book online.
  • Primitive group campsites and some cabins in a wooded setting adjacent to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New Jersey; Drinking water available; Call 603-466-2727 for additional information regarding lodge or cabin rentals.

River Camping

  • Boat-in only sites are reservable for overnight paddling trips on Recreation.gov. Sites are reserved by zone, not by individual sites, allowing for flexibility and spontaneity. Choose a zone in the trajectory of your trip, reserve a site, and pick a site on the spot within that zone while you float.

Rivers Bend Group Campground

  • Reservations are to be made on Recreation.gov.
  • River's Bend Group Campground offers visitors a place to enjoy being away from it all. The site has accessible restroom facilities and an open space to easily explore. The site has views of the Delaware River and access to nearby trails, fishing, and the historic Millbrook Village with its 1880's charm. The smell of flowers in the spring makes the drive to Rivers Bend a must try. Enjoy and don't forget to prepare for things like ticks, trash, or water safety. Your safety is our top priority.

Valley View Group Campground

  • Reservations are made on Recreation.gov.

Worthington State Forest Campground

  • The Worthington State Forest campground offers 23 tent-only, 52 tent/trailer campsites accommodating a maximum of 6 people per site, and 3 group sites with a maximum capacity of 35 people per site. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern holder and is within walking distance to showers and bathrooms. Dumpsters and recycling bins are located behind the park office. Group sites have a bear proof food storage locker on site. A small picnic area is also available on a first come/first served basis and offers picnic tables and charcoal grills. Firewood is sold at the main office during business hours.
Places Count: 1

Peters Valley School of Craft

Peters Valley School of Craft's campus is made up of the former village of Bevans. This campus is for fine arts students and instructors. Self-guided tours of the historic grounds and studios are available during the summer on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

  • The campus is made up of different homes and buildings in various styles. The Greek Revival House, behind and up the hill from the old general store, is the most recognizable building for its architecture, as a multi-floor building with the large Greek-style columns and porches on every floor.
Visitor Centers Count: 1

Bushkill Meeting Center

  • Bushkill Meeting Center
  • A visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible.
Things to do Count: 1

  • Tour Old Mine Road
  • Take a tour of Old Mine Road.
Tours Count: 0
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