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    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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Group Campsites (Park operated)

A broad bend in a river with forested shorelines, seen from river level
The River in Walpack Bend, at Rivers Bend Group Campsites, NJ.
 

Groups of five or more campers may reserve group campsites in either of the park's two group campsites: Valley View Group Campsites in Pennsylvania on Rt. 209 and just above Walpack Bend, or Rivers Bend Group Campsites in New Jersey on Old Mine Road north of Millbrook Village, right in Walpack Bend. Both sites are on the river, allowing for overnight canoe camping of an entire group together. Pets and alcohol are not permitted.

The cost for a group campsite permit is a flat rate of $30.00, per site, per night.

To confirm availability for the dates that you want, call (570) 296-8757, or write to:
Group Campsite Reservations
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
1978 River Road
Bushkill, PA 18324

Please include the following information in your communication:
the name of your group (if an organized group)
the name and phone number of the person in charge
the number of campers
you choice of Rivers Bend Group Campsites NJ or Valley View Group Campsites PA
your desired dates for camping.

You will receive an application form and an envelope with a reservation number marked on it. Return the completed application, along with a money order or cashier's check payable to National Park Service.

Did You Know?

Sketch of a dam with forests on the river banks.

... that the reservoir of the proposed Tocks Island Dam would have inundated 30 miles of the Delaware River and 30,000 acres of its river valley (now part of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.) The defeat of the dam was an early victory of the environmental movement in this country. More...