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Delaware National Scenic River |
Description:
In 1978, Congress designated the section of the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The river flows 40 miles through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and offers excellent opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing.
Designations:
National Scenic River (November 10, 1978)
Accessibility:
Accessible parking, buildings, and restrooms at visitor centers and at Headquarters.
Accessible picnic sites at Kittatinny, Depew, and Watergate in New Jersey, and at Milford Beach, Childs Park, Toms Creek, and Smithfield Beach in Pennsylvania.
Brochure on accessibility in the park is available at visitor centers and at Headquarters.
Getting Around:
The Middle Delaware National Scenic River flows through the heart of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Combined, these two areas have property located in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including approximately 40 miles of the Delaware River. These areas fall within five counties, three in Pennsylvania (Northampton, Monroe, and Pike) and two in New Jersey (Warren and Sussex).
No public transportation is available within the recreation area.
Activites:
Boating | Camping | Fishing | Hunting | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Stargazing | Kayaking | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Delaware National Scenic River
Plane:
Each of the following three airports are approximately 1 1/2 hours away from our Headquaters Building (located in Bushkill, PA):
Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA: 1-888-FLY-LVIA, 610-266-6000
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, PA: 570-457-3445
Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ: 973-961-6000
Car:
We are located on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (and very close to the New York border).
Approximate distance from several major cities:
Philadelphia, PA - 90 miles
New York City, NY - 70 miles
Newark, NJ - 64 miles
Scranton, PA - 53 miles
From northern Pennsylvania and New England, connect to Interstate 84, then to Route 209 South (Exit 10) through Milford or (Exit 11) Matamoras to enter the north end of the park. Pick up a map or brochure at the Matamoras, PA I-84 Welcome Center.
From southern Pennsylvania and points west, connect to Interstate 80 East; past Stroudsburg take 209 North (Exit 52) to the middle of the park at Bushkill - Visit Bushkill Visitor Center for information and brochures - or cross the I-80 bridge to first exit in New Jersey. Visit Kittatinny Point Visitor Center for information and brochures.
From New York City and New Jersey, connect to Interstate 80 West to the Delaware Water Gap at the south end of the park. Pick up a map and brochure at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center. Routes NJ 15 N and 206 W lead to the north end of the park and Milford, PA.
Public Transportation
Bus, Airplane, Train, Car Rental and Taxi Services are available near the recreation area:
Bus service between New York City and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA stops at Stroudsburg, PA - 4 miles from the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail at the Gap.
Martz Bus Lines: 570-421-3040 Greyhound Bus Service: 1-800-231-2222
Limited seasonal bus service from New York City area to Milford and Matamoras, PA. Regular daily service is provided to Port Jervis, NY.
Shortline Bus Service: 1-800-631-8405
Limited daily passenger train service is available from Hoboken, NJ, to Port Jervis, NY. PATH (subway) connection is available from New York City to Hoboken.
MTA Metro-North Railroad: 1-800-638-7646
Limited auto rental and taxi service may be available in Stroudsburg, Milford and Matamoras, PA, and Port Jervis, NY.
Attractions:
Worthington State Forest
Phone:908-841-9575
Stokes State Forest
Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
Phone:570-296-9630
The Delaware State Forest
Phone:570-895-4000
Promised Land State Park
Phone:570-676-3428
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Contact Information for Delaware National Scenic River
Middle Delaware National Scenic River
c/o Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Bushkill, PA
18324
Phone: 570-588-2435
Fax: 570-588-2780
Located near Walpack / Bushkill, NJ,PA
For more information on Delaware National Scenic River
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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