Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Hike the D&H Towpath Trail
- Nearby city
- Beach Lake, PA
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About Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
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.
- Winter
Temperatures usually range from lows of 15°F to highs of 49°F.
Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change.
Operating Hours
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is open year-round. Limited river access may occur during winter months due to ice and snow build up on public accesses. River information may be obtained by calling the park's River Hotline at 845-252-7100. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from May 1 to October 1.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Zane Grey Museum
The Zane Grey Museum is open from Memorial Day weekend to the last weekend of September. During this period, the museum is open Thursday - Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. In the winter season, the museum will reopen for the Eagle Watching season January and February 2025.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Roebling Bridge Toll House
The Roebling Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, was built as an aqueduct to carry canal boats over the Delaware River on the Delaware and Hudson Canal. The vehicular bridge and walkways are open year-round, all hours of the day. The Roebling Bridge Toll House, located on the New York side of the bridge, is open daily from 9AM - 4PM, weather permitting.
- Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Common questions
Planning Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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