Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Middle Delaware National Scenic River exhibit
• Hunting activity
• Toms Creek Recreation Site activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Waterfalls scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Fishing water
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Childs Park After Dark
• Millbrook Village Tour
• Milford Beach Cleanup - National Public Lands Day
• Forest Forensics Hike
• Histor-Tree Walk: The Trees of Millbrook Village
• Pop Up for Pups - BARK Ranger Program
• Hike with a Ranger - Military Trail from Walpack Center to Van Campen Inn 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · Walpack Center - Military Trail
• Walpack Center Day 12:00 PM–04:00 PM · Walpack Center
• Reservations Required - Plein Air Painting: Capturing Light at Millbrook Village 11:00 AM–02:00 PM · Millbrook Village

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

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 & when to go

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.

⚠ Park closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

Dingmans Falls site is closed 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.

Park alert: 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.

⚠ Park closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of park visitors and contractors.

Visitor center

Bushkill Meeting Center

Visitor center

Bushkill Meeting Center — A visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible. Hours change seasonally.

Visitor center

Kittatinny Point Visitor Center — Seasonal visitor center hours.

Facilities on the park map

3 picnic area, 19 restroom, 3 visitor information, 4 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Valley View Group Campground
• River Bend Group Campsite
• Rivers Bend Group Campground Primitive group campsites for parties of 5 to 15 people per site in an open area with some trees next to and above the river. Drinking water available. Parking available for up to six vehicles per site. · 5 campsites · Accessibility: facilities are handicap accessible, gravel paths
• QU-13
• QU-11
• FP-2
• FP-4
• QU-9
• FP-6
• Camp Ken-Etiwa-Pec
• Freeman Pt
• Quinn's Campsites

History

Opened

1965

• Park opened