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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Old Mine Rd.
Hardwick, NJ 07832
 570-426-2452
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    The Delaware Water Gap encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of breathtaking scenery along 40 miles of the Delaware River, which winds through the Appalachian Mountains.

    The park features waterfalls and many outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, camping, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and more.

    Turtle Beach is located six miles north of i-80 on Old Mine Road. This area offers a grassy beach complete with picnic tables and restrooms. Lifeguards are on duty weekends from mid-June through August.

    Fees (Watergate Recreation Site and Turtle Beach): Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from April through October.

  • Amenities

    • Beach Badge Fee
    Activities
    • Swimming
    Location
    • Beach on River

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  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Hot Dog Johnny's
        12.9 MI
        908-453-2882
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      • Black Forest Inn
        20.8 MI
        973-347-3344
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      • The Windlass
        24.8 MI
        973-663-3190
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      • Big Fish Lounge at Alice’s
        24.9 MI
        973-663-9600
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      • Alice's
        24.9 MI
        973-663-9600
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    •  Lodging

      • Camp Taylor Campground
        2.7 MI
        908-496-4333
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      • Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
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      • The RoseMary Inn
        4.2 MI
        908-496-8855
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      • Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
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      • TripleBrook RV & Camping Resort
        7.7 MI
        908-459-4079
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      • Delaware River Family Campground
        8.3 MI
        908-475-4517
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      • The Inn at Millrace Pond
        9.5 MI
        908-459-4884
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      • Jenny Jump State Forest
        11.2 MI
        908-459-4366
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    •  Activities

      • Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
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      • Lakota Wolf Preserve
        2.9 MI
        908-496-9244
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      • Brook Hollow Winery
        3.7 MI
        908-496-8200
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      • Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
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      • Kayak East
        5.5 MI
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      • Jersey Ridge Soaring
        5.8 MI
        908-362-1239
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      • Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee
        6.5 MI
        908-362-6663
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      • Blair Academy Golf Course
        7.2 MI
        908-362-2021
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    •  Events

      • Annual - A Day of Wine, Romance and MORE!
        May. 4-5, 2024
        5.0 MI
        760-822-4611
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      • Tranquillity Farms Sunflower Festival
        Aug. 17-18, 2024
        16.1 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Herb Day on the Farm
        May. 4, 2024
        16.2 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Well-Sweep Herb Farms Fall Flower Festival
        Aug. 31 - Sep. 1, 2024
        16.2 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Hackettstown Street Fair
        Jul. 21, 2024
        17.4 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Czig Meister's Anniversary!
        Jun. 8, 2024
        17.4 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Hackettstown Maifest & International Day
        May. 18, 2024
        17.5 MI
        908-514-8431
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      • Arc of Warren County Food and Music Fest
        Jun. 1, 2024
        17.9 MI
        (908) 852-9122
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      •   Lodging

        Camp Taylor Campground
        2.7 MI
        908-496-4333
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      •   Lodging

        Worthington State Forest
        2.8 MI
        908-841-9575
        View >

      •   Activities

        Lakota Wolf Preserve
        2.9 MI
        908-496-9244
        View >

      •   Activities

        Brook Hollow Winery
        3.7 MI
        908-496-8200
        View >

      •   Lodging

        The RoseMary Inn
        4.2 MI
        908-496-8855
        View >

      •   Events

        Annual - A Day of Wine, Romance and MORE!
        May. 4-5, 2024
        5.0 MI
        760-822-4611
        View >

      •   Lodging

        Mohican Outdoor Center
        5.4 MI
        908-362-5670
        View >

      •   Activities

        Kayak East
        5.5 MI
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