Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area NJ,PA

Lat, Long: 41.12793491, -74.94751173

Designation: National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The park offers year-round recreation including hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting.

Weather:

Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30 F to highs of 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.

Directions:

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a long, narrow park that sits between two major interstates, I-80 at the south and I-84 at the north. US 209 is the main north/south road through the park on the Pennsylvania side and Old Mine Road is the main north/south road though the park on the New Jersey side.

Address/Contact:

1978 River Road

Bushkill, US, 18324

Phone: 5704262452

Email: dewa_interpretation@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  $10.00

  Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people).