Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Room to stretch out

This camping site is a set of 6 sites on the New Jersey border maintained by the National Park Service. There were some definite pros and cons to these sites, I guess it would all depend on what you actually prefer in your camp experience.

We were very happy to see the openness of the sites. They were very large and while covered by 40+ft trees were open enough to make you wish you brought more gear and people just because it would fit. These sites have the standard grated square metal fire pit most park sites have. There was also evidence that the park service maintains the area with chainsaws to clear debri and dead-fall.

Very nice views of the river from all of the sites, as well as being a short morning paddle away from Dingman's Ferry Access, waterfalls, and historical locations worthy of the exploration make this an ideal location to start the days journey.

Also this is one of the rare primitive sites along the river to feature an outhouse. My daughter was happy to have a chance to have walls for privacy for a change. However, you are in a secluded area, next to a river... after examination she decided another night of primitive camping sans walls was ok with her.

The other downside to these sites is the river to camp journey. Due to fluctuating water levels all of the islands that are used for camping have a cut wall cliff style approach, but these sites have a very steep and above average height to the shoreline making unloading both more tiring and more of a hazard than I prefer.

I would recommend these sites to the camper that is staging their following days adventures, the younger crowd, or the minimalist even though there is alot of space.

  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Sandyston Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016