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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Designation: Scenic & Recreational River

Location: New York, Pennsylvania

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📘 Park Overview

Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.

🌤 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 83°F. 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

Many routes will bring you into the river corridor. New York Scenic Route 97 runs parallel to the river and connects Port Jervis, NY and Hancock, NY at each end of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. To the Zane Grey Museum: From NY 97, turn onto the Roebling Delaware Aqueduct and then turn right onto Scenic Drive. The museum will be located on the right. See complete directions on Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River's Directions webpage.

Images

a view of the Delaware River

A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo

a Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature

A Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature

Credit: NPS Photo

a rocky shore of the Delaware River

Geological wonders of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo / Dave Soete

the Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

The Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo

Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS

park ranger canoes on the shore at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Park Ranger canoes on the shore at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo

a view of the Delaware River

A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo

a Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature

A Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature

Credit: NPS Photo

a rocky shore of the Delaware River

Geological wonders of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo / Dave Soete

the Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

The Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Monday, Mar 9

Sunny

Sunny

High: 66.4°F | Low: 32.4°F

Humidity: 56%

Wind: 11.2 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1

Sunrise: 07:22 AM

Sunset: 07:00 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (72%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 39.7°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, Mar 10

Overcast

Overcast

High: 60.4°F | Low: 43.7°F

Humidity: 79%

Wind: 7.2 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 1

Sunrise: 07:20 AM

Sunset: 07:01 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (63%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 48.5°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Mar 11

Moderate rain

Moderate rain

High: 66.4°F | Low: 53.4°F

Humidity: 87%

Wind: 14.8 mph

Rain Chance: 83%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 07:19 AM

Sunset: 07:02 PM

Moon: Last Quarter (54%)

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 57.2°F

Cloud Cover: 83%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Mandatory Cold Water Life Jacket Wear Caution
Life jackets are required to be worn by all boaters from November 1st through April 30th.

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Removed - Hazardous obstruction in the Delaware River
Update - July 9th 2015 3:30 pm: All hazards have been removed from the river near the #2 Railroad Bridge. All river traffic is cleared to use this area at this time. Please call 570-729-8251 for questions or comments on this incident.
Didymo Discoved in the Delware River
Extensive mats of the aquatic alga Didymosphenia geminata (also known as Didymo or "Rock Snot") has been found in the Delaware River. Help prevent the spread of this invasive species; inspect, clean and dry all clothing, and gear used in the river.
Hurricane Sandy park closure
Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain with high sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 70 mph. Flash flooding is likely in smaller streams. All park offices will close at 1:00 PM Monday and will remain closed through Tuesday.

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Roebling Bridge Closed Monday through Thursday Starting October 3, 2016 Information
Maintenance work on the Roebling Bridge will require closing the roadway to vehicular traffic beginning October 3, from 6:00 a.m. Monday, until 6:00 p.m. Thursday throughout the month of October. Vehicles will be allowed to cross the structure Fri - Sun.
High Water Level Conditions on the Upper Delaware River
Heavy rainfall yesterday has caused high water conditions on the Delaware River. Mandatory life jacket wear is in effect while the river remains above 6 feet. It is required by law that life jackets must be worn by all persons in or on the Delaware River.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405

🏤 Mailing Address:
274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405

📞 Voice Phone: 5706854871

📞 Fax Phone: 5706854874

✉️ Email: upde_interpretation@nps.gov

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