OVERNIGHTS

Trip Details

Kayaks and Canoes only for overnights

Print at home and bring with you — or fill one out when you arrive.

Overnight campsites are first come first serve, designated areas only, and limited to one night per site only.
Additional reservations must be made through the DWG Park Service at recreation.gov
Campers should follow DWG Park Service rules and camping guidelines.
Camp fires can only be built in steel rings or on your own camp stove.
Campers should bring their own potable water.
Campers must provide all food, clothing and camping gear.
Keep all overnight equipment in waterproof bags that can be leashed to the canoe.
Please leave campsites with what you brought. Chamberlain will dispose of your trash at the end of the trip.

Download the Delaware Water Gap campsite map to plan your overnight route.

What to Pack— Everything you need for a comfortable day or overnight on the river.

Overnight Trip Guide— Tips and details for planning a multi-day canoe or kayak camping trip.

Please note: The designated trip times are based on continuous paddling and do not account for breaks, swimming, or picnic lunch time.

From / To	Mileage	Time
Eshback → Smithfield	14 miles	1–2 days (4.5 hours)
Bushkill → Kittatinny (Gap)	16 miles	1–2 days (5.5 hours)
Eshback → Kittatinny (Gap)	20 miles	1–2 days (6.5 hours)
Dingman's Ferry → Smithfield	20 miles	2 days (6.5 hours)
Dingman's Ferry → Kittatinny (Gap)	26 miles	2–3 days (8.5 hours)
Milford → Smithfield	28 miles	3 days (10 hours)
Milford → Kittatinny (Gap)	34 miles	3–4 days (12 hours)
Matamoras → Smithfield	43 miles	3–4 days (14 hours)
Matamoras → Kittatinny (Gap)	49 miles	4 days (16 hours)

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.
— A. A. Milne