Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

A rural boat lock with a gate
Locks were used to move boats overland via canals
An old stone-pier bridge over a river
The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ
Kayakers enter the river from a riverside beach
Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA
butterfly lands on a maple leaf
Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA
water falls over a layered stone cliff face
Visitors overlook the waterfall
Photos: National Park Service

About Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.

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State Pennsylvania
Designation National Wild and Scenic River
State Code PA,NJ
Weather Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to…

Location & Map

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located in Pennsylvania.

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The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.

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Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Boating Camping Fishing Food Picnicking Hiking Paddling Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located between Interstate 80 (at Portland, Pennsylvania and Columbia, New Jersey) and Interstate 95 (at exit 51 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and exit 1 in Washington Crossing, New Jersey). In Pennsylvania, follow PA-611 and PA-32 to drive along the river. In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river.

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Contact & Address

Address NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Phone 617-981-0466

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