Alosa Campsites

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Bushkill, PA, PA

Price: From $16 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fishing, and birding opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alosa-campsites to be notified when sites open up.

Alosa Campsites offers boat-in access to unspoiled Delaware River views with excellent fishing and boating opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. At $16/night, it's an affordable way to access a scenic section of the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear have been observed in the area within 8km. Store food and trash securely.

Insider tips for Alosa Campsites: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites and reservation-only access Sites are boat-in only; plan your launch from Bushkill Access, approximately 2.5 miles upstream Bring your own water containers or plan to use the drinking water available at sites

Skip Alosa Campsites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at these sites. You don't have a boat or canoe — access is by water only. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Alosa Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Rivers Bend Group Campground (Blairstown, NJ), Valley View Group Campground (Bushkill, PA), Camp Gateway - Staten Island (Staten Island, NY), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (Brooklyn, NY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Alosa Campsites

Cell signal at Alosa Campsites (Bushkill, PA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Bushkill, PA, PA★ 4.1 (19 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fishing, and birding opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at these sites✕ You don't have a boat or canoe — access is by water only✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites and reservation-only access

Sites are boat-in only; plan your launch from Bushkill Access, approximately 2.5 miles upstream

Bring your own water containers or plan to use the drinking water available at sites

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear have been observed in the area within 8km. Store food and trash securely.

Location

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Getting there →

Directions From The River The Alosa Campsites are located on the right hand (west) shore of the Delaware River approximately 2.5 miles downstream of Bushkill Access, 1.2 Miles downstream of the Rivers Bend Group Campground (left/east shore of river), and 2,000 feet downstream of Turtle Island, formerly called "Sambo Island". The island is a small (300 x 700 ft.), closer to the right/west side of the river. For the safest route, stay to the left/east side of Turtle (Sambo) Island and in the main

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Alosa Campsites cost per night?+
Alosa Campsites costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Alosa Campsites open?+
Alosa Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Alosa Campsites have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Alosa Campsites?+
Alosa Campsites is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Alosa Campsites?+
Alosa Campsites is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Alosa Campsites?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Alosa Campsites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Alosa Campsites open, and what are check-in times?+
Alosa Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 4.1 (19)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny

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