• Winter sunrise, Kittatinny Ridge

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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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 »

Plane

Plane
Several major airports serve this area:
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Allentown/Bethlehem PA, 65 miles southwest
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) Avoca PA, 65 miles west of the park
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Newark NJ, 70 miles east
Private planes/Local Airports:
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport
Blairstown Airport

Did You Know?

A small steamboat passing a beach with rowboats

... that a century before this recreation area was formed, the Delaware Water Gap was touted as a Wonder of the World, and drew vacationers via rail lines from Philadelphia and New York City. There were trails to stroll, verandas for viewing the gap, and a steamboat for moonlight cruises. More...