Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
John B.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Hidden Gem

After a day of hiking and exploring historical locations and back, then paddling the river, this site was a blessing.
Unloading was a very short and easy walk from the water. The site was more than spacious enough. Even though it is listed as one site, (the NPS does not reserve or confirm your spot, first come/ first camped), a group came in right behind us and after realizing we beat them were going off in search of another site right before nightfall. We showed them our space and offered to share vs them getting hurt in the river in the dark. There was enough room for our boats and theirs in our camp and they were able to tent out a group of 8 paddlers without us feeling crowded what so ever. In truth we only even saw them in passing on the trail to the primitive toilet.

The site is clean and has a steel framed fire pit available. Not much of a view here, but the dense-ness of the greenery made you feel even more secluded from the world and provided a very welcome 10 degree cooler camp on a hot day.

  • Review photo of Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Mashipacong Island Campsite — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by John B., August 30, 2016