About Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is open year-round. Limited river access may occur during winter months due to ice and snow build up on public accesses. River information may be obtained by calling the park's River Hotline at 845-252-7100. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from May 1 to October 1.
Activities
Getting There
Many routes will bring you into the river corridor. New York Scenic Route 97 runs parallel to the river and connects Port Jervis, NY and Hancock, NY at each end of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. To the Zane Grey Museum: From NY 97, turn onto the Roebling Delaware Aqueduct and then turn right onto Scenic Drive. The museum will be located on the right. See complete directions on Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River's Directions webpage.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike the Bouchoux Trail to Jensen's Ledges
A difficult uphill hike leads to a dazzling waterfall and an amazing panoramic view of the Upper Delaware River Valley…
Moderately difficult trail. Elevation change is approximately 520 ft (150m) to Jensen’s Ledges and 1040 ft (317m) for the entire…
Primitive Camping at Buckhorn Natural Area
Camp right on the Delaware River at Buckhorn Natural Area. This is a free primitive camping area, although a permit…
Buckhorn Camping area is open to tent and hammock camping. There are no designated camping spots and no cabins, yurts,…
Float from Damascus to Skinners Falls
Float this short stretch of river from Damascus River Access to Skinners Falls River Access. This stretch is approximately 3…
Life jackets are required to be within reach for everyone when on a boat, tube, or any other vessel or watercraft. One life…
Float from Mongaup to Sparrowbush
Float this short stretch of river from Mongaup River Access to the New York DEC river access at Sparrowbush, NY.…
Life jackets are required to be within reach for everyone when on a boat, tube, or any other vessel or watercraft. One life…
Exciting: Paddle from Lackawaxen to Sparrowbush
Paddle this longer stretch of river with a mix of calm waters, rapids, and rifts from Lackawaxen River Access to…
Life jackets are required to be within reach for everyone when on a boat, tube, or any other vessel or watercraft. One life…
Float from Lackawaxen to Highland
Float this short stretch of river from Lackawaxen River Access to Highland River Access. This stretch is approximately 3 river…
Life jackets are required to be within reach for everyone when on a boat, tube, or any other vessel or…
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