{"id":"nps-dewa","slug":"delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area","name":"Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area","designation":"National Recreation Area","category":"national-recreation-area","categoryLabel":"National Recreation Area","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"DEWA","designation":"National Recreation Area","sourceId":"nps-dewa"}],"states":["NJ","PA"],"stateNames":["New Jersey","Pennsylvania"],"location":{"lat":41.12793491,"lon":-74.94751173},"bbox":[-75.3664,40.9337,-74.7466,41.3461],"acres":{"value":68586,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/dewa/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=41.3461&b_tl_lng=-75.3664&b_br_lat=40.9337&b_br_lng=-74.7466","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Delaware%20Water%20Gap%20National%20Recreation%20Area","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79C4E3-1DD8-B71B-0B9EC12DFCA00E1C.jpg","title":"Delaware Water Gap","alt":"View of the Delaware River cutting between two low mountain peaks","caption":"The Delaware Water Gap is the geologic formation that gives the park its name. This distinctive cut thru the Kittatinny ridgeline was made by the Delaware River over thousands of years.","credit":"Courtesy of James Hicks","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79C5ED-1DD8-B71B-0BFDBB0313C6B8A7.jpg","title":"Fulmer Falls","alt":"A waterfall flows toward the viewer along a rocky riverbed.","caption":"Fulmer Falls is the second of three waterfalls in George W. Childs Park","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79C725-1DD8-B71B-0BF77E79A3DBB0E3.jpg","title":"Millbrook Days","alt":"A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking","caption":"A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79C832-1DD8-B71B-0BAACF8A16A81B90.jpg","title":"River View from Mount Tammany","alt":"a snaking river view from a mountain top","caption":"High view of the Delaware River from atop Mount Tammany","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79CA13-1DD8-B71B-0B31EF4B06834D81.jpg","title":"Nesting Great Blue Herons","alt":"Great Blue Herons attending their nests in a tree","caption":"Great Blue Herons attend their nests in a tree","credit":"NPS Photo/Dan Mohr","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/47B1994C-1DD8-B71B-0BC5F687A7941034.jpg","title":"Dingmans Falls","alt":"A strongly running Dingmans Falls waterfall surrounded by plants.","caption":"Dingmans Falls in summer, as seen from the wheelchair and stroller accessible boardwalk","credit":"NPS Photo / Michael Cuff","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/48A04A6F-1DD8-B71B-0B8CFD4841E55718.jpg","title":"Silver Thread Falls","alt":"Tall and narrow, Silver Thread Falls","caption":"Silver Thread Falls, as seen from the Dingmans Falls Boardwalk","credit":"NPS Photo / Michael Cuff","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Boating","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Canoe or Kayak Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Group Camping","RV Camping","Climbing","Fishing","Freshwater Fishing","Fly Fishing","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Hunting and Gathering","Hunting","Paddling","Canoeing","Canoe or Kayak Camping","Kayaking","Junior Ranger Program","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snowshoeing","Swimming","Freshwater Swimming","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Arts","Dams","Conservation Movement","Animals","Birds","Foothills, Plains and Valleys","Forests and Woodlands","Geology","Freshwater Springs","Lakes","River and Riparian","Scenic Views","Trails","Waterfalls","Wetlands"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"10.00","description":"Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people)."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"Annual seasonal pass for expanded amenity fee areas.\n\nPasses can be purchased from park visitor centers or staffed fee booths located at Milford Beach, Smithfield Beach, and Turtle Beach."}],"hours":[{"name":"Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area","description":"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).","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a long, narrow park that sits between two major interstates, I-80 at the south and I-84 at the north. US 209 is the main north/south road through the park on the Pennsylvania side and Old Mine Road is the main north/south road though the park on the New Jersey side.","weatherInfo":"Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30 F to highs of 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.","contacts":{"phone":"5704262452","email":"dewa_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Kittatinny Point Visitor Center","description":"A seasonal visitor center in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap with picnic areas, boat launches, and hiking trails.","url":"","lat":40.970195414158525,"lon":-75.12823914844341}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Dingmans Campground","description":"Dingmans Campground is a 136-site rustic campground located in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. Dingmans Campground offers a variety of settings with campsites along the river, forest campsites, as well as RV, water, and electric campsites. Group campsites for 20 to 40 people available. Camping is available from April until October most years. Telephone 570-828-1551 for details.","url":"https://www.dingmanscampground.com/","reservationUrl":null,"sites":136},{"name":"Rivers Bend Group Campground","description":"Primitive group campsites for parties of 5 to 15 people per site in an open area with some trees next to and above the river. Drinking water available. Parking available for up to six vehicles per site.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/group-camping.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Delaware%20Water%20Gap%20National%20Recreation%20Area&entity_id=2663&entity_type=recarea","sites":5},{"name":"Valley View Group Campground","description":"Primitive group campsites in an open area with some trees next to the river. Drinking water available at the nearby Bushkill Access. Groups of 5 to 15 people can reserve these sites. Only Site One is handicap accessible.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/group-camping.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Delaware%20Water%20Gap%20National%20Recreation%20Area&entity_id=2663&entity_type=recarea","sites":5},{"name":"Mohican Outdoor Center","description":"Primitive group campsites in a wooded setting adjacent to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New Jersey; Drinking water available; Call 603-466-2727 for additional information regarding lodge or cabin rentals.","url":"https://www.outdoors.org/lodging-camping/lodges/mohican","reservationUrl":"https://reservations.outdoors.org/","sites":16},{"name":"Worthington State Forest Campground","description":"The park has 78 tent and trailer sites along two miles of river frontage.  Each site contains a picnic table and a fire ring. Showers, modern toilet facilities and drinking water are available. Sites 1-23 are available for tent camping only and sites 29 -82 are available for tents, travel trailers and motorhomes.","url":"https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/worthingtonstateforest.html","reservationUrl":"https://www.njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/Park/Details?locationId=20","sites":0},{"name":"River Camping","description":"The Middle Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers 62 primitive campsites along the water. These sites are available for overnight paddling trips along the Delaware River. Reservations for these boat-in only sites can be made on Recreation.gov. For overnight vehicle parking, please visit https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/index.htm to register your vehicle.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/river-camping.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10174884","sites":62}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"wallkill-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":33},{"slug":"cherry-valley-national-wildlife-refuge","km":36},{"slug":"morristown-national-historical-park","km":53},{"slug":"upper-delaware-scenic-and-recreational-river","km":60},{"slug":"great-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge","km":61},{"slug":"steamtown-national-historic-site","km":68}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=dewa"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement","text":"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.","url":"https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZoom3uMr/","updated":"2026-07-29 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-242DC728-7BD3-46D6-B3AD-AFF46852B76D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026","text":"Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of park visitors and contractors.","url":"https://www.facebook.com/DelWaterGapNPS/posts/pfbid0FaGH16GVU8G1wSL8SSVUajiHDgWLgYXjSFMzfU1sVQLCX9ei1jN9xuxZq8A4ZYrJl","updated":"2026-04-22 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-F98F5A32-5768-4034-AE6C-2380F611CFE8"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Main Street Walpack Bridge Closed Until Further Notice","text":"Main Street in Walpack Center is closed at the Flatbrook Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge.","url":null,"updated":"2025-05-13 15:00:38.0","id":"nps-B7FE65A8-C8D0-4A97-906A-EAD896F10083"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area.geojson"}