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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes |
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Swartswood State Park
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Delaware State Forest
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Worthington State Forest
High Point State Park
Cranberry State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Promised Land State Park
Musconetcong State Park
Hopatcong State Park
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| National Park Overview: |
 | This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through the Appalachian Mountains at the scenic Delaware Water Gap. A one-day auto tour of the park can include waterfalls, rural scenery, and historic Millbrook Village. Visitors can also canoe, hike, camp, swim, picnic, bicycle, crosscountry ski, and horseback ride. Fishing and hunting are permitted in season with state licenses. |
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| Arts & Crafts | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself,
or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| Arts/Cultural/Drama | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| | Horseback Riding | |  | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | | | | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| |  | Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com |
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| | Cottages and Cabins | |  | Cedar Lakes Cottages - Port Jervis, NY
Cedar Lakes is a gorgeous 500-acre estate surrounding twin cedar lakes. We have a selection of deluxe cottages for nightly or weekly rentals. Enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and swimming on the property. Cottages have full kitchens, fireplaces, WIFI, and great amenities--all for the price of a hotel
Web Site: http://www.cedarlakescottages.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Glenwood House B&B and Cottage Suites - Deluxe Cottage Suites & Private Rooms. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs for Two, Fireplaces, Candles, CATV, VCRs, CD Players, AC. Full Candlelight Breakfast. 1 hr.15 min. from NYC. |
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Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.
Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com |
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| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Day Hike : Fall in P.A. - Straddling the Pennsylvania-New Jersey shore of the Delaware Wild and Scenic River, this popular 70,000-acre national recreation area extends exceptional scenery, first-rate river recreation,... | | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area : Winter In PA - The distinctive beauty of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area can be attributed to the river that sculpted the land into the ridges and valleys that exist today. The graceful "S"... | | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (National Park Service) - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Located in NJ and PA. HQ in Bushkill, PA. TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS. The Delaware River and Water Gap... | | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - Outdoor Recreation in Northwestern New Jersey Skylands ... House Mohican Outdoor Center Park Map Federal Parks Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Delaware View House Mohican Outdoor Center Old ... | | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - Outdoor Recreation in Northwestern New Jersey Skylands | | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Pictures - A collection of pictures and information from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, located in E. Pennsylvania. Large bluffs and the S turn of the Delaware R. See it all here. | | Area Campgrounds | | Panther Lake Camping Resort
6 Panther Lake Road
Andover, NJ
| Triple Brook Camping Resort
58 Honey Run Road
Blairstown, NJ
| Harmony Ridge Farm & Campground
23 Risdon Drive
Branchville, NJ
973-948-4941
| Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer's Road
Branchville, NJ
| Camp Taylor Campground
85 Mt. Pleasant Road
Columbia, NJ
| Cedar Ridge Family Campgrounds
205 River Road
Montague, NJ
| Rockview Valley Campground Resort
59 River Road
Montague, NJ
973-293-3383
| Pleasant Acres Farm Campground
61 Dewitt Road
Sussex, NJ
973-875-4166
| Tall Timbers POA Inc.
100 Tall Timbers Road
Sussex, NJ
| Dingmans Campground
1006 Route 209
Dingmans Ferry, PA
| Foxwood Family Campgrounds
400 Mt. Nebo Road
East Stroudsburg, PA
570-421-1424
| Otter Lake Camp Resort
4805 Marshalls Creek Road
East Stroudsburg, PA
800-345-1369
| Outdoor World - Timothy Lake North
Timothy Lake Road
East Stroudsburg, PA
570-588-6631
| Outdoor World - Timothy Lake South
Timothy Lake Road
East Stroudsburg, PA
570-588-1617
| River Beach Campsites
Box 382 Route 209
Milford, PA
| Pocono Vacation Park
RD 5 Box 5214
Stroudsburg, PA
570-424-2587
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Dunkelberger's Sports
585 Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-7950
| Ixtapa Sport Fishing Charters
19 Depue LN
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 688-9466
| Family Bait & Tackle Shop
624 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-6918
| Windsor Fly Shop
348 N 9th St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-0938
| Hiawatha Hunting & Fishing
700 Schoolhouse Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-7712
| Beaver Run Hunting & Fishing Club
3 Barren Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-8257
| Cross Current Guide Service
100 Laurel Acres Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 296-6919
| Matamoras Rod & Gun Club
120 Rod and Gun Club Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 409-9330
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Lakeside Country Cottages
Route 507 & Highway 390
Tafton, PA
(570) 226-8907
| Alpine Motel
1863 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-3790
| Walter's Motel
2011 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-1862
| Water Gap Country Club
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 476-0300
| Countryside Cottages
RR 3 Box 3002
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-2131
| Rimrock Country Cottages
425 Rimrock Dr
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-2360
| Rainbow Mountain Resort and Restaurant
210 Mount Nebo Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-8484
| Value Inn
5219 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-1100
| Echo Valley Cottages
1 Lower Lakeview Dr
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-0662
| Pocono Palace Inc
5241 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-6694
| Paramount Motel
Business Route 209 N
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-2141
| Birchwood In the Poconos
3400 Birchwood Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-0222
| Shilla Garden Korean Restaurant
RR 209
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-1100
| Alpine Lounge
RR 447
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 595-7411
| Malibu Dude Ranch
351 Foster Hill Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 296-7281
| Myer Motel
600 Route 6 and 209
Milford, PA
(570) 296-7223
| Milford Motel
591 Route 6 and 209
Milford, PA
(570) 296-6411
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| Directions: |
| Plane - Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown PA, 65 miles southwest: 888-FLY-LVIA, 610-266-6000
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca PA, 65 miles west: (570) 457-3445
Newark International Airport, Newark NJ, 70 miles east: (973) 961-6000
Car - New York City NY is 70 miles east; Philadelphia PA is 90 miles south; Scranton PA is 50 miles west.
The north end of the park is at Milford PA, 5 miles from the NY/NJ border at Port Jervis NY. From points northeast, north, and northwest, take Interstate 84 to PA Exit 46. Follow Route 6 east 2 miles to Milford, and take Route 209 south to enter the north end of the park.
The south end of the park is along Interstate 80 at the town of Delaware Water Gap PA. From points southeast, south, and southwest, connect to Interstate 80.
For Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and to enter the New Jersey side of the park: WESTBOUND on Interstate 80 take NJ Exit 1 and bear left 500 yards, or EASTBOUND on Interstate 80 take the first exit ramp after the Delaware River toll plaza and continue straight off the ramp 300 yards.
For Bushkill Visitor Center and to enter the Pennsylvania side of the park, from Interstate 80 take PA exit 309 and Route 209 north 10 miles.
From the west, PA Route 739 south at Interstate 84 PA Exit 34 reaches Dingmans Ferry PA in 14 miles. From the east NJ Route 15 north at Interstate 80 NJ Exit 34, connecting to NJ Routes 206 north and 560 west, reaches the recreation area at Layton NJ in 25 miles.
Bus - Martz and Greyhound bus lines from Port Authority NY to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre PA stop at the "Stroudsburg" terminal in the town of Delaware Water Gap PA. This terminal is one mile from the Appalachian Trail south in the town of Delaware Water Gap and 2 1/2 miles from Kittatinny Point Visitor Center and the Appalachian Trail north via the pedestrian walkway on the Interstate 80 bridge over the Delaware River.
Martz (570)424-3639, 421-3040 Greyhound (800) 231-2222 Limited seasonal bus service is available from the New York City area to Milford and Matamoras PA. Regular daily service is provided to Port Jervis, NY on Shortline Bus.
Shortline Bus Service: (800) 631-8405 Limited daily passenger train service is available from Hoboken NJ to Port Jervis NY. MTA Metro-North Railroad: (800)638-7646
Public Transportation - There is no public transportation through the park. Limited auto rental and taxi service may be available in Stroudsburg PA, Milford PA, Matamoras PA, and Port Jervis NY. |
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