Overview
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.
Location
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.
Weather Notes
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.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people).
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Tod
47°F
6 mph SE
Sun
56°F
6 mph NE
Mon
65°F
2 to 6 mph NE
Tue
65°F
2 to 6 mph E
Wed
63°F
0 to 5 mph SE
Thu
61°F
2 to 7 mph N
Fri
60°F
7 mph NW