Pennsylvania Map

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

Contact Info
200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:
215-597-1655
Basics
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Description

The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River winds through forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.

Hours + Fees

Hours:

There is no one schedule or operating season for this park. The park is composed of many separate and independent sites, under state and local management.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Main Routes

Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is located between Easton PA/Phillipsburg NJ/Interstate 78 on the north and Washington Crossing PA/Washington Crossing NJ/Interstate 95 on the south

Routes along the river

Pennsylvania: Routes 611 & 32
New Jersey: Routes 519 and 29

To Reach the Lower Delaware

To the North End of the park (Easton PA/Phillips NJ)
Coming from the east, connect to Interstate 78 in New Jersey.
Coming from the west, connect to Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania.

For the New Jersey side of the park, exit at Alpha NJ and take Route 519 south toward Milford NJ, or begin your visit in Phillipsburg at Morris Canal National Historic Landmark. At Milford NJ, you can take take one of three routes to continue southward.

For the Pennsylvania side of the park, take PA Exit 75 and Route 611 south toward Raubsville/Reigelsville.


To the South End of the park (Washington Crossing PA & NJ)
Coming from the east, connect to Route 1 or Interstate 195 to Interstate 295 north near Trenton NJ, and then Interstate 95 south. (towards Philadelphia)
Coming from the west connect to Interstate 95 northbound near Philadelphia PA.

For the New Jersey side of the park take NJ Exit 1 off Interstate 195 and Route 29 north toward Washington Crossing NJ/Titusville NJ.

For the Pennsylvania side of the park, take PA Exit 49 off Interstate 95 and Route 332 east toward Yardley PA. Then take Route 32 north along the river.

Customizable Directions


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