Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Closure Information See 3 current alerts

View of the Delaware River cutting between two low mountain peaks
Photo: Courtesy of James Hicks, via the National Park Service

Current alerts (3)

  • Closure

    Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

    Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.

    More from the park: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement

  • Closure

    Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

    Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of park visitors and contractors.

    More from the park: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

  • Information

    Main Street Walpack Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

    Main Street in Walpack Center is closed at the Flatbrook Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge.

Hours

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Standard hours: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Every dayAll Day

Park roads are open 24-hours a day. Most day-use areas within the park are open sunrise to sunset (such as trailhead parking lots, Millbrook Village, and all picnic areas).

Visitor centers

Bushkill Meeting Center

Bushkill Meeting Center

Standard hours: Bushkill Meeting Center
Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday – ThursdayClosed
Friday – Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

A visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible. Hours change seasonally.

Kittatinny Point Visitor Center

Kittatinny Point Visitor Center

Standard hours: Kittatinny Point Visitor Center
Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday – ThursdayClosed
Friday – Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Seasonal visitor center hours.

About this park

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.