River Trips

"Up the River With a Paddle!"

River trips are offered to campground patrons and the public. Parking is available and groups are welcome. We will transport your canoe or kayak.

Daily Trips: (Trips depart the campground store)

** People MUST be at the campground store no later than 15 minutes before departure time to fill out required paperwork.  Van drivers will NOT wait for late arrivals.

8:00am - Matamoras (17 miles in 8-9 hours. Overnights available - see below.)
9:00am - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours. Guide service available.)
10:00am - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)
11:00am - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)
11:30am - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)
12:00pm - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)
12:30pm - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)
1:00pm - Milford Beach(8 miles in 3-4 hours)

Rates:
Adult (12 or older) - $38.00/person
Child (5-11) - $28.00/person
Canoe/Kayak Transport - $18.00/person
Guided Delaware River paddling trip available for the 9:00am trip only for an additional $100.

Notes:
All participants must know how to swim.
All participants must wear a PFD at all times on the river.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the river.
All boats must return to the campground river access by 5:00PM.
Canoeing Season April 1 - October 31 (season may be extended weather permitting).

Overnight Delaware River Paddling Trips:

One Overnight on the Delaware River and 2 days of paddling
17 miles on the Delaware River in 2 days.
With the scheduled 8:00 AM Matamoras trip ending at Dingmans Campground.
Day 1: Matamoras to NPS Campsites 1-23 (8-12 miles).
Day 2: NPS Campsites 1-23 to Dingmans Campground (5-9 miles).
$76 Per Adult / $56 Per Child.

Two Overnights on the Delaware River and 3 days of paddling
27 miles on the Delaware River in 3 days.
Rendezvous at Kittatinny Point between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Day 1.
Day 1: Dingmans Campground to NPS Campsites 37-54 (7-8 miles).
Day 2: NPS Campsites 37-54 to NPS Campsites 106-108 (13-14 miles).
Day 3: NPS Campsites 106-108 to Kittatinny Point (7-8 miles).
$114 Per Adult / $84 Per Child.

Notes:
All overnight paddling trips on the Delaware River require that Dingmans Campground customers camp only at designated National Park Service campsites within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. These campsites are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dingmans Campground is not responsible for campsite vacancies on overnight paddling trips, any of the customer’s camping equipment or activities, security of customer’s vehicles, any violations of NPS policies, camping on private property or consequences resulting from the customer’s inappropriate actions.

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