• A waterfall in the park

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

  • Closures

    A section of US Rt. 209 and several other areas remain closed until repairs are complete. More »

Parks & Natural Places in the Area

NATIONAL PARKS and FEDERALLY DESIGNATED NATURAL AREAS

Appalachian National Scenic Trail (runs through this national recreation area)

Middle Delaware National Scenic River (within this national recreation area)

Sunfish Pond National Natural Landmark (in Worthington State Forest)

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (begins 10 miles north of this national recreation area)

* The Upper Delaware has whitewater rafting; this recreation area does not. *

Lower Delaware National Wild & Scenic River (begins 20 miles south of this national recreation area)

All National Parks | All National Rivers | National Parks on the Delaware River

 

STATE PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS

Worthington State Forest (borders on the recreation area)

All New Jersey State Forests and Parks | All Pennsylvania State Forests and Parks

 

OTHER  INTERSTATE DESIGNATIONS

Delaware River Basin Commission

Did You Know?

Sketch of a hand being scratched by the claws of a bear

... that Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is home to hundreds of black bears. The bears are usually peaceful, but they are still large, wild animals that can maul a person. Don't approach or annoy bears! Don't let your dog chase a mother bear or her cubs! NEVER FEED A BEAR! More...