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Seasonal closures protect natural resources and visitors.

NPS Photo/ J. Grier

Seasonal Closures

Pennsylvania

As a reminder, the following area closures go into effect on May 1 and remain in effect until September 30 annually:

• Adams Creek Trail and parking areas, including the drainage, from the Sproul Road and Long Meadow Road Parking Areas downstream to US Route 209;

• White Pines McDade Trail parking area

• Raymondskill Creek drainage, from the base of the lower falls, including the pool area, downstream to the confluence of the Delaware River, including the Schanno House (former) parking area and grounds on the west side of US Route 209 at Raymondskill Creek. This closure does not include the McDade Recreational Trail or the Raymondskill Falls Trail.

McDade Recreational Trail – the section between Pittman Orchard trailhead and Conashaugh trailhead is closed December 15 through July 15 due to eagle nesting

 

Paddling the river is a great way to spend a summer day.

NPS Photo/ T. Roessner

New Jersey

• Karamac Trail, parking area, and riverbank

• The hand-launch access at Cadoo Recreation Site in NJ will be open Monday morning through Friday evening and is closed on weekends. There is no charge to use the access.

• Watergate Natural Area will reopen Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Conditions can vary depending where you are in the park.

NPS Photo/ J. Grier

Construction and Road Closures

Pennsylvania

Construction Closures

• Dingmans Falls access road, visitor center, and trail are closed Summer 2025 for bridge replacement and trail rehabilitation projects. Work is expected to be completed by fall.
  • During construction, ALL traffic is prohibited, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic.
• National Park Drive (including Slateford Bridge).

New Jersey

Construction Conditions

• Old Mine Road near Van Campens Glen Trail may have delays starting mid-May due to a bridge repair project over the Van Campen Brook. The road will be one-lane and may have intermittent closures during construction.

Road Closures

• The bridge on Main Street in Walpack, between Walpack Center and Mountain Road, remains closed due to structural damage.
  • To access Buttermilk Falls, visitors must take Struble Road through Stokes State Forest to Mountain Road.
• Mountain Road is closed to vehicles beyond the bridge and from the south end at Haneys Mill due to the closure for repairs on the state-owned section of the road.

 

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