National Wild and Scenic River · New Jersey, United States
Middle Delaware National Scenic River
Middle Delaware National Scenic River is a national wild and scenic river in New Jersey, United States, established in 1965.
Photo: Mike Serfas via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | New Jersey, United States |
| 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 Middle Delaware National Scenic River
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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Like Middle Delaware National Scenic River? Visit Middle Delaware National Scenic River’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
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 Middle Delaware National Scenic River?
Middle Delaware National Scenic River is in New Jersey, United States (41.1538° N, 74.9139° W).
When was Middle Delaware National Scenic River established?
Middle Delaware National Scenic River was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Middle Delaware National Scenic River have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Middle Delaware National Scenic River 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/Middle_Delaware_National_Scenic_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/dewa/ — Official park page.