Wild Swim Atlas

Delaware River swimming beaches

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Sambo Island, New JerseyRiver on Delaware RiverSwim at designated beaches

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The Middle Delaware River has designated swimming beaches, including beaches in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Water
River, Delaware River
Lifeguard
The water trail guide says the Middle Delaware offers swimming beaches with lifeguards; the National Park Service says its beaches have no lifeguards.
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

The Middle Delaware River water trail includes river beaches in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

41.1301, -74.9428

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Rules to know before you go

  • Swim in designated areas.
  • Do not swim within 50 feet of a boat launch, canoe launch or waterfall.
  • Do not swim across the river.
  • Do not use swimming aids, water toys or flotation devices; only personal flotation devices are permitted.

Swimming spots nearby

All of New Jersey
Seasonal swimming beach20 mi

Lake Hopatcong

Lake
Hopatcong State Park, Halsey Island
Seasonal swimming beach27 mi

Wawayanda Beach

Lake
Wawayanda State Park, Highland Lakes
Public seasonal swimming45 mi

Lake Tiorati

Lake
Lake Tiorati Beach, Harriman State Park, Harriman
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