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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Scenic & Recreational River · New York, Pennsylvania

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  • LocationBeach Lake, PA
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now65°F Overcast
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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.

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a Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature
A Park Ranger shows children the wonders of nature — NPS Photo

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Open 24 hours, daily · Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

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  • Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational RiverOpen 24 hours, daily

    Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is open year-round. Limited river access may occur during winter months due to ice and snow build up on public accesses. River information may be obtained by calling the park's River Hotline at 845-252-7100. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from May 1 to October 1.

  • Zane Grey MuseumToday: Closed

    The Zane Grey Museum is open from Memorial Day weekend to the last weekend of September. During this period, the museum is open Thursday - Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. In the winter season, the museum will reopen for the Eagle Watching season January and February 2025.

    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Roebling Bridge Toll HouseDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    The Roebling Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, was built as an aqueduct to carry canal boats over the Delaware River on the Delaware and Hudson Canal. The vehicular bridge and walkways are open year-round, all hours of the day. The Roebling Bridge Toll House, located on the New York side of the bridge, is open daily from 9AM - 4PM, weather permitting.

    Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405

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Weather & conditions

65°F
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  • Today 65° 48°
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    31% rain
  • Tomorrow 75° 53°
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    68% rain
  • Wednesday 70° 58°
    Mist
    83% 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 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.

Photos

  • a rocky shore of the Delaware River
    Geological wonders of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River — NPS Photo / Dave Soete
  • the Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
  • Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
  • park ranger canoes on the shore at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Getting There

274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405

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.

Full directions

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.

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Mailing address: 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405

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