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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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- Designation
- National Recreation Area
- States
- NJ, PA
- Park address
- Bushkill, PA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 6 campgrounds listed by NPS
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Middle Delaware National Scenic River, New Jersey, New YorkNational Wild and Scenic River · Less than a mile away (straight line)
- Morristown National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 33 miles away (straight line)
- Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational RiverNational Wild and Scenic River · Approximately 35 miles away (straight line)
- Steamtown National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 42 miles away (straight line)
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 43 miles away (straight line)
- Thomas Edison National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 44 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 09/01/1965
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.
