National Park Service
To help keep you safe and to share some wonderful things to do the Top 10 listed below will make your trip safe and enjoyable.
- Check out our park website for information about what to see and do on your visit to the park.
- ¿Vas al río? Debes de llevar un vestimento (que sea approvado de USCG) adecuadamente un chaleco de salvavidas a su medida. Por cada persona cuando esten a bordoy un silbato por barco. Ninos menores de 12 anos DEBEN DE USAR un chaleco de salvavidas a su medida (que sea approvado de USCG). Cuando valla en proceso.
- Stretch your legs on the six trails of the park’s “Take A Hike!” program. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water and a snack, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and give wildlife a wide berth. Hike all six trails and earn the coveted “Take A Hike!” patch!
- Want to get your passport book stamped? Check out our new passport cancellation station located at park headquarters – 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA. The passport cancellation station is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day!
- Try your hand at catching a trout or smallmouth bass. Just remember to have a New York or Pennsylvania fishing license.
- Have you heard of the wondrous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City? Well prior to building that great bridge, Engineer John Roebling built the Delaware Aqueduct for the D&H Canal. Today you can stroll across the bridge and get an impressive view of the Delaware River.
- Planning a river trip? Call the River Hotline at 845-252-7100 to get the daily weather forecast, height of the river, the river temperature, and how fast the river is flowing.
- When walking or wadding in the Delaware River be aware of uneven surfaces, slippery rocks, and sudden deep drop offs. When around the river it is always recommended that a life jacket be worn especially when swimming or wading.
- The Upper Delaware River Valley is home to both resident and wintering American bald eagles. Whether paddling on the river, hiking the trails, or enjoying a scenic drive keep your eyes open for these majestic birds.
- If you are going to kayak, tube, canoe, or raft you MUST CARRY a wearable (USCG Approved) appropriately sized life jacket for each person aboard. Children 12 years and younger MUST WEAR an appropriately sized USCG life jacket.