Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The Delaware Water Gap is the best known feature of the park, a distinct notch cut into the Kittatinny Ridge by the Delaware River.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A blue-cabbed tractor trailer flipped on its side along route 209.
Tractor Trailer Wreck Temporarily Closes Route 209 through Park
A tractor trailer overturned on Route 209 through the park today, closing a section of road. Tractor trailers are prohibited on park roads.
Kayaks and canoes line the shore of a sandy boat launch on the river. The Delaware Water Gap looms in the background covered in green foliage. 
NPS Proposes Fee Changes at Delaware Water Gap NRA
The National Park Service (NPS) at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is proposing several changes to the park’s fee system and is seeking public input on the proposal during a 30-day public comment period beginning December 16, 2024.  The proposal includes an increase in fee amounts, a two-week extension of the fee season, changes to the annual pass purchases, and the addition of two new fee sites. The last fee increase was implemented in 2015. If approved the fee changes would go into effect in April 2025.
The DEWA Entrance sign covered in snow and in front of a field of snow.
NPS Announces 2025 Reduced Winter Services and Priority Snow Removal Routes for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 
Visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. Some roads and visitor use sites are closed and others will receive reduced maintenance.
View of the Delaware River cutting between two low mountain peaks
Photo by Courtesy of James Hicks
A waterfall flows toward the viewer along a rocky riverbed.
Photo by NPS Photo
A woman braids rye straw for hatmaking
Photo by NPS Photo
a snaking river view from a mountain top
Photo by NPS Photo
Great Blue Herons attending their nests in a tree
Photo by NPS Photo/Dan Mohr
A strongly running Dingmans Falls waterfall surrounded by plants.
Photo by NPS Photo / Michael Cuff
Tall and narrow, Silver Thread Falls
Photo by NPS Photo / Michael Cuff