Maintained by the National Park Service within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Dingmans Shallows is a water-access-only primitive campsite on the Delaware River. No roads reach it. Paddlers and boaters can land on a small sand beach to unload gear, and the site connects directly to the McDade Recreation Trail for those who want to hike out the following day. The site is free, spacious enough for multiple tents, and includes a fire pit with a grate. No restrooms are on-site, so campers should plan accordingly and pack out all trash. Dogs are welcome. Paddlers staging multi-day river trips can find pet-friendly campgrounds around Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with more facilities if a mix of site types fits the itinerary. Bring all water and supplies, as the primitive nature of the site means no services on the ground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDingmans Shallows Campground is located in Pennsylvania near Wallpack Center
Coordinates
41.18593298 N
74.88093655 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/20/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 53 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 56 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 9 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 24 min from New York, NY
