Established Camping
Hornbeck's River Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
About
National Park Service
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River Primitive Campsites offer 62 campsites located along the Delaware River running through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This part of the Delaware River is relatively unspoiled as it travels through the rural landscape. A stay at one of these campsites will give you your fill of nature; you will be able to sleep under the stars, hear the birds chirping, listen to tree frogs, hear the river flowing by, and hopefully see some wildlife along the way.
Reservation Info
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is instituting a zonal reservation system for primitive river campsites within the park. The zone reservation system will allow visitors to purchase a permit within a designated zone and then select a campsite within that zone upon arrival. This maintains the freedom and spontaneity of choosing a site while on the river that some visitors enjoy, while also offering the predictability that others are seeking. More information, along with reservations can be found here at recreation.gov.
Location
Hornbeck's River Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located in Pennsylvania
Coordinates
41.17381507686568 N
74.89191291820845 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Primitive Riverside Camping
This site is part of the DEWA NRA system of primitive river sites between Milford and Delaware Water Gap. All river sites, including the three Hornbeck sites, are paddle-in only, first-come first serve, FREE (see note below), and include a fire pit. It is primitive so there are no other facilities at the sites. During the summer, it is often a challenge to find an open site on a Saturday night, especially if you have gotten a late start on the river or are approaching the southern end of the park. Hornbeck is a great location, just below the half way point of DIngman's Access if you are paddling the entire stretch. These three sites also have easy access to the multiuse McDade Trail, so after pitching your tent, a short walk upriver on the trail will bring you to the Dingman's Campground, whose store has ice cream and cold drinks and to Hornbeck Creek waterfall trail. Important Note: Recently the NPS held discussions about charging a fee for site use and enacting a reservation system. While that has not yet been enacted, please check the NPS website before planning your trip.