WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Quick Info
- All participants must be able to swim.
- All rentals must be OFF the river by 5/6pm.
- Min age: 6 yrs (canoes, kayaks, tubes); 3 yrs (rafts).
- Overnights are first come first serve, designated areas only.
- For overnight camping: additional campsite reservations through recreation.gov
- Non-Profit Group rates available. Call for details.
What's Included
- ✓ Free parking
- ✓ Free transportation to and from locations
- ✓ Life jackets and paddles
- ✓ River maps
- ✓ Safety orientation
What to Bring
- Water
- Old sneakers
- Suntan lotion
- Coolers for snacks and drinks (NO STYROFOAM)
- Swim gear
- Bug spray
- Signed waiver
DO NOT BRING ANYTHING VALUABLE or GLASS
Pets
Pets are allowed on canoes and kayaks only. Must be leashed (6 ft max). Please be courteous of other passengers' allergies, and rinse your pet before returning to base.
Water Levels
Always deep enough to tube, kayak, canoe, or raft. Maintained by the Delaware River Master (USGS) with a minimum flow rate of 1,750 cubic feet per second.
Rapids
Kittatinny to Portland — mostly calm, 2 sets of class 1 rapids.
Smithfield to Kittatinny — 1 small section near the end.
Bushkill to Smithfield — 3 sections of class 1 rapids in the middle.
Landmarks & Exit Points
Smithfield Beach
Look for beach access area past boat ramp and swimming area near circular driveway.
Water Gap
1/4 to 1/2 mile past the Rt. 80 bridge on the left, look for beach area.
Portland
Directly underneath the Portland Pedestrian Bridge (green walking bridge) on the right side.
River Camping Maps
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The river has great wisdom, and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men.
— Mark Twain