Permits & Reservations

A bride in her white dress stands in the tall doorway of Millbrook Church, holding a bouquet of red roses upright against her front
A bride-to-be holds roses as she enters the Millbrook Methodist Episcopal Church. Millbrook Village is a great place to hold your intimate wedding. Call for details.

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Permit Information

Within public lands, certain types of activities may require a special permit. These activities can include many types of organized gatherings, distribution of printed materials (and other first amendment activities, or public expressions of opinion), commercial vehicle and watercraft activities, and other types of activities that are controlled, or possibly prohibited without proper permits. We encourage the public to take advantage of these opportunities, but in a safe manner.

Permitting allows the park to meet the needs of the public in an organized fashion, allowing for everyone to benefit from these wonderful freedoms available to us in the safest way possible.

Please call our special use permit coordinator with questions regarding permits: 570-426-2440.

Common activities requiring a permit:

  • Commercial Photography
  • Weddings
  • Baptisms
  • First Amendment Activities
  • Competitive Event

Permit Application Forms

 

Commercial Filming Information

Please contact us at (570) 426 - 2440 or Deb_Zirwas@nps.gov for current guidance.

 
 

Still Photography Information

 
 

More Information

For more information about special use permits please call (570) 426-2440 or email the park's special use coordinator.

 

Commercial Vehicle Permits

Legislation allowing limited use of US Route 209 through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by some commercial vehicles was signed into law by President Biden as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, on December 29, 2022. The legislation allows the utilization of US 209 between US 206 in Milford and Bushkill Falls Road in Bushkill for permitted commercial vehicles with four or fewer axles.

Permits are valid until September 30, 2024. Permits are valid for one fiscal year, beginning October 1st and ending September 30th. All revenue received from permits is used for the administration and enforcement of the program.

 
 

Research Permits

The National Park Service welcomes proposals for scientific studies on park lands. Proposals may, but are not required to, address resource management needs or other priorities of parks.

A Scientific Research and Collecting Permit is required by federal law for scientific activities related to natural resources or social science studies within NPS units that involve fieldwork, specimen collection, and/or have the potential to affect park resources or visitors.

 
A fall campground with picnic tables and colorful trees.

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Reservation Information

Reservations can be made for certain sites around the park that include campsites and group picnic areas. River and group camping reservations must be made on Recreation.gov.

Pennsylvania

Milford Beach Group Picnic Area

  • Nine picnic tables in open area with some trees
  • No potable water at this location
  • For reservations and more information call (570) 426-2440

Dingmans Campground

  • 133 wooded and river's edge campsites; some electric and water hookups
  • Group campsites available for 20 to 40 people
  • Visit the Dingmans Campground website for current rates and to learn more
  • For reservations and more information call (877) 828-1551 or (570) 828-1551
  • Reservations are not required, but highly recommended during peak times (Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend)

Valley View Group Campground

  • 5 primitive campsites with fire rings 4 vault toilets.
  • Reservations are required and can be made on Recreation.gov
  • Each site can host 5 to 25 people, with 5 people being the minimum to reserve a site.

Alosa River Campsites


Reservations - New Jersey

Rivers Bend Group Campground

  • 5 Primative group sites for 15 campers each with fire pits and picnic tables.
  • Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov

Mohican Outdoor Center

  • Large/small group cabins and individual/group campsites in a wooded setting
  • Adjacent to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
  • Drinking water available
  • Visit the Mohican Outdoor Center website for current rates and reservations
  • For more information call (603) 466-2727

Last updated: January 26, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 2

Bushkill, PA 18324

Phone:

570 426-2452

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