Scenic & Recreational River

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is a Scenic & Recreational River in New York, Pennsylvania. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

New YorkPennsylvania Scenic & Recreational River No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

a view of the Delaware River
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

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

A toy axolotl with a paper ranger hat/badge next to Upper Delaware Junior ranger badge, patch, book
Photo: NPS

Become an Upper Delaware Junior Ranger

Become a Junior Ranger at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The Junior Ranger program is a great way for individuals of all ages to learn about the river, its natural resources, and the history of the Upper Delaware River Valley.

30-90 Minutes Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Blue river bends around tall forested hills in colors of orange, red, yellow, and green.
Photo: NPS

Easy: Paddle from Buckingham to Long Eddy

Paddle this calm stretch of river from Buckingham River Access to Long Eddy River Access. This stretch is approximately 9.5 river miles and takes on average 4.5 hours to paddle.

3-5 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Paddling

A set of 2 canoes with 2 paddlers in each canoe paddle towards the Narrowsburg Bridge.
Photo: NPS

Easy: Paddle from Narrowsburg to Ten Mile River

Paddle this calm stretch of river from Narrowsburg River Access to Ten Mile River Access. This stretch is approximately 6 river miles and takes on average 3 hours to paddle.

2-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Paddling

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Activities the NPS lists for Upper Delaware.

BoatingCampingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingHikingPaddlingCanoeingCanoe or Kayak CampingKayakingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingRiver TubingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

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.

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

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
5706854871
Email
[email protected]
Address
274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405
Coordinates
41.6617, -75.0386· 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/upde/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.