National Wild and Scenic River · PA, NJ

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

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.

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Photos

A rural boat lock with a gate
Locks were used to move boats overland via canals
An old stone-pier bridge over a river
The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ
Kayakers enter the river from a riverside beach
Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA
butterfly lands on a maple leaf
Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA
water falls over a layered stone cliff face
Visitors overlook the waterfall

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program