Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Things To Do Near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

There are over 250 miles of hiking trails at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Whether you are a road biker or a mountain biker, there are great roads and trails that you will want to explore. This area is a fabulous place for water fun, including swimming, boating, and fishing. Seasonally, enjoy hunting for whitetail deer, bears, and pheasants. If your style is more to sit back and enjoy the scenery as it whizzes by your RV window, you will want to explore the scenic drives in this national recreation area. 

Hiking Trails

• Mt. Tammany Trail

  While there are many places where the Delaware Water Gap is stunning, one of the best views is from the summit of the Mt. Tammany Trail. This trail gains over 1,200 feet in elevation over its course. You will be hiking under old-growth trees along much of this trail. 

  Location

  1978 River Road, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

  Length

  3 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

• Blue Mountain Lake

  The Blue Mountain Lake is a relatively flat trail running through ridge-top forests and near the lake. This trail is very easy to follow as it was once a public road. You can often see wildlife from this trail as the Delaware Water Gap is home to 70 mammal species, especially at sunrise or sunset when the animals are coming in to get a drink. Watch under the leaf cover, and you may see some of the 31 reptile species that live in this recreation area. 

  Location

  1978 River Road, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

  Length

  5.9 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

• Pioneer Trail

  You may feel like you have stepped back in time when you hike past the old homestead and abandoned farming fields on the Pioneer Trail. This trail is a great place to go splashing in the Vancampens Brook. You can catch glimpses of the river from the mid-point of this trail before you follow it up a ridge. 

  Location

  1978 River Rad, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

  Length

  2.5 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

Sightseeing

• Bushkill Falls

  Hike along the 2-mile trail to see the eight waterfalls, including Bushkill Falls. This waterfall drops over 100 feet. Make sure that you leave plenty of time because it usually takes about two hours to walk along the well-maintained boardwalk. 

  Location

  138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

• Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area

  If you want to see waterfalls, plus go fishing and hiking, be sure to put Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area on your itinerary. This area offers many opportunities to explore an old-growth forest, and dogs are welcome if they are leashed. 

  Location

  20 PA Route 115, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania 18610

Museums

• Dorflinger Glass Museum

  See the elegant glassworks at the Dorflinger Glass Museum. Pay special attention to the V-shaped rounded cuts on many pieces because this is where the cutting wheel to make those cuts was invented. A 600-acre wildlife sanctuary surrounds this museum. 

  Location

  55 Suydam Drive, White Mills, Pennsylvania 18473

• The Pocono Indian Museum

  Take the audio tour of The Pocono Indian Museum to learn how the Delaware Native Americans existed on this land for over 1,000 years. Learn how arrowheads were made, and view peace pipes that are over 150 years old. Preserving this history is important as this tribe was almost wiped out in under 100 years. 

  Location

  Route 209, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• Bushkill Falls

  Several locations at Bushkill Falls offer items for sale. Stop at the Nature Nook to buy natural soaps and gemstones. You can find Native American memorabilia at the Trading Post. Do not leave without a new tee and some delicious fudge. 

  Location

  138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

• Pocono Bazaar Marketplace

  Join the average of 30,000 shoppers a month who find unique items at the Pocono Bazaar Marketplace. A wide variety of items are available, including housewares, hair care products, toys, and electronics. There is a particular outside area for garage sales, and you will love the food trucks at this location. They are constantly adding new vendors, so you may want to come back to this location often. 

  Location

  1 Municipal Drive & Route 209, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301

• Top of the World Restaurant

  Fresh salads and delicious sandwiches are available at the Top of the World Restaurant. This is also a fabulous place to get a terrific New York strip steak, grilled chicken, or fantastic seafood entrée. This upscale restaurant is tucked away in a scenic area, so there is usually lots of nature to enjoy while your dining through the large windows. 

  Location

  148 Cambridge Court, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

• Cousin’s Pizza & Deli

  When you need to feed yourself and your friends in a hurry, Cousin’s Pizza & Deli is the perfect place to go. Alternatively, if you want to enjoy a leisurely meal, then they have a beautiful dining room for that. Be sure to pick up a sandwich to take with you on your outdoor adventures. 

  Location

  5303 Bushkill Falls Road, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324

How To Get To Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

It is easy to get to this national recreation area’s headquarters from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Follow US 22 East until it junctions with US 209 North. Stay in the left lane so that you can get on Interstate 80 East. Use Exit 309 to get on Hollow Lane, which will become Hollow Lake Road. Finally, turn on River Road. 

Address

1978 River Road Bushkill, PA 18324

Fee: Entry fee $0

This location is an excellent area to go fishing. The water is also a great place to go canoeing and boating. You may also want to go hiking to see the water gap from various angles. With so many fantastic things to do and places to explore in the national recreation area and nearby, you will want to bring your RV so that you can move around quickly. If you do not have an RV, rent one on RVshare.com. There are plenty of options, and they are all covered by around-the-clock roadside assistance.