EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

River landscapes & mountain gaps
New Jersey · Pennsylvania
Scenic header: Fulmer Falls is the second of three waterfalls in George W. Childs Park · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

River landscapes & mountain gaps

The Delaware River flows through a broad recreation landscape of trails, historic places and scenic roads. Choose a district or river activity rather than trying to cover the whole area.

A related destination: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is included for its scenery or history and is identified here by its current designation. It is not counted as a national monument.

A waterfall flows toward the viewer along a rocky riverbed.
Fulmer Falls is the second of three waterfalls in George W. Childs Park
NPS Photo · Photo credits
A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking
A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking
NPS Photo · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Delaware Water Gap viewpoints
  • 02Selected river access areas
  • 03Forest trails

Before you go

This is a national recreation area. Check current waterfall, trail and road access; paddling needs separate transport and water-condition planning.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.