If you’re looking for a little adventure kayaking down the Delaware River is the perfect activity for you.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has been a part of the National Park Service for over 50 years. It includes 40 miles of the Delaware River and land in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
It encompasses 70,000 Acres of scenic land filled with beach access, camping grounds and hiking trails.
If you have your own kayaking or canoeing equipment it’ll save you money and give you more freedom to explore the river. However, renting is convenient because the rental company does all the heavy lifting and transports you from your car, to the river pick up and drop off locations.
The rental company I’ve used multiple times is Chamberlin Canoes in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. They rent out Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts and Water Tubes. They do day rentals and overnight rentals which is great if you want to camp along the river and make a multi-day trek out of it.
The trip begins at the Kittatinny Point (The Gap) and lasts 49 miles to Port Jervis, which can take 3 days to complete. I usually do the day trek from The Gap to Smithfield Beach which is a beautiful 10-mile stretch. In certain areas on the route you can pull over to the side and go for a swim, enjoying the nature surrounding you.
The trip begins at the Kittatinny Point (The Gap) and lasts 49 miles to Port Jervis, which can take 3 days to complete. I usually do the day trek from The Gap to Smithfield Beach which is a beautiful 10-mile stretch. In certain areas on the route you can pull over to the side and go for a swim, enjoying the nature surrounding you.
After a day of exploring I suggest stopping at the Minisink Hotel. A hidden gem just a mile away from the Delaware River. It's a cozy little bar and grill with great food for visitors and locals alike.
