Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Designation: Scenic & Recreational River
Location: New York, Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.
🌤 Weather Information
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 83°F. 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.
🚗 Directions
Many routes will bring you into the river corridor. New York Scenic Route 97 runs parallel to the river and connects Port Jervis, NY and Hancock, NY at each end of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. To the Zane Grey Museum: From NY 97, turn onto the Roebling Delaware Aqueduct and then turn right onto Scenic Drive. The museum will be located on the right. See complete directions on Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River's Directions webpage.
Images
A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo
A Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature
Credit: NPS Photo
Geological wonders of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo / Dave Soete
The Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS
Park Ranger canoes on the shore at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo
A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo
A Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature
Credit: NPS Photo
Geological wonders of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo / Dave Soete
The Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, May 29
Sunny
High: 72.9°F | Low: 47.3°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.2
Sunrise: 05:29 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 51.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, May 30
Partly Cloudy
High: 61.7°F | Low: 43.1°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 18.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.9
Sunrise: 05:29 AM
Sunset: 08:26 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 43.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, May 31
Sunny
High: 67.4°F | Low: 37.7°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.6
Sunrise: 05:28 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405
🏤 Mailing Address:
274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405
📞 Voice Phone: 5706854871
📞 Fax Phone: 5706854874
✉️ Email: upde_interpretation@nps.gov