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Smithfield Beach with visitors enjoying the summer weather.
Warm weather encourages visitors to enjoy the outdoors.

NPS Photo/ J. Grier

Seasonal Closures & Conditions

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.

Mount Minsi Climbing Area - 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, are closed to rock climbing and hiking from April until late summer 2026 to prevent human disturbance to nesting peregrine falcons.

 
Kayaks on the shore of the Delaware River.
Kayaking is a great way to enjoy the park in the summer.

NPS Photo/ B. Kathenes

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.

 
A paved section of Old Mine Road
Areas of the park may be closed for construction projects.

NPS Photo

Construction and Road Closures

Pennsylvania

Construction Closures

  • Dingmans Falls access road, visitor center, and trail are closed for bridge replacement and trail rehabilitation projects.
    • 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 north will be closed between Route 560 and Jager Road for a GAOA repair and repaving project.
  • 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.
  • Route 615 between Flatbrookville and Pompey Ridge is closed due to landslide activity.
 

 
 

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 2

Bushkill, PA 18324

Phone:

570 426-2452

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