Things to Do

Guide to the Gap park newspaper cover showing two women in a canoe on the Delaware river in summer
Check out our park newspaper

The Guide to the Gap is our park newspaper loaded with information about the park.

Visitors speak with a park ranger at Dingmans Falls
Accessibility Information

Accessibility information for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A team of bicyclists makes their way along Old mine Road in New Jersey. NPS Photo M. Cuff
Bicycling

This is your source for information on bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A lone fisherman sits in a small boat fishing the Delaware River.
Boating and Boating Safety

Information on Boating, Kayaking, or Canoeing within the Delaware Water Gap NRA and Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River

A man sets up a tent with a larger backpack off to the right side. NPS Photo
Camping

Information on camping within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Two kayakers paddle along the Delaware river in summer
Canoe and Kayak Rentals

Information on canoe, kayak, and raft rentals by partner companies authorized to work in the park

A man in a baseball hat casts a line into the Delaware river
Fishing the Delaware

Want to know where to fish and the rules for catching and eating them safely? Check out our fishing page for more information

Chickens grilling in a stone fireplace with wood burning gently below
Grilling & Picnicking

Information on grilling and picnicking

Hiking information found here
Hiking Trails

A link to information on hiking trails in the park

A black bear forages in a corn field within the park
Hunting

Hunting is an important and necessary part of the wildlife management program within the park

Junior Ranger Logo of ranger hat in a circle with the words junior ranger above and explore below
Junior Ranger Program Information

Earn your Junior Ranger Badge while enjoying your visit to the park

Watercolors of birds, a bridge, and a waterfall sit on Junior Ranger books
Kids Fun in National Parks

The park has lots of things to do to inspire our youngest visitors. From Junior Ranger books to the PEEC fossil trail and more. Come see us!

Light pink flowers on a lush green shrub. A lake is in the background.
Mohican Outdoor Center

Mountain laurels blooming in front of Catfish Pond.

The Marie Zimmermann Farmhouse is a building currently under a lease at Delaware Water Gap NRA
Current Leasing Opportunities

The Marie Zimmermann Farmhouse is an example of a building currently under a lease agreement at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A smiling ranger wears her traditional Campaign or "Flat Hat".
Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers offer visitors information, Junior Ranger materials, and Passport Stamps

A waterfall flows over moss covered rocks into a pool below.
Waterfalls for You to Enjoy

An abundance of waterfalls exist throughout the park and provide many opportunities to view their majesty. NPS Photo

Last updated: December 8, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 2

Bushkill, PA 18324

Phone:

570 426-2452

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