Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.
Map showing location of park.
Two tandem kayaks with two kayaks each paddle in river against green trees and blue sky. In foreground is pebby shore.
Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $21 Million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 327,000 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2023 spent $16.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 157 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $21 million.
Two baseball teams in vintage baseball uniforms in a baseball field.
Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game on August 24 in Lackawaxen, PA
On Saturday August 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Mountain Athletic Club and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, PA.
Park Ranger Sophia Cabrera at Minisink Battleground Park. / Guardaparque Sophia Cabrera en Minisink Battleground Park.
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Offers Free Bilingual Guided Nature Hike
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is celebrating Latino Conservation Week by offering a guided nature hike in Spanish and English on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at Sullivan County’s Minisink Battleground Park. El río escénico y recreativo Upper Delaware celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina ofreciendo una caminata guiada por la naturaleza en español e inglés, el sábado 17 de agosto de 2024 de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. en el "Minisink Battleground Park del condado de Sullivan".
A family watch as man in train engineer clothes pulls on metal chain attached to large metal wheel. The wheel is one fire and mounted on a stand.
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River hosts the 18th Annual Zane Grey Festival on July 13 in Lackawaxen, PA
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River will host the 18th Annual Zane Grey Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. The festival is free and open to the public with fun for the entire family. Activities and events include live birds of prey, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, puppet show, arts & crafts, educational activities, and much more!
Man with salt and pepper hair smiles at camera, making thumbs up sign. WEars a black life jacket over a neon yellow shirt. River is behind him.
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Encourages Participation in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on May 17th
“Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day takes place on Friday, May 17, 2024. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to help save lives by showing their support for water safety.
a view of the Delaware River
Photo by NPS Photo
a Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature
Photo by NPS Photo
a rocky shore of the Delaware River
Photo by NPS Photo / Dave Soete
the Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Photo by NPS Photo
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Photo by NPS
park ranger canoes on the shore at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Photo by NPS Photo