National Recreation Area · New Jersey, United States
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in New Jersey, United States, covering 68,710 acres (27,806 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 68,710 acres (27,806 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 41.1538° N, 74.9139° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) is a 70,000-acre (28,000 ha) national recreation area administered by the National Park Service in northwest New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. It is centered around a 40-mile (64 km) stretch of the Delaware River designated the Middle Delaware National Scenic River. At the area's southern end lies the Delaware Water Gap, a dramatic mountain pass where the river cuts between Blue Mountain and Kittatinny Mountain.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 50.4 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 60.2 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 69.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is in New Jersey, United States (41.1538° N, 74.9139° W).
When was Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area established?
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area?
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area covers 68,710 acres (27,806 ha).
Does Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware_Water_Gap_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/dewa/ — Official park page.