Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - No climbing, rappelling, diving, jumping, high lines, slack lines, tight ropes, or other line type crossing devices are allowed in the following areas:
  • - Waterfalls and waterfall pools, except ice climbing
  • - Karamac bridge abutments
  • - Silver Thread Falls along the Dingmans Falls Trail is closed to all climbing, rappelling, diving, or jumping including ice climbing for resource protection.

  Published by National Park Service · Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent’s Compendium

• Prohibited all year

  Caving · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Park caves and mine shafts are closed to public access.

  Published by National Park Service · Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent’s Compendium