Bushkill to Delaware Water Gap
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Distance: 16 miles
Launch Location: Bushkill Boat Launch
Paddle Time: 6 hours
Number of Days: 2 days
Canoe or Kayak Bushkill to Delaware Water Gap
Take your time and relax on this fun two-day trip down the Delaware River, starting at the Bushkill Boat access, located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, all the way down river to the Delaware Water Gap. Take in the beautiful sites of the Pocono Mountains while you float down through this scenic national recreation area.
Look for local wildlife as you paddle, like deer, bears, bald eagles, and much more. Your trip takes you past many points of interest along the river, including the Tocks Island damn controversy of the 60’s and 70’s and the Historic Shawnee Inn, a gorgeous riverside resort whose roots date back to the 1890s.
You can’t miss the ‘jumping rock,’ located on the Pennsylvania side (right-hand side) of the river, 6 miles south of your starting point. Further down river past Shawnee you can also see the remains of the Old Karamac Resort and train crossing as you float along toward the Delaware Water Gap.
This trip usually has calm and easy-going water with several class 1-1+ rapids along the way, so it is generally well suited for the experienced and beginner alike.
This trip is a perfect option for those who need to start later on the first day, and maybe only go 5 miles on the first day and spend a longer day on the river (11 mi) the next day, or maybe start earlier on the first day so you can get to a campsite early and hang out most of the day, swimming, fishing, paddling around, hiking, etc., right from your riverside campsite.
You can also arrive earlier in the day and have a longer paddle on the first day, about 11 miles, and a shorter paddle on the second day, about five or six miles, when camping at Walters campsite, Tocks or Labar Island. Keep in mind that there are few campsite opportunities past Smithfield Beach, so you would want to start early to get an open site. This is a good river trip if you can’t spend a full second day on the river or just want to have a lazy morning around the campsite and get a later start. A better option for a short 2nd day of your trip might be our 14 mile, Eshback to Smithfield Beach trip.
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OUR RATES
Whether you're looking to rent a kayak for yourself or a canoe or raft for your whole group, from one person to several hundred, Adventure Sports has all your rental needs. Browse our rental rates below and make your online reservations from the link above or contact us to reserve your equipment.
Individual & Group Rental Rates
All Prices are per person per day
| Number of People (Adult Fares) | Canoes & Rafts | 1 Person & 2 Person Kayaks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 9 | $53.00 | $56.00 |
| 10 – 19 | $48.00 | $51.00 |
| 20+ | $46.00 | $49.00 |
Non-Profit Youth Group Rates
Must have tax exempt certificate
All Prices are per person per day
| Number of People (Adult Fares) | Canoes & Rafts | 1 Person & 2 Person Kayaks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 9 | N/A | N/A |
| 10 – 19 | $38.00 | $45.00 |
| 20+ | $36.00 | $43.00 |
Family Rate $12.00: children 2-17 years old traveling as a 3rd or 4th person in a canoe or 5th or 6th person in a raft. Does not apply for non-profit youth groups.
What’s provided with my rental? Your canoes, kayaks or rafts, along with paddles, lifejackets, orientation, trip planning and FREE shuttle transportation for people, luggage and boats.
2 DAY TRIPS
Our most popular and shortest 2-day trip! This paddle to Smithfield Beach offers plenty of campsites to choose from and many opportunities to get out of the boats and swim, fish, hike, or just lounge around the campsite.
Launch your canoe or kayak from the Eshback access point and paddle 20 miles down to the famous Delaware Water Gap. See wildlife like deer, bald eagles, and more!
Take a nice and easy two-day trip from Bushkill to the Delaware Water Gap! Great if you need to start your trip later in the day or hang out at your campsite longer the first day!
Paddle 21 miles in two days from the historic Dingmans Ferry Bridge to Smithfield Beach, a pristine recreation area perfect for families. Abundant camping opportunities await you!
Get in a bit of a workout on our longest two-day trip from historic Dingmans Ferry Bridge all the way to the Delaware Water Gap. If you prefer to do more paddling than hanging out at the campsite, this trip is for you. Paddle 27 miles over 2 days!
3 DAY TRIPS
Begin at the historic Dingmans Ferry Bridge and spend three days paddling the 27 miles to the famous Delaware Water Gap. Book this multi-day adventure now!
Take our most popular 3 day trip and paddle 28 miles in three days by canoe or kayak on this exciting Delaware River trip with plenty of great campsites. The trip starts at Milford boat launch and ends at beautiful Smithfield Beach.
For those who like more paddling, embark on an adventurous three-day canoe or kayak trip down the Delaware River, starting in Milford and paddling all the way to the scenic Delaware Water Gap.
4 DAY TRIP
For those of you who prefer to paddle at a more leisurely pace and spend more time at your riverside campsites, while fishing, swimming, hiking or just relaxing while reading a book, this trip might be for you!
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