Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing & Riverside Recreation in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Flowing directly past Bushkill through Delaware Water Gap NRA, Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River; clean/pristine freshwater paddling; mountain ridges, hardwood canopies, historic river islands; calm floats, family paddles, tubing, angling.
access points near Bushkill.
iconic trip ending in Delaware Water Gap pass where Mount Minsi and Mount Tammany converge; beginners/families.
launches in Bushkill, Minisink Valley, historic islands, sandbars, Class I-II riffles, eagle/deer spotting.
short/spirited float through narrow mountain gap, Class I-II rapids, cliffside panoramas.
summer favorite, tethered group tubes, mild currents, sandbar swimming.
guided/self-guided trips, rent single/tandem kayaks, canoes, 4-to-6 person whitewater rafts.
non-motorized recreational zones, gentle navigable water.
smallmouth bass, American shad, walleye, wild trout; designated swimming beaches at Smithfield Beach and Milford Beach with lifeguarded seasonal swimming, picnic tables, bathhouses.
pull craft onto pristine national park gravel bars for secluded lunch/sunbathing.
reciprocally honored on river between state shorelines.
full-service outfitters near Bushkill provide vessel rentals, paddles, USCG-approved PFDs, safety orientations, vehicle shuttles.
Delaware Water Gap, PA; kayak/canoe/raft trips, bicycle trail rentals, guided paddles.
Seven Bridge Rd / Route 209; Bushkill launch departures, multi-day excursions, group rafting.
historic Shawnee Inn; river floats, pontoon guided tours, fishing expeditions.
rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tube rentals.
Bushkill Boat Launch (River Road, Bushkill, PA) within minutes of estate; own kayaks/paddleboards can launch directly into Delaware Water Gap NRA with easy vehicular access.
all boaters properly fitted USCG-approved life vest; legally mandatory for everyone Nov 1–Apr 30 and children under 13 year-round.
even calm surfaces have swift undercurrents/drop-offs; wearing life jacket while swimming/wading strongly encouraged.