Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

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An entrance pass is not required to access Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge an entrance fee, but certain areas are subject to expanded amenity fees.

 

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. Sweigert

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Park Fees

Amenity fees will be charged from April 17th, 2023 to October 9th, 2023.

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 cannot be made at Dingmans and Bushkill Accesses.

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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Park Entrance Fees

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge entrance fees to the park. However, certain sites are subject to expanded amenity fees.

Park Entrance Fee - Free

The Park does does not charge an entrance fee but does have expanded amenity fees.

Park Vehicle Season Pass - $45.00

We have season passes for $45.00 that are good for one vehicle only in this park only (DEWA); a 2nd pass for vehicles registered to same address is $25.00; a 3rd pass for vehicles registered to same address is $12.50, and 4th pass for vehicles registered to same address is $6.25. Senior and Accessible fees are 1/2 price of season passes.

Vehicle Expanded amenity fee - $10.00

Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Daily fees are per vehicle for up to 7 adult occupants. Any additional adults are $2.00 per person. We do not charge for children 15 and younger.

Bicycle expanded amenity fee - $2.00

Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Those who walk or bicycle in to use the beaches are charged a fee.

Pedestrian expanded amenity fee - $2.00

Expanded amenity fees are collected at Smithfield Beach, Milford Beach, Bushkill Access, in Dingmans Access in PA and Turtle Beach and Watergate in NJ. Those who walk in to use the beaches are charged a fee.

 

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Season Passes

Attention: Please call (570) 426 - 2452 for times and sites to purchase passes.

Season passes for Delaware Water Gap NRA can be purchased by mail, over the phone, or in-person during open business hours.

Download the Annual Park Pass Application Form Here

Completed pass application forms can be mailed to the following address:
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Attn: Fee Operations
P.O. Box 2
Bushkill, PA 18324

Below is a list of the prices for the 2023 season:

• Season Pass: $45
• Second Season Pass registered to the same name and address: $25
• Third Season Pass registered to the same name and address: $12.50

America the Beautiful Senior, Military, and Access Pass and National Park Service Golden Age and Golden Access Pass holders are eligible for a 50% discount on season passes.

 

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

For more information on fees 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!

 

Permit Information

• Special Event Permit Information
• Agriculture Permit Information

Permit Information

Activities that may require permits include:

• Agriculture Permits
• Baptisms
• Commercial Filming and Photography (Examples where permits are required)
• Competitive Events
• First Ammendment Activities
• Weddings

 

 

 

More About Permits

• Permits & Reservations
• NPS Scientific Research Permit Information

Need Specialized Permit Information?

Follow the links for more information about permitted activities in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the National Park Service.