Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

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.

Weather & Conditions

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 highs of 85°F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30°F to highs of 83°F. Fall foliage…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: New York, Pennsylvania. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

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.

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…