Delaware River

The Delaware River is the longest and largest freshwater river in New Jersey. Some of the most popular sections for kayaking are in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Delaware River #1: Worthington State Forest to Delaware Water Gap

Launch at the concrete ramp in the Worthington State Forest Campground. Paddle downriver to the Gap.

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Delaware River #2: Delaware Water Gap to Columbia

Launch at the Delaware Water Gap and paddle downriver to Columbia. One cannot land on the NJ side, so land in Portland PA, then walk over the footbridge to Columbia.

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Stream Gauges

  • Delaware River at Port Jervis NY: link

  • Delaware River at Montague NJ: link

  • Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap PA: link

  • Delaware River at Belvidere NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Phillipsburg NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Frenchtown NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Stockton NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Lambertville NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJ: link

  • Delaware River at Trenton NJ: link

References

  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: link

  • Wikipedia, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: link

  • Wikipedia, Delaware River: link

  • Delaware River Water Trail: link

  • Delaware River Greenway Partnership: link

  • Paddlers’ Guide to the Delaware River (book): link

August / 2026