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Nearby Parks: George W Childs State Park Stokes State Forest Swartswood State Park Jenny Jump State Forest 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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| | | | |  | Waynebrook Inn 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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| 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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