Established Camping
Ratcliff's River Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Ratcliff's River Campsites are located near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey. The area features riverbanks and forested terrain, offering a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include the Delaware Water Gap itself and various hiking trails, with temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer.
Description
Most river campsites are available for free, on a first come/first serve basis for boaters on trips where the distance is too great to be travelled in one day
To use a river campsite, the total river miles traveled must be at least 14 miles for a one-night trip, at least 26 miles for a two-night trip, and at least 34 miles for a three-night trip.
Below are some important things to know about camping at river campsites within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Camping is limited to one night in each location There are no fees for river campsites except for the Alosa River Campsites Small fires are only permitted in existing fire grates. Use dead and down wood only. Cutting standing trees is not permitted.
Pack out all trash to include all food and food waste. Please use soaps sparingly. Soap should be dumped on well-drained soil away from water sources. Do not urinate or defecate within 100 feet of any river or stream. Fecal material, including pet waste, must be buried at least 6 inches deep and at least 300 feet away from water. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Loud audio devices and fireworks are prohibited.
Location
Ratcliff's River Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located in New Jersey
Coordinates
41.11265932 N
74.9704814 W
Detours Nearby
Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
15 min away
Slumberland at the River's Edge
48 min away
Drive Time
- 59 min from Scranton
- 1 hr 1 min from Kiryas Joel
- 1 hr 1 min from Allentown
- 1 hr 32 min from New York
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
