Fees & Passes

The expanded amenity fees help pay for services such as lifeguards at swim beaches, river safety equipment for law enforcement officers, and maintenance staff.

NPS Photo/K. Keenan

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Park Fees

Amenity fees will be charged starting on April 15th, 2025.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge entrance fees to visit the park. Specific areas used for swimming, picnicking, and launching boats do have expanded amenity fees. These fees cover the cost of maintenance in these areas.

Expanded Amenity Fee Areas

• Milford Beach (PA)
• Dingmans Access (PA)
• Bushkill Access (PA)
• Smithfield Beach (PA)
• Turtle Beach (NJ)

Please Note: Smithfield, Milford, and Turtle Beaches will only accept credit/debit card payments when employees are on duty. Separate payment stations are available for cash payment. Cash is accepted at all other fee areas in the park and at the three beaches when fee collectors are not on duty. Credit/debit card payments can be made by filling out information on fee envelopes when fee collectors are not on duty.

Important Fee Information

• No fees are charged to people who are dropping off or picking up someone from any river access ramps and those walking through Smithfield Beach on McDade Recreational Trail.
• Expanded Amenity Fees are not covered by America the Beautiful Annual Pass. Holders of the following passes are eligible for a 50% discount on the Expanded Amenity Fees:
  • America the Beautiful Access Pass
  • America the Beautiful Senior Annual/Lifetime Pass
  • America The Beautiful Military Annual/Lifetime Pass

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Click image of the season pass to download the application.

NPS Photo/ J. Grier

Park and Federal Land Agency Passes

Attention: Schedule your pass purchase appointment through this link - Pass Purchase Appointment

Please Note:

• You might not receive a confirmation email when you schedule an appointment, though we did get your reservation.

• Please show up at your chosen reservation time.

• Passes may not be available without an appointment.

To pay with a credit card (preferred):

1. Download the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Season Pass Application.
2. Fill the application out on the computer or print the application to fill it out.
3. Email [e-mail] with a completed application, either an image or attached.
4. When we recieve your application, we will call you to process payment over the phone.
5. Once payment is processed, we will mail you your season pass!

To pay with a check:

1. Download the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Season Pass Application.
2. Print your application and fill it out.
3. Mail your application and check to the address provided.
4. When we recieve your application, we will process your payment and application.
5. Once payment is processed, we will mail you your season pass!

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America The Beautiful Military Lifetime passes are available for Veterans and Gold Star families.

NPS Photo/ J. Grier

America The Beautiful Passes

National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

If you plan to visit public lands with an entrance fee, check out the America the Beautiful Pass Program. These passes cover entrance fees, certain expanded amenity fees, and provide discounts at designated federal lands.

These passes can be purchased at most federal land agencies that sell passes and online at Recreational Passes | USGS Store.

For more information on aquiring an America the Beautiful Pass and what they cover, please visit the USGS Store.

For more information on passes at NPS sites, use this link.

 

Every Kid Outdoors

• Every Kid Outdoors Pass

Every Kid Outdoors Pass 

For Fourth Grade Students

Beginning on September 1st every year, fourth grade students can use this link to get a voucher for the Every Kid Outdoors Annual 4th Grade Pass during the school year. The voucher can be redeemed for the 4th Grade Pass at any location that sells America The Beautiful Passes.

With this pass, 4th graders and their families have access to national parks and other federal lands from September through August 31 every school year.
 

How to Get Your Pass:

1. Click on the Every Kid Outdoors link

2. Select Get Your Pass and apply for the voucher.

3. Bring your voucher to a public land site that sells America The Beautiful passes.

4. Plan your visit to the public land sites of your choice.

5. Show your pass at the entrance to the park and enjoy!