Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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.
Photo: Courtesy of James Hicks / NPS
About Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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.
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Driving times from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$10.00Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people).
Hours
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?
- Entrance to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Steamtown National Historic Site (1 h 9 min), Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (1 h 17 min), Thomas Edison National Historical Park (1 h 18 min), Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (1 h 20 min), Morristown National Historical Park (1 h 21 min), Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (1 h 33 min).