About This Park
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.
Activities
Current Alerts
Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect
Roads and areas of the park may be closed or inaccessible during the winter, Please check the park's current conditions page to learn more.
More detailsDingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.
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Photos
Fulmer Falls is the second of three waterfalls in George W. Childs Park
Credit: NPS Photo
A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking
Credit: NPS Photo
High view of the Delaware River from atop Mount Tammany
Credit: NPS Photo
Great Blue Herons attend their nests in a tree
Credit: NPS Photo/Dan Mohr
Dingmans Falls in summer, as seen from the wheelchair and stroller accessible boardwalk
Credit: NPS Photo / Michael Cuff
Silver Thread Falls, as seen from the Dingmans Falls Boardwalk
Credit: NPS Photo / Michael Cuff
Plan Your Visit
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Park roads are open 24-hours a day. Most day-use areas within the park are open sunrise to sunset (such as trailhead parking lots, Millbrook Village, and all picnic areas).
Visitor Centers
Bushkill Meeting Center
A visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible. America the Beautiful passes and park season passes are available by appointment only. Visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
6414 Milford RdEast Stroudsburg,, PA 18302
Operating Hours
Bushkill Meeting Center
A visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible. America the Beautiful passes and park season passes are available by appointment only. Visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
6414 Milford RdEast Stroudsburg,, PA 18302
Operating Hours
Things to Do
Easy Hike Along Hornbecks Creek
An easy, one-mile out and back hike along the Lower Hornbecks Creek will lead visitors to a small waterfall, but the wat...
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Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on the McDade Trail
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the McDade Recreational Trail.
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Hike the Cliff Trail
The Cliff Trial along the Raymondskill Ridge has gorgeous scenic views and just enough elevation gain to get the heart p...
Duration: 1-4 Hours
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Lesson Plans
Explore the full collection of educator resources from the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.
Part of the 9/11 Trail
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is one of the National Park Service sites connected by the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+ mile pathway of remembrance linking the three 9/11 memorial sites.
Park information provided by the National Park Service. Data refreshed daily.