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Current Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Swimming, Wading, and Jumping In and Around Waterfalls is PROHIBITED!

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Swimming, Wading, and Jumping In and Around Waterfalls is PROHIBITED! Swimming, wading, and jumping into the waterfalls and areas above and below waterfalls is prohibited in the entire Park. Your safety is vital to us. Please don't risk your LIFE. There are costly fines for violating federal law.
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Information

• Park Visitor Sites are Reaching Maximum Capacity Early in the Day

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Park Visitor Sites are Reaching Maximum Capacity Early in the Day On weekends, high use visitation areas such as swim beaches, visitor centers, and water falls reach parking capacity by 10:00 am causing up to 90-minute wait times and temporary area closures. Please plan accordingly and have alternate plans.

• Dingmans Falls Visitor Center is Closed to RVs and Trailers on Weekends, and holidays.

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Dingmans Falls Visitor Center is Closed to RVs and Trailers on Weekends, and holidays. Due to the heavy volume of traffic and long wait times, Dingmans Falls Visitor Center is closed to recreational vehicles and trailers on both weekends and holidays.

• Pavement Along Parts of Old Mine Road is Rough and Pitted Due to Storm Damage

  Alert 3 , Severity ,information ,, Pavement Along Parts of Old Mine Road is Rough and Pitted Due to Storm Damage The pavement along Old Mine Road between Flatbrookville and Worthington State Forest is rough and pitted due to storm damage. Drive slowly and use caution.

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Seasonal Road Closures

• Blue Mountain Lakes Road (in New Jersey) above the Blue Mountain Lakes trailhead parking area – closed January 1 until snow has melted in the spring (usually mid-April)
  
• Skyline Drive (in New Jersey) – closed January 1 until snow has melted in the spring (usually mid-April)
  
• Access road to Dingmans Falls (in Pennsylvania) parking area – closed at first significant snowfall until snow has melted in the spring (usually mid-April)
  
• Hialeah Picnic Area – closed at first significant snowfall until snow has melted in the spring (usually mid-April)
  
• George W. Childs Park – closed at first significant snowfall until snow has melted in the spring (usually mid-April)

National Weather Service
Upper Delaware River

• Conditions for Uppper Delaware

Middle Delaware River

• Montague (north end of park)
• Map of Middle and Lower Delaware Basin
• Tocks Island (south end of park)
• More about the Gage at Montague NJ

Lower Delaware River

• Conditions for Lower Delaware Basin

USGS Current Water Data
Three gauges monitor the river and two major tributaries within the park. Ideal canoeing and kayaking conditions are generally considered at river levels under seven feet (as measured at the Montague gauge).

• Delaware River Gauge at Montague NJ
• Delaware Water Gauge at Delaware Water Gap, PA
• Flat Brook (creek) near Flatbrookville NJ
• WaterWatch in Pennsylvania
• WaterWatch in New Jersey
  

High Water Events
A High Water Event is declared when the predicted water levels may necessitate the closing of buildings, facilities, roads, and/or the river corridor itself. The park takes specific actions when the river levels are predicted to reach specific heights as indicated at the Montague gage.

• 8 feet and higher – wearing lifejacket is mandatory; no swimming is permitted at river beaches
• 13 feet and higher – Bushkill Access is closed
• 18 feet and higher – river is considered dangerous; all river access closed; no boating permitted
• 23 feet and higher – parts of US 209, Old Mine Rd, and River Rd closed due to water on roadway