Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

  • Overview

    The Delaware Water Gap encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of breathtaking scenery along 40 miles of the Delaware River, which winds through the Appalachian Mountains.

    The park features waterfalls and many outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, camping, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and more.

    Turtle Beach is located six miles north of i-80 on Old Mine Road. This area offers a grassy beach complete with picnic tables and restrooms. Lifeguards are on duty weekends from mid-June through August.

    Fees (Watergate Recreation Site and Turtle Beach): Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from April through October.

  • Amenities

    • Beach Badge Fee
    Activities
    • Swimming
    Location
    • Beach on River
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Hot Dog Johnny's
        12.9 MI
        908-453-2882
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      • Black Forest Inn
        20.8 MI
        973-347-3344
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    •  Lodging

      • Camp Taylor Campground
        2.7 MI
        908-496-4333
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      • Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
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      • The RoseMary Inn
        4.2 MI
        908-496-8855
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      • Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
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      • TripleBrook RV & Camping Resort
        7.7 MI
        908-459-4079
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      • Delaware River Family Campground
        8.3 MI
        908-475-4517
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      • The Inn at Millrace Pond
        9.5 MI
        908-459-4884
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      • Jenny Jump State Forest
        11.2 MI
        908-459-4366
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    •  Activities

      • Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
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      • Lakota Wolf Preserve
        2.9 MI
        908-496-9244
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      • Brook Hollow Winery
        3.7 MI
        908-496-8200
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      • Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
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      • Kayak East
        5.5 MI
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      • Jersey Ridge Soaring
        5.8 MI
        908-362-1239
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      • Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee
        6.5 MI
        908-362-6663
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      • Blair Academy Golf Course
        7.2 MI
        908-362-2021
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    •  Events

      • Hackettstown's Oktoberfest
        Sep. 30 - Oct. 1, 2023
        17.4 MI
        908-651-5492
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      • Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival
        Sep. 23-24, 2023
        18.4 MI
        908-283-0721
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      • Dahlia Walk
        Oct. 7-14, 2023
        21.0 MI
        973-579-7382
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      • Party at the Palace
        Oct. 7, 2023
        21.8 MI
        973-347-4946
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      • The Hardy Boys in The Mystery of the Haunted House
        Oct. 13-29, 2023
        21.8 MI
        973-347-4946
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      • 53rd Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair
        Sep. 23-24, 2023
        21.9 MI
        973-948-5200
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      • Harvest, Honey & Honey Festival
        Oct. 21, 2023
        21.9 MI
        973-579-0500
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      • Dino Days
        Sep. 23-24, 2023
        22.4 MI
        732-433-4221
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      •   Lodging

        Camp Taylor Campground
        2.7 MI
        908-496-4333
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
        View >
      •   Activities

        Lakota Wolf Preserve
        2.9 MI
        908-496-9244
        View >
      •   Activities

        Brook Hollow Winery
        3.7 MI
        908-496-8200
        View >
      •   Lodging

        The RoseMary Inn
        4.2 MI
        908-496-8855
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
        View >
      •   Activities

        Kayak East
        5.5 MI
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      •   Activities

        Jersey Ridge Soaring
        5.8 MI
        908-362-1239
        View >
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