Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area NJ, PA

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Information on camping within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Tour Old Mine Road
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Duration: 1-3 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: Yes
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Take a tour of Old Mine Road.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hike the Cliff Trail
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Front-Country Hiking
- Duration: 1-4 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: Yes
- Location: Cliff Trail at Hackers Trailhead
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
The Cliff Trial along the Raymondskill Ridge has gorgeous scenic views and just enough elevation gain to get the heart pumping.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Biking
- Reservations: No
- Pets: Yes
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on the McDade Trail
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Snowshoeing
- Reservations: No
- Pets: Yes
- Location: McDade Recreational Trail
- Season: Winter
- Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the McDade Recreational Trail.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Millbrook Village
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Arts and Culture
- Reservations: Yes
- Pets: Yes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
Take a walk around Millbrook Village.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Eshback Access
- Type: Place
- Locations: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Eshback Access is a rustic and rocky river access and parking area for the McDade Recreational Trail. This access is for launching motor and paddle boats only. Due to the uneven terrain and natural erosion of this access, there is no ADA Accessible parking or amenities. Swimming and picnicking are not permitted at Eshback Access.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
George W. Childs Park
- Type: Place
- Locations: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
George W. Childs Park is ADA Accessible from the parking area to the first two viewing platforms. Beyond those viewing platforms, hikers can take walkways and stairs down along the ravine to view multiple waterfalls. Pets are NOT permitted at this site.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hackers Falls Trail
- Type: Place
- Locations: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Buttermilk Falls
- Type: Place
- Locations: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Buttermilk Falls is the tallest waterfall in New Jersey. There is also a steep hike to the Appalachian Trail that begins from this location. Access to Buttermilk Falls is extremely limited in the winter months.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Dingmans Access
- Type: Place
- Locations: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Dingmans Access is a recreational fee area with river access. There is one large boat launch for personal paddle and motor vessels. The historic Dingmans Bridge is just north of the launch. Swimming is not permitted at this site.

Last updated: February 4, 2025

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 2
Bushkill, PA 18324

Phone:

570 426-2452

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