For 40 miles the Middle Delaware River passes between low forested mountains with barely a house in sight. Then the river cuts through the mountain ridge to form the famed "Water Gap." Exiting the park, the river will run 200 miles more to Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean at Wilmington, Delaware.
Swim, fish, boat, canoe, kayak, raft and tube. The Middle Delaware is one of the cleanest rivers around; the Delaware watershed provides water for 10% of the nation's population
Hike the Endless Mountain
You are in the footsteps of two centuries of hikers as you climb the gateposts of the gap, Mt. Minsi and Mt. Tammany, and emerge atop the "endless mountain" — Kittatinny Ridge. You can hike 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail within the park.
Watch the Watershed at Work
The Water Gap is a geological testament to the power of flowing water.
On the Pennsylvania side, streams tumble off the Pocono plateau and rush through dark hemlock groves to the river. Watch the watershed in action at Dingmans Falls, Raymondskill, or Childs Park.
Stroll into the Past
There's still more to do; this valley has been a home for thousands of years, and dozens of historic structures dot the park's scenic byways. Step back to the year 1900 at Millbrook Village, open weekends in summer. In October, Millbrook Days brings the village alive with activity.
Write to
Visitor Services Division Delaware Water Gap NRA Bushkill, PA 18324-9999
Park Business/Lost & Found/Emergency: (570) 588-2435
Fax
(570) 588-2780
Climate
Link to non-commercial forecasts from the National Weather Service and to river conditions by selecting "more"
The park is about 35 miles long from north to south, and up to 8 miles wide: Milford PA is a the north end of the park. Bushkill PA is at the middle of the park. Delaware Water Gap PA is at the south end of the park. more...
