US Forest ServiceFree
Delaware Water Gap Backcountry NJ-PA
Columbia, New Jersey, New Jersey974 ft🗓 Apr–Nov
About this site
Backcountry camping in Delaware Water Gap NRA. AT hiking, Delaware River canoeing, 70,000 acres.
Peak season temperatures
86°F
Avg high
65°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Scarlet TanagerBald EagleSpottail ShinerSpring SalamanderGreen FrogStriped Skunk
Activities
BackpackingCanoeingFishingHiking
Amenities
River AccessAT AccessVault Toilet
Site types
BackpackTentCanoe Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Elevation
- 974 ft
- Peak temps
- 65°–86°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (41)
- Coordinates
- 40.9734, -75.0812
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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