Current Conditions

The following trails are closed to all public entry:

• Conashaugh View Horse Trail in PA
• George W. Childs Park Trail in PA
• Hornbecks Creek Trail in PA
• Adams Creek in PA

Pay attention to road and trail closure signage, and visit www.facebook.com/DelWaterGapNPS for the latest updates. Note: a Facebook account is not necessary to view posts on Facebook.

 

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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Park Closure

• Temporary Closure of Mt. Minsi Cliffs to Climbing and Hiking to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Temporary Closure of Mt. Minsi Cliffs to Climbing and Hiking to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons The cliffs at Mount Minsi from Point of Gap parking lot to Arrow Island parking lot, from the west shoulder of Route 611 to the top of the ridge will be closed to rock climbing & hiking through early August to prevent human disturbance to nesting falcons.

Information

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

  Alert 1 , 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.

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

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Park Visitor Sites are Reaching Maximum Capacity Early in the Day On weekends into fall, high use visitation areas such as trails, 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 plan.

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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 mid-April

• Skyline Drive (in New Jersey) – closed January 1 until mid-April

• Hialeah Picnic Area – closed at first significant snowfall until mid-April

• George W. Childs Park – CLOSED IN 2019 DUE TO STORM DAMAGE

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)

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