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1978 River Road Bushkill, PA 18324 Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a long, narrow park that sits between two major interstates, I-80 at the south and I-84 at the north. US 209 is the main north/south road through the park on the Pennsylvania side and Old Mine Road is the main north/south road though the park on the New Jersey side.
Summers in the park are hot, with high temperatures of 80°F (27°C) and above, humidity, and pop-up thunder or rainstorms.
Winters are moderately cold, with average temperatures in the 30°F to 40°F (-1°C to 4°C) during the day. Snow and ice are common between December and March. 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 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.
This park does not have an entry fee. Certain sites within the park have expanded amenity fees that are paid per vehicle per day. Please see the Fees & Passes Page for more information.
Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Parking/Transportation Parking, shuttle, or other transportation-related fees may apply. More about parking/transportation fees Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)
Other Entrance Passes
The park's visitor center changed seasonally to accomodate varying levels of visitation. Please see the Visitor Centers page for updated locations and open hours.
Park HeadquartersVisitor Information, Bookstore Sales (Credit Card Only), Passport Stamps, Restrooms, America The Beautiful & Season passes. Kittatinny Point Visitor CenterThis visitor center is currently closed. Dingmans Falls Visitor CenterVisitor center where guests can get information from rangers and volunteers. A bookstore, run by America's National Parks, is in the visitor center, along with displays, passport stamps, and activities. Millbrook VillageWhile the village is open for visitation, there are no active visitor centers at Millbrook Village. Bushkill Meeting CenterA visitor center with restrooms, a bookstore, and passport stamps. The building and bathrooms are accessible. Public WiFi is not available.
Cellular coverage is limited within the park, including along the park's two main roads, Hwy 209 and Old Mine Road. Cell service is generally available near park entrances and in open and elevated locations, although some dead zones exist. Beyond the park entrances, there is limited cell service. 
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Last updated: October 16, 2024
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