Paddlers slip down the river between low forested mountains; anglers wade the trout streams; hikers scan the valley from the ridge or peer into the 1000-foot-deep Water Gap. The valley has known human hand and voice for 10,000 years. Floodplains nourished the Native farmer; waterfalls drew the Victorian vacationer. Today, a 70,000-acre park welcomes those who seek the outdoors close to home. Read More
Check here for updates on which roads, trails, and facilities are open
Learn how to recreate responsibly and stay safe when visiting the park in the time of COVID.
Check current weather and river conditions before you visit.
Trek 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail along the "endless mountain - the Kittatinny Ridge
The Delaware Water Gap is still forming today, a testament to the power of flowing water.
Download a digital copy of the Guide to the Gap to help plan your trip.
Last updated: December 3, 2020