Superintendent's Compendium

National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior. Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405. 570-729-7134. Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions.
Header of Superintendent's Compendium with signature of the acting superintendent, Jessica Weinman, signed September 26, 2025.
 
 

Introduction

These rules are applicable on the Delaware River from the confluence of the East and West Branches at Point Mountain in the vicinity of Hancock, New York to the #2 railroad trestle in the vicinity of Sparrowbush, New York, and on any lands owned or managed by the National Park Service (NPS) within the designated boundary of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Individuals interested in more information about these provisions should visit our park website Laws & Policies page.

Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority, as required by Section 1.5(c), appears in this document identified by italicized print.

 

36 CFR § 1.5 – VISITING HOURS, PUBLIC USE LIMITS, CLOSURES, AND DESIGNATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES OR ACTIVITIES

 

 

36 CFR § 1.6 – ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE A PERMIT

 

 

36 CFR § 2.1 - 2.62 GENERAL 36 CFR REGULATIONS

 

 

36 CFR § 3.7 - 3.19 LIFE JACKET USE AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

 

 

36 CFR § 4.10 - 4.30 ROAD USE, AND TRAFFIC SAFETY

 

 

APPENDIX A

 

 

Appendix B: Description of Designated First Amendment Areas

 
Aerial map showing first amendment area location, marked with red stripes on map.
Map of first amendment area near the Roebling Bridge.

NPS

Lackawaxen Parking Lot (Delaware Aqueduct):

Grassy area of parking lot bordered by parking lot and sidewalk leading to towpath on downstream side of Delaware Aqueduct and south of sidewalk paralleling roadway and entrance to parking area. Demonstrators may not obstruct the sidewalks or roadways.

 
aerial map of first amendment area near the Zane Grey museum, marked in red stripes.
Map of first amendment area near the Zane Grey Museum

NPS

Zane Grey Museum:

Grassy area to the south of the bluestone sidewalk leading to the front entrance of the Zane Grey Museum following along Lackawaxen Drive to the southeast corner of the NPS property (marked by concrete posts). West along the mowed portion of the NPS property to the northwest corner then (east) to the sidewalk at the south side of the Zane Grey Museum. Demonstrators may not obstruct the sidewalks or roadways.

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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