Can you kayak in Delaware Water Gap?

Paddle through the Delaware Water Gap. Take as much time as you like to drift down this stretch of the Delaware River. Great for first timers on rafts, experienced paddlers can enjoy in in canoes or kayaks, or try one of our new inflatable kayaks on this relaxing half day adventure.



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Along the park's waterways, look for raccoons, muskrats, mink, beaver and if you're lucky enough, you might even see some otters frolicking along the river bank. In the forest, look for gray squirrels (some are jet black), gray fox, and black bear.

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Searchers on Sunday found the body of a Paterson teenager who disappeared while swimming in the Delaware River three days earlier, the National Park Service announced.

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Take a quick canoe or kayak trip down the Delaware River from the Smithfield Beach launch, down to the famous Delaware Water Gap. Rafts are available as well!

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The Upper Delaware is the longest free-flowing river in the Northeast, navigable by a wide variety of watercraft throughout its entire length. It includes riffles and Class I and II rapids between placid pools and eddies.

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If you're alone (which we don't advise!) then be sure to get your paddle and boat, then head to shore to empty the water and climb back in. Rivers are a wonderful kayaking environment as long as you're prepared for the currents and potential hazards.

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Here are some of the most important tips for having a safe and fun time on the river: Always wear a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD) in the water. Never drink alcohol and swim. Never try to swim across the river.

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Enjoy a scenic, fun and refreshing 3 - 4 hour tube, raft, canoe or kayak ride down the Delaware River, which is the nation's most historic river and perfect for outdoor water sport activities.

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Though the park was set aside as an area for outdoor recreation, it is also rich in history, encompassing significant Native American archeological sites and structures from the early Dutch settlement during the colonial period. The entire region was a frontier of the French & Indian War.

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Delaware Water Gap formed through a process of headward erosion and stream capture. Deformation of the bedrock during Appalachian mountain-building episodes hundreds of millions of years ago created an area of structural weakness in the rock.

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