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Key Information
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge an entrance fee, but certain areas are subject to expanded amenity fees.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Park FeesAmenity fees will be charged from April 15th, 2024 to October 14th, 2024.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge entrance fees to visit the park. Specific areas used for swimming, picnicking, and launching boats do have expanded amenity fees. These fees cover the cost of maintenance in these areas. Expanded Amenity Fee Areas
Please Note: Smithfield, Milford, and Turtle Beaches will only accept credit/debit card payments when employees are on duty. Separate payment stations are available for cash payment. Cash is accepted at all other fee areas in the park and at the three beaches when fee collectors are not on duty. Credit/debit card payments cannot be made at Dingmans and Bushkill Accesses. Important Fee Information
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Season PassesAttention: Please call (570) 426 - 2452 for times and sites to purchase passes.Season passes for Delaware Water Gap NRA can be purchased by mail, over the phone, or in-person during open business hours.
Park Entrance Fees
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge entrance fees to the park. However, certain sites are subject to expanded amenity fees.
Park Entrance Fee - Free The Park does does not charge an entrance fee but does have expanded amenity fees. Park Vehicle Season Pass - $45.00 We have season passes for $45.00 that are good for one vehicle only in this park only (DEWA); a 2nd pass for vehicles registered to same address is $25.00; a 3rd pass for vehicles registered to same address is $12.50, and 4th pass for vehicles registered to same address is $6.25. Senior and Accessible fees are 1/2 price of season passes. Vehicle Expanded amenity fee - $10.00 Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Daily fees are per vehicle for up to 7 adult occupants. Any additional adults are $2.00 per person. We do not charge for children 15 and younger. Bicycle expanded amenity fee - $2.00 Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Those who walk or bicycle in to use the beaches are charged a fee. Pedestrian expanded amenity fee - $2.00 Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Those who walk in to use the beaches are charged a fee. America The Beautiful PassesNational Park and Federal Recreational Lands PassIf you plan to visit public lands with an entrance fee, check out the America the Beautiful Pass Program. These passes cover entrance fees, certain expanded amenity fees, and provide discounts at designated federal lands. For more information on aquiring an America the Beautiful Pass and what they cover, please visit the USGS Store. Every Kid Outdoors
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Last updated: April 10, 2024