What are the hours at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area)

How much does it cost to enter Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area charges $10 per vehicle. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 16, 2026, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is partially closed. Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

National Recreation Area · NJ,PA

Partially closed

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is partially closed.

Why this statusDingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

Last checked Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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Type: National Recreation Area
State: NJ,PA
Nearest town: Bushkill

About Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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.

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Visitor info

Address1978 River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324

Phone(570) 426-2452

Websitewww.nps.gov/dewa/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Entrance fee$10 per vehicle · fee details ↗

Getting thereDelaware 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.

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Parks near here

Morristown National Historical Park 33 mi
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River 37 mi
Steamtown National Historic Site 42 mi
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 43 mi
Thomas Edison National Historical Park 44 mi
Harriman State Park 45 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement Full method: how we check park status.