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River Safety, River Road
River Road is closed 6/18-20 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for routine repair. ... Until river levels drop, swimming is prohibited and life jackets muist be worn on any vessel on the rriver within the park. More »
Drive
A view of the Gap NPS Image Much of the recreation area can be viewed and enjoyed from the comfort of your vehicle. The following tips and links will help you make the most of your drive, and help you enjoy a safe visit. Always observe the speed limit, and watch out for local wildlife. Bears, deer, and other wildlife will often cross the road and can create hazards around blind turns. There are three overlooks in Pennsylvania along Route 611 which offer views of the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap-but from ground level. For dramatic views of the river valley from above, you will need to leave the car behind and take a hike. Directions to Point of Gap Overlook Buttermilk Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in New Jersey, is accessible by motor vehicle. Dingmans Falls, while not necessarily drivable, is wheelchair and stroller accessible via a short boardwalk. Other falls can only be discovered on foot. Directions to Buttermilk Falls Millbrook Village, Walpack Center, and Peters Valley are all charming points of interest for your scenic driving tour of the New Jersey side of the park. Directions to Millbrook Village It is possible to plan a driving circuit around the park, following the river up one side and down the other. However, seasonal and emergency road closures and road conditions may pose a challenge for motorcycles and some motor vehicles. |
Did You Know?
... that shad have made a comeback in the Delaware River, due to pollution control. This member of the herring family lives its adult life in the ocean, but travels up rivers and streams to spawn. Each spring, anglers follow the "shad run" up the Delaware River to catch these hard-fighting fish. More...