• Winter sunrise, Kittatinny Ridge

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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    Childs Park opens Thursday, May 23. Dingmans Falls, Blue Mt Lakes/Skyline and unpaved Old Mine roads open. STILL CLOSED PA: Mt. Minsi spur trails closed due to falcon nesting; Hornbecks & Adams Trails closed; McDade Trail closed trail miles 24.5 to 27.5 More »

Wildlife Safety

Part of the experience of visiting an area such as the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is the opportunity to view various types of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is important, however, to remember that the park is their home, and humans are just visitors.

For their safety and yours, please follow these basic guidelines:

  • Never approach the wildlife. Respect their space and keep a safe distance between you and the wildlife.
  • Never feed the wildlife. By feeding animals they become dependent on human food, which can lead to dangerous situations between humans and animals.
  • Report sick or injured wildlife to Park Dispatch at (570) 426-2457; don't try to help them on your own.
  • Sick or injured animals may attack out of fear.
  • Never remove any wildlife from the park.
  • Remember to keep your pets on a 6 foot leash to protect both them and the local wildlife.

Did You Know?

The "AT" symbol routed on a wood sign on a tree.

... that the Appalachian Trail (AT) runs more than 25 miles through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The AT crosses the Delaware River and the Water Gap on a walkway on the Interstate-80 bridge. With bus service to New York and Philadelphia nearby, a hike on the AT is only a ride and a backpack away! More...