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Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

National Wild and Scenic River · New Jersey, Pennsylvania

The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages.

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  • LocationPhiladelphia, PA
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
  • Weather now57°F Overcast
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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.

Topics
  • American Revolution
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Animals
  • Canals
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Geology
  • Military
  • River and Riparian
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  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Transportation
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Wetlands
An old stone-pier bridge over a river
The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ — NPS Photo/Julia Bell

Things to Do

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Kayakers enter the river from a riverside beach
Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA — NPS Photo/Julia Bell

Plan Your Visit

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Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

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  • Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic RiverDaily, 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.

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Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, 1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Weather & conditions

57°F
Overcast · feels like 54°
  • Today 74° 55°
    Overcast
    35% rain
  • Tomorrow 78° 59°
    Sunny
    8% rain
  • Wednesday 79° 65°
    Sunny
    63% rain

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What to expect by season

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.

Photos

  • butterfly lands on a maple leaf
    Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA — NPS Photo/Julia Bell
  • water falls over a layered stone cliff face

Getting There

NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, 1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.

Full directions

In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river.

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Mailing address: NPS Wild & Scenic Rivers, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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