PLAN VISIT: Things to Know

Directions

Below are some helpful links to areas to go in the park to recreate. Drop by one of the park's visitor centers for current information, get your passport stamps, to view exhibits, or to purchase something special to remember your trip to the gap.

Relax and take a safe, family-friendly swim at one of the river beaches (amenity fees are charged in these areas).

• Smithfield Beach, PA
• Turtle Beach, NJ
• Milford Beach, PA

Launch your boat, canoe, or kayak at one of the river accesses for a day on the river.

• Milford Beach, PA (fee area)
• Namanock, NJ (hand launch only)
• Dingmans Ferry, PA (fee area)
• Eshback, PA (hand launch only)
• Bushkill Access - Bushkill, PA (fee area)
• Poxono, NJ
• Smithfield Beach, PA (fee area)
• Kittatinny Point, PA (hand launch only)

Enjoy a lunch at one of the park's picnic areas (grills not provided).

• Milford Beach, PA (fee area; alcohol and pets not permitted)
• Childs Park, PA (pets not permitted)
• Loch Lomond, PA
• Toms Creek, PA
• Bushkill Village, PA
• Hidden Lake, PA
• Smithfield Beach, PA (fee area; alcohol and pets not permitted)
• Hialeah Picnic Area, PA
• Namanock, NJ
• Turtle Beach, NJ (fee area; alcohol and pets not permitted)
• Kittatinny Point, PA (alcohol, swimming, and pets not permitted)

Need Hiking Information?

Choose from several hiking trails to explore. Hiking trails range from easy to difficult, and hiking boots and extra water are always recommended for all hikes. Parking lots near trail heads fill quickly, so get there early. Hike smart, stay on all marked trails, and have fun.

Need Park Shuttle Information?

During summer weekends and holidays, hop on one of our free shuttles to avoid parking congestion. Check out information on the Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi hiker shuttle, river runner shuttle, and Raymondskill Falls shuttle at the Monroe County Transit Authority website.