Valley View Group Campground

National Park Service campground, 5 sites

Overview

Valley View Group Campground comprises five primitive group campsites nestled along the Delaware River located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Its close proximity to the Delaware River allows campers to enjoy the peacefulness of nature with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Each of the five 5 campsites include a fire ring, picnic tables, bear proof trash containers, bear proof storage lockers, and vault toilets. Each site can host a minimum group size of five and up to 25 people.   

Campers can access Valley View Campground in two ways: by vehicle down a short gravel roadway from Route 209 or by paddling in by boat on the Delaware River. Once you reach the shore line for Valley View Campground there is short path that will lead you from the riverbank up to the campsite area. Along with the seclusion of your campsite there is a common area centrally located with benches and a flag pole. This area is great to mingle or conduct group activities.  

Pets are not permitted at Valley View Campground. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. 

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.

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. 

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include:

• The McDade Trail 

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time the night before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee.

Refunds will only be issued for park implemented closures.