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.

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.

Ratcliff's River Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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This could be a decent group of sites, however, as of  May 2021, I would only suggest these sites if you were extremely tired, its getting dark, or weather conditions drove you off the water.   

  

Access from the river is a Shale type outcropping that is rough on gear and humans both.  This has a small trail leading up through the weeds leading to a tight "clearing" for camping.  This was extremely over run, the grass was knee high or higher.

  

Then you add in the amount of ticks and flying pests, and again, choose this site wisely, and warned.  The biggest shame is that the views are great, its a quiet spot,.....  Could be a very nice site with a little maintenance.

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