National Wild and Scenic River

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is a National Wild and Scenic River in Pennsylvania, New Jersey. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

PennsylvaniaNew Jersey National Wild and Scenic River No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A rural boat lock with a gate
Delaware Canal at Raubsville, Locks 22 & 23 · Photo: NPS Photo/Julia Bell (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

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Closures

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Campgrounds

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Visitor centers

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Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Lower Delaware.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBoatingCampingFishingFoodPicnickingHikingPaddlingJunior Ranger Program

Operating hours

The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America.

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Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone
617-981-0466
Email
[email protected]
Address
NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Coordinates
40.4000, -74.9837· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/lode/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.