Natural Features
Located along the Delaware River, Valley View Campground is a flat camping area sprawled out beneath the shaded canopy of the hardwood trees.
Recreation
An approximately 2/10 of a mile (.3 km) stroll up the gravel driveway from the campsites you will find the McDade Recreation Trail. The McDade Trail is a hiking and biking trail. The McDade Recreational Trail (MRT) is a packed gravel path that parallels the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania side of the park for 32 miles (51 km).
A Lifejacket Can't Save Anyone If All People Onboard Don't Wear One
- Children aged 12 and under MUST wear Coast Guard-approved lifejackets at all times when on the river.
- Jackets must fit appropriately, and be fully fastened to be effective. Wearing a life jacket is not just common sense, it is THE LAW.
- Lifejackets aren't just for kids. Any person paddling or boating MUST have their own US Coast Guard approved lifejacket or PFD onboard and readily accessible in case of emergency.
- All boaters must wear lifejackets on boats less than 16 feet (5 m) in length and on canoes and on kayaks, from November 1 through April 30, to protect boaters from cold water shock if they fall into the water.
- Always wear your lifejacket on and in the water.
Some helpful tips when it comes to any incident on the Delaware river during your visit:
- Stay calm and remove yourself to a safe area; Help will come to you
- Contact 911, or the park Emergency Operations Center at 570-426-2457 if you have an emergency
- Know your surroundings; Keep an eye out for important landmarks to describe where you are located in an emergency
- Download the NPS App to your phone prior to your visit and download the maps for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Keep your phone and identification in a waterproof bag for safety.
Recreation Sites
- Group Standard Nonelectric
- Overnight
Amenities
- Campfire Rings
- Cell Phone Service
- Food Storage Locker
- Picnic Tables
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Accessible Campsites
- Picnic Table
- Waterfront Sites
- Fitness Trails
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include:
- The McDade Trail
Getting Here
Need to Know
Campers can access Valley View Campground by vehicle or by paddling in on canoes or kayaks.
The use or possession of acoholic beverages is prohibitted.
Pets are prohibited. Only bona fide service animals are welcome. Groups violating these rules will have their group camping privileges revoked and must leave the camping area immediately.
Dead and Down Wood Only. The destruction or defacing of any trees or shrubs is prohibited. Firewood may be gathered from dead and down wood in the vicinity of the campground.
Chainsaws Prohibited. The use of a chainsaw to make firewood is prohibited.
Do Not Bring Firewood! Due to possible infestation of firewood, it is prohibited to bring firewood into the park.
Generators Prohibited. The use of a generator is prohibited.
Check in/Check out. Check in time is 12pm. Checkout time is 11am.
Quiet hours. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm until 6:00am.
Keep the beach area clear from boat congestion. Please take your boats to your assigned site for the duration of your stay.
Contact Information
For campground inquiries, please call: 570-426-2452
