Parks / Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · NJ,PA
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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (3)
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.
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.
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.
Road Conditions
Old Mine Road Between Jager Road and Route 206 · Old Mine Road
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 visitor
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Old Mine Road Between Jager Road and Route 206 · Old Mine Road
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 visitor
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Old Mine Road Between Jager Road and Route 206 · Old Mine Road
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 visitor
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Old Mine Road Between Jager Road and Route 206 · Old Mine Road
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 visitor
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Road Closures in New Jersey · Main Street and Route 615
The bridge on Main Street in Walpack Center is closed indefinitely due to structural damage from a vehicle collision. Route 615 is closed in Flatbrookville due to landslide and active slope failure.
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Road Closures in New Jersey · Main Street and Route 615
The bridge on Main Street in Walpack Center is closed indefinitely due to structural damage from a vehicle collision. Route 615 is closed in Flatbrookville due to landslide and active slope failure.
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Road Closures in New Jersey · Main Street and Route 615
The bridge on Main Street in Walpack Center is closed indefinitely due to structural damage from a vehicle collision. Route 615 is closed in Flatbrookville due to landslide and active slope failure.
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Road Closures in New Jersey · Main Street and Route 615
The bridge on Main Street in Walpack Center is closed indefinitely due to structural damage from a vehicle collision. Route 615 is closed in Flatbrookville due to landslide and active slope failure.
Impact: all-lanes-closed
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Campgrounds (6)
Dingmans Campground
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. Camping is available from April until October most years. Telephone 570-828-1551 for details.
Details →Mohican Outdoor Center
Primitive group campsites 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.
Details →River Camping
The Middle Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers 62 primitive campsites along the water. These sites are available for overnight paddling trips along the Delaware River. Reservations for these boat-in only sites can be made on Recreation.gov. For overnight vehicle parking, please visit https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/index.htm to register your vehicle.
Details →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.
Details →Valley View Group Campground
Primitive group campsites in an open area with some trees next to the river. Drinking water available at the nearby Bushkill Access. Groups of 5 to 15 people can reserve these sites. Only Site One is handicap accessible.
Details →Worthington State Forest Campground
The park has 78 tent and trailer sites along two miles of river frontage. Each site contains a picnic table and a fire ring. Showers, modern toilet facilities and drinking water are available. Sites 1-23 are available for tent camping only and sites 29 -82 are available for tents, travel trailers and motorhomes.
Details →Upcoming Events
Millbrook Village Tour
Sep 5, 2026 · Millbrook Village
Weaving Demonstrations at Millbrook Village
Sep 5, 2026
Hike with a Ranger - Military Trail from Walpack Center to Van Campen Inn
Sep 6, 2026 · Walpack Center - Military Trail
Things to Do
Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail
Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail
Easy Hike Along Hornbecks Creek
An easy, one-mile out and back hike along the Lower Hornbecks Creek will lead visitors to a small waterfall, but the waterfall is only part of the view!
Hike the Cliff Trail
The Cliff Trial along the Raymondskill Ridge has gorgeous scenic views and just enough elevation gain to get the heart pumping.
Millbrook Village
Take a walk around Millbrook Village.
Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on the McDade Trail
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the McDade Recreational Trail.
Tour Old Mine Road
Take a tour of Old Mine Road.
Visitor Centers
- Bushkill Meeting Center
- Kittatinny Point Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.