Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Designation: National Wild and Scenic River
Location: Pennsylvania, New Jersey
📘 Park Overview
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located between Interstate 80 (at Portland, Pennsylvania and Columbia, New Jersey) and Interstate 95 (at exit 51 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and exit 1 in Washington Crossing, New Jersey). In Pennsylvania, follow PA-611 and PA-32 to drive along the river. In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river.
Images
Locks were used to move boats overland via canals
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Visitors overlook the waterfall
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Locks were used to move boats overland via canals
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
Visitors overlook the waterfall
Credit: NPS Photo/Julia Bell
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Mar 10
Sunny
High: 85.8°F | Low: 46.4°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 07:19 AM
Sunset: 07:01 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 11
Fog
High: 62.2°F | Low: 43.9°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 14.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:18 AM
Sunset: 07:02 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 12
Overcast
High: 56.6°F | Low: 33.4°F
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 18.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 07:16 AM
Sunset: 07:03 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (3)
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 9 at 7:33PM EDT until March 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Mar 9, 2026 7:33pm
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 8:45am
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland,
central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 9 at 7:33PM EDT until March 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Mar 9, 2026 7:33pm
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 8:45am
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland,
Talbot County. In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Atlantic,
Cumberland, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 9 at 7:33PM EDT until March 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Mar 9, 2026 7:33pm
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 8:45am
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey,
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal
Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers
1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
🏤 Mailing Address:
NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers
1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
📞 Voice Phone: 617-981-0466
✉️ Email: sarah_bursky@nps.gov