• The Upper Delaware's mild rapids and quiet pools are ideal for canoeing, kayaking, or rafting.

    Upper Delaware

    Scenic & Recreational River NY,PA

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Tranquility and Excitement

Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.

Features

  • Each winter nearly 200 Bald Eagles migrate to the Upper Delaware region.

    The Eagles of the Upper Delaware

    Each winter Bald Eagles migrate to the Upper Delaware region. Breeding eagles remain in the area year-round, building nests and raising their young.

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  • Wear a lifejacket while boating, swimming, or fishing. Wear it for life!

    River Safety

    Planning for a safe river trip begins before you get on the river. Respect the river! Wear a life jacket when boating, swimming, or fishing.

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  • The mild rapids and quiet pools are ideal for families and first time boaters.

    Boating

    The Upper Delaware’s mild rapids and quiet pools are ideal for canoeing, kayaking, or rafting. Bring your own boat or rent from a licensed livery.

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  • The Upper Delaware is one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States.

    Fishing

    The pristine water of the Delaware River provides ideal habitat for a great variety of fish species and is well known for ample fishing opportunities.

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  • Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct carried canal boats across the Delaware River.

    Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct

    The Delaware Aqueduct, the oldest existing wire cable suspension bridge in the U.S., was designed by John A. Roebling for the D&H Canal.

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  • Zane Grey began his writing career while living in Lackawaxen, PA.

    Zane Grey Museum

    Prolific western author Zane Grey began his writing career relating stories of his experiences along the Upper Delaware River.

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Did You Know?

Narrowsburg Pool

The Delaware River’s deepest point is in Narrowsburg, New York, at an astounding 113 feet deep. It is believed to be a “plunge pool” from a glacial waterfall or possibly  a pothole scoured out by a whirlpool.