Middle Delaware National Scenic & Recreational River Primitive Campsites

About

When it comes to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, we have many options for a great outdoor experience. The Middle Delaware National Scenic & Recreational River Primitive Campsites offer 62 campsites located along the Delaware River running through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Camping is limited to one night per campsite (zone). After one night all campers must move to another camping zone if they plan to camp along the river additional nights. This part of the Delaware River is relatively unspoiled as it travels through the rural landscape. A stay at one of these campsites located along the Delaware River will give you your fill of nature. You will be able to sleep under the stars, hear the birds chirping, listen to the tree frogs, listen to the river running by, and hopefully see some wildlife along the way. Delaware Water Gap NRA's zoned approach to the primitive river campsites are as follows: Zone 1- North Park boundary to Milford Beach Zone 2- Milford Beach to Dingmans Boat Launch Zone 3- Dingmans Boat Launch to Bushkill Boat Launch Zone 4- Bushkill Boat Launch to Smithfield Beach Zone 5-Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point The zone reservation system allows visitors to reserve camping permits within 5 designated river zones. Upon arrival boaters may pick any one of the available sites within the river zone they have reserved an overnight camping permit for. This allows boaters the freedom and spontaneity of choosing a site while on the river while also offering the predictability that a campsite will be available upon arrival. We recommend finding the campsite of your choice, within your designated zone, sooner rather than later in the day. Although we will only sell permits according to the number of sites in a specific zone, there is no guarantee the site you "want" will be available when you boat there. Make sure to plan alternatives if you pass open campsites and choose to keep going. ALOSA campsite, within zone 4, requires it's own permit also found on recreation.gov. ALOSA is not available for zone 4 camping. Each of the campsites located at the Middle Delaware National Scenic & Recreational River Primitive Campsites offer a campfire ring but different amenities as far as toilets. Some of the sites have pit toilets, some sites utilize clivus composting toilets, and a few others have porta johns. The Middle Delaware National Scenic & Recreational River Primitive Campsites are located along the banks of the Delawar

Directions

Throughout Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area there are different launch points along the river. Please make sure that you consult the zone map to ensure that you are entering upriver of your camping zone.

Details

State

Pennsylvania

City / area

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Agency

National Park Service

Parent area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Campsites

5

Reservable

Yes

Typical price

$16 / night

Rating

3.84 / 5 (81 reviews on Recreation.gov)

Equipment

Tent, Boat

Reserve on Recreation.gov