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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Getting There


By Plane
Each of the following three airports are approximately 1 1/2 hours away from our Headquaters Building (located in Bushkill, PA).

Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA: 1-888-FLY-LVIA, 610-266-6000

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, PA: 570-457-3445

Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ: 973-961-6000

By Car
We are located on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (and very close to the New York border).

Approximate distance from several major cities:

Philadelphia, PA - 90 miles

New York City, NY - 70 miles

Newark, NJ - 64 miles

Scranton, PA - 53 miles


From northern Pennsylvania and New England, connect to Interstate 84, then to Route 209 South (Exit 10) through Milford or (Exit 11) Matamoras to enter the north end of the park. Pick up a map or brochure at the Matamoras, PA I-84 Welcome Center.

From southern Pennsylvania and points west, connect to Interstate 80 East; past Stroudsburg take 209 North (Exit 52) to the middle of the park at Bushkill - Visit Bushkill Visitor Center for information and brochures - or cross the I-80 bridge to first exit in New Jersey. Visit Kittatinny Point Visitor Center for information and brochures.

From New York City and New Jersey, connect to Interstate 80 West to the Delaware Water Gap at the south end of the park. Pick up a map and brochure at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center. Routes NJ 15 N and 206 W lead to the north end of the park and Milford, PA.

By Public Transportation
Bus, Airplane, Train, Car Rental and Taxi Services are available near the recreation area:

Bus service between New York City and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA stops at Stroudsburg, PA - 4 miles from the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail at the Gap.

Martz Bus Lines: 570-421-3040
Greyhound Bus Service: 1-800-231-2222

Limited seasonal bus service from New York City area to Milford and Matamoras, PA. Regular daily service is provided to Port Jervis, NY.

Shortline Bus Service: 1-800-631-8405

Limited daily passenger train service is available from Hoboken, NJ, to Port Jervis, NY. PATH (subway) connection is available from New York City to Hoboken.

MTA Metro-North Railroad: 1-800-638-7646

Limited auto rental and taxi service may be available in Stroudsburg, Milford and Matamoras, PA, and Port Jervis, NY.

Getting Around the Park
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey along approximately 40 miles of the Delaware River. This area falls within five counties, three in Pennsylvania (Northampton, Monroe, and Pike) and two in New Jersey (Warren and Sussex). Since the area is so large we would recommend that you start your visit at one of our visitors centers (see the Facilities link).

No public transportation is available within the recreation area.



 

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