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Delaware River

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12mapped trips
2scored today
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0.9–17 midistance range
Hard · Moderatedifficulty options
The Delaware River at a USGS monitoring station, used as same-river context for the New Jersey Byram-to-Bull’s Island route.
Delaware River same-river context for the Byram-to-Bull’s Island planning reachPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey · U.S. Geological Survey station image
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Your tripByram DEP Access to Bull’s Island Recreation Area DEP AccessApproximately 0.9 river mile · 1–2 hours depending on gage height · moderate
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Delaware River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Delaware River routes use 3 gauge references depending on the stretch.

Route options

Compare 12 scored routes across Delaware River / New Jersey, Warren County / Delaware River. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

Delaware River routes here are marked hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Delaware River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Delaware River?

Paddle Today tracks 12 Delaware River routes across Delaware River / New Jersey, Warren County / Delaware River. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Delaware River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 3 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Delaware River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.