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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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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
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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