Delaware Water Gap
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: No park entrance fee. Delaware Water Gap is a river on the Delaware River in Warren County, New Jersey.
Closures and warnings
Strong currents and cold water after rain. No lifeguards at most river access points. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | River |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Water clarity | River swimming at designated or commonly used shoreline sites; currents and boat traffic vary. Confirm posted swimming rules at visitor centers. |
Access
| Parking | Kittatinny Point and other NJ-side recreation sites along Old Mine Road / I-80 corridor. |
|---|---|
| Fee | No park entrance fee; expanded amenity fee $10/vehicle/day at swim/picnic/launch sites such as Turtle Beach (NJ). |
| Hours | Day-use recreation sites open dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise. |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Delaware Water Gap open?
Strong currents and cold water after rain. No lifeguards at most river access points. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Day-use recreation sites open dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise.
Can you swim at Delaware Water Gap?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Delaware Water Gap.
How do you get to Delaware Water Gap?
Parking: Kittatinny Point and other NJ-side recreation sites along Old Mine Road / I-80 corridor.
Is there a fee at Delaware Water Gap?
The fee is No park entrance fee; expanded amenity fee $10/vehicle/day at swim/picnic/launch sites such as Turtle Beach (NJ).
What facilities are at Delaware Water Gap?
Restrooms and picnic sites.
What are the rules at Delaware Water Gap?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (0.1 mi) , Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (0.4 mi) .
Sources
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware_Water_Gap_National_Recreation_Area (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, access.parking, access.amenities, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType, swimmerNotes.entryType, hazardNote)
- https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/index.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours / rules.camping / rules.dogs)
- https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/pets.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs)