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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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Overview

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a national recreation area along the Delaware River, which serves as the border between the American states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The park is in both states.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep3 places

Lodging

The Shawnee Inn and Golf ResortStarting at $145/night
Golf course, restaurants, craft brewery, spa, and group/wedding venues. Pocono Tram tours, river views, canoe/kayak rentals, guided hikes, and seasonal events. Cabins and glamping tents available for booking.
Price
Starting at $145/night
Address
100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Directions
Take I-80 to the exit for PA-611 and Delaware Water Gap. Use the roundabout to get onto River Road. Follow the road for 2.6 miles, then turn right onto Shawnee Inn Drive. Hotel is on the right.
Phone
+1 570-242-4050
Website
shawneeinn.com

Camping

Worthington State ForestNew Jersey Residents: $20/night; Out-of-State Residents: $25/night
Facilities and activities: interpretive programs, visitors center, trails, Dunnfield Creek Natural Area, Sunfish Pond Natural Area, Appalachian Trail, camping, fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing. Winter sports: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling trails.
Price
New Jersey Residents: $20/night; Out-of-State Residents: $25/night
Address
2 Old Mine Road, Columbia, NJ 07832
Directions
Take I-80 West to the exit for Millbrook and Flatbrookville. At the bottom of the ramp, bear right toward the traffic light. The office is three miles on the left.
Phone
+1 908-841-9575
Website
state.nj.us
Dingman's Campground
Camping, river trips, hiking, etc.
Address
1006 Route 209, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Directions
Take I-80 to the exit for PA-611 and Delaware Water Gap. Use the roundabout to get onto River Road. Follow the road for 23 miles. The campground is on the right.
Phone
+1 570-828-1551
Website
dingmanscampground.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

By van
Uptown Vans offers several routes to/from New York City and Paterson which stop at the Pennsylvania Welcome Center.
By train
New Jersey Transit is working on a project to restore passenger service on the long defunct Lackawanna Cutoff, allowing train access from New York City and Hoboken to as far as Scranton.

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Getting around

Cars are by far the most popular mode of transportation in the area. Motorboats are also popular for navigating the river itself.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Newark Liberty International Airport

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UnderstandMuch of the Delaware Water Gap is very wild country, with lots of deer and other wildlife.

Get inInterstate 80, which goes from Metro New York all the way to San Francisco goes right through the "gap" in the river. Interstate 84 skirts the northern edge of the park near Milford, Pennsylvania.

Fees and permits

Get aroundCars are by far the most popular mode of transportation in the area. Motorboats are also popular for navigating the river itself.

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DoHiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, rafting, and tubing are common activities.

BuyThe nearest big-box stores (i.e. Walmart) are in East Stroudsburg. Camping supplies can be purchased at both the Worthington and Dingmans Ferry campground offices.

EatMost visitors bring their own food and provisions. Several nearby towns in both states have restaurants.

SleepPrivately-owned camping areas are present, too.

Stay safeMost of the area is undeveloped wilderness. Take all necessary precautions regarding flora and fauna when hiking or camping.

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