New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near High Point, NJ
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area stretches across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its size, driveable roads, and trail beside the Delaware River make it a place to plan around rather than a single stop. If you are visiting High Point, use these details to shape your outing and check current park information before you go.
What to see or do
The recreation area is over 40 miles long and has about 150 miles of driveable roads. That scale gives you room to plan a visit around driving through the area or spending time on a trail. For current road and travel details, check the park’s getting-around information.
On the Pennsylvania side, the McDade Recreational Trail is a gravel path that parallels the Delaware River. It may suit your plans if you want to include a river-side trail in your visit. Review the park’s McDade trail information as you plan.
Location and visit context
The recreation area is in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, so check which side of the park fits your plans before setting out. The McDade Recreational Trail is specifically on the Pennsylvania side. The park’s length and road network also mean it is useful to decide what you want to see or do before choosing where to visit.
There is no park entry fee. Some sites charge expanded amenity fees, paid per vehicle per day, so check current details if you plan to use one of those sites. For basic visit information, see the park fee and entry details. For more ideas around the region, browse our High Point area activities.