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Scenic & Recreational River

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

a view of the Delaware River

A view of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Photo: NPS Photo

About

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.

Activities

BoatingCampingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingHikingPaddlingCanoeingCanoe or Kayak CampingKayakingWhitewater RaftingJunior Ranger ProgramTubingRiver TubingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum Exhibits

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.

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Weather

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.

News

Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24,211,000 to local economy
Sep 26, 2025

Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24,211,000 to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows that 377,061 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2024 spent $19,931,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,211,000.

Hook, Line, and Fishing Clinic on the Upper Delaware
Sep 5, 2025

Hook, Line, and Fishing Clinic on the Upper Delaware

Join Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, the Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Project Healing Waters, for a free fishing clinic on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Zane Grey Museum and Lackawaxen River Access.

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