National Wild and Scenic River
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
About Lower Delaware
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.
From the National Park Service.
- States
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Designation
- National Wild and Scenic River
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Lower Delaware.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
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- Wed
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- Thu
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- Fri
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- Sat
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- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.
Weather and when to go
Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30 F to highs of 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.
Getting there
The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located between Interstate 80 (at Portland, Pennsylvania and Columbia, New Jersey) and Interstate 95 (at exit 51 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and exit 1 in Washington Crossing, New Jersey). In Pennsylvania, follow PA-611 and PA-32 to drive along the river. In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river.
Contact the park
- Address
- NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone
- (617) 981-0466
- sarah_bursky@nps.gov
- Official site
- nps.gov/lode
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for Lower Delaware
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