Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

State:	Pennsylvania
Address:	1978 River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324
Zip code:	18324
Phone:	(570) 426-2452
Website:	http://www.nps.gov/dewa/

Monday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Sai T
  
  
  (August 8, 2023, 9:17 am)

  The red trail is hard and blue trail is easier. Must go to the top for the amazing views!!

• David Bryant
  
  
  (June 28, 2023, 7:09 am)

  Wonderful place. Was a stormy couple of days while we were visiting but with enough gaps in the rain to enjoy short hikes to great waterfalls (the up side of putting up with lots of rain). We were able to paddle a bit on the river which was awesome. Easy going current on a wide river with bald and golden eagles, kingfishers and various song birds. The water was clear despite all the rain and the rocks in the river well worn so that wading along the shore was not difficult. Looking forward to coming back!
  Only negative was the lack of flush toilets at various sites due to facility damage. But porta-potties were provided and relatively clean.

• EE Grimshaw
  
  
  (June 17, 2023, 7:00 am)

  My chum and I come here every two years or so to either hike up Mt. Tammany or to do a hike in the nearby vicinity. Depending on the weather/time of year, it's gorgeous - you're treated to a pretty expansive view of the Delaware River Water Gap on both the NJ and PA sides - and the area by Sunfish Pond is pretty nice too. This isn't in my absolute top tier bucket list hikes of the area, but it's a solid option.
  
  We stopped by here last Saturday morning just as the Canadian wildfire drama was starting to dissipate. You could definitely still see its effects at the top of the mountain, with a haze that limited the optics a bit, though the air (hopefully) seemed okay and wasn't noticeably smoky or anything. If you're hoping for a legit parking spot by the trailhead, I'd recommend getting here before 9am and honestly closer to 8am. There are a lot of parking spots on the other side of 80 and it's not THAT long of a walk, but you can't beat the convenience of those first two parking areas right by the highway. There's also a consistent port-a-potty presence, which is a huge selling point. And usually on the weekends there's a few volunteers set up with a card table providing maps and FAQ-type stuff.
  
  On this particular day, we just did the 3.6-mile loop going up the red trail to the summit of Mt. Tammany overlooking the Gap, then taking the blue trail shortly thereafter back down, a little further into the woods/Recreation Area. I recently completely a very hardcore Arizona hike so grain of salt; I was in tip-top shape for this and had no issues getting up the mountain. There were definitely some other hikers taking a breather from time to time so depending on your fitness level/skillset, this could be challenging. For someone who regularly does a lot of rugged terrain, up-and-down hiking, I don't personally think this is too nuts - it also helps that it's not that long of a hike to get to the top, at which point it's pretty easy to mosey on back down. Even in its toughest/steepest sections, you're never at the point of rock scrambling or anything dramatic.
  
  One downside for me is that this is an insanely popular destination for not just legit hikers (you're bumping up against the AT, so it's not unusual to see backpackers around here) but literally anyone with a functioning pair of legs so the viewpoints are often teeming with hoards of families and large groups out for a quick adventure. I usually like to get a pic by the edge, but I can't recall a time I didn't have to wait at least a few minutes for other people to get their selfie sticks out, etc. A little annoying, but I'm also spoiled by a lot of desolate hikes where I can pretty much do what I want.
  
  The other side of the coin though is that you usually have a strong canine chum situation. This one wasn't as good as I would hoping for - maybe some pooches were scared off by the recent smoke - but we did get a nice meet and greet with a young pupper named Finn who literally whined every time his owners stopped because he wanted to keep going. A real trooper. We also saw a wild turkey that wasn't remotely perturbed to be around tons of people, and just casually walked across the trail at one point. Luckily we're not too close to November so I think the danger was minimal for him.
  
  The trip back down is pretty pleasant though it's often rocky and you have to be careful of footing issues, even on the driest of days. I'm a big fan of the last stretch of the hike when you get back down from the mountainous section and walk by some very pleasant water sources. There's also a few spots where you can easily wade into the creek and cool off, along with some little wooden bridges and benches. And I'm always impressed that despite the fact that you're right up against Route 80, you don't really hear the highway too often except at the very beginning and end of the adventure.
  
  It's popular for a reason. Even with the crowds and chaos that can accompany that, this is a hike worth doing. If you have the option, I'd recommend the fall for the foliage goodness.

• Ross Workman
  
  
  (June 8, 2023, 8:26 am)

  This is a beautiful place for a good hike. There are multiple waterfalls, calming creek views, and peaceful sounds (birds, leaves rustling, etc.). The trails aren't hard and are well maintained and marked. It's a great place to get away for a while.

• Kashif Khan
  
  
  (May 29, 2023, 4:47 pm)

  One of our favorite places to visit in summer ☀️ beautiful hiking 🚶‍♂️ trails amazing scenery ❤️ must visit place

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Mailing Address. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Attn: Interpretation, Education & Partnerships. 1978 River Road. Bushkill, PA 18324. Phone Numbers. Information desk at HQ: (570) 426-2452. Visitor Centers in season: (570) 426 - 2452. Millbrook Village, NJ in season: (908) 841-9531.

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