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Delaware River

Kittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch to Worthington State Forest boat ramp

Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.

Route location

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DistanceApproximately 4 river miles
DifficultyModerate
Typical time2–4 hours depending on gage height
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Delaware River at a USGS monitoring station, used as same-river context for the New Jersey Kittatinny Point-to-Worthington route.
Route photoDelaware River same-river context for the Kittatinny Point-to-Worthington planning reachPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey

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Route overview

Quick facts and what's next

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Quick facts

On-water distanceApproximately 4 river milesKittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch to Worthington State Forest boat ramp
DifficultymoderateThe named source describes recreational moving water. Shallow sections, current, strainers, bridges, cold water, and access restrictions remain material.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the vehicle at Worthington State Forest boat ramp only after confirming current parking, ramp sharing, access hours, and waterline; then launch at Kittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch. The shuttle does not authorize unloading on bridge shoulders, private banks, or across the state line.
PermitsCheck posted rulesFollow current NPS and NJDEP access notices, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area boating and PFD regulations, parking/launch restrictions, and any closure or water-quality advisory. Confirm current access hours, fees, and any hand-launch or loading-only restrictions before travel.
CampingOptions nearbyDesignated NPS river campsites and Worthington State Forest camping may be available only under current park rules, reservations/permits, and site-specific restrictions. No informal shoreline camping is claimed.
SeasonMar-NovSpring through fall is the practical planning season. Check current flow, recent rain, debris, water temperature, daylight, and park alerts before every launch.

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Plan

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

A bounded Middle Delaware planning reach inside Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area between two current New Jersey public river accesses.

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Start

Put-in

Kittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch
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NPS identifies these as designated Delaware Water Gap river accesses; confirm current road, parking, loading/unloading, hand-launch, fee, and closure restrictions before unloading.

Finish

Take-out

Worthington State Forest boat ramp
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Coordinates are official access-area anchors and still require a current wetted-edge and landing check.

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Access caveats and watch for

Access caveats

  • NPS identifies these as designated Delaware Water Gap river accesses; confirm current road, parking, loading/unloading, hand-launch, fee, and closure restrictions before unloading.
  • Coordinates are official access-area anchors and still require a current wetted-edge and landing check.
  • The Delaware is an interstate river. Do not cross, land, or shuttle through Pennsylvania access without separately following that manager’s rules.

Watch for

  • USGS 01440200 same-river proxy discharge, gage height, recent rainfall, and visual river conditions
  • cold water, wind, strainers, bridge and wing-dam hydraulics, motorboat traffic, and missed take-out
  • ramp sharing, parking, permit/fee changes, daylight, water quality, and shuttle failure

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The Delaware River at a USGS monitoring station, used as same-river context for the New Jersey Kittatinny Point-to-Worthington route.
Delaware River same-river context for the Kittatinny Point-to-Worthington planning reachPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey station image

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Gauge siteDelaware River near Delaware Water Gap, PA
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Main source behind this scoreNPS Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area boating access and NJDEP Worthington State Forest guidance
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NotesWhat to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Named moving-water corridorKittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch to Worthington State Forest boat ramp

    NPS identifies the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River as a canoe/kayak corridor and publishes the access chain and river mile spacing.

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  • Direct public endpoint evidenceKittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch and Worthington State Forest boat ramp

    NPS and NJDEP identify the named public access facilities and current-use restrictions; no bridge shoulder or private bank is used.

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  • Proxy flow evidenceUSGS 01440200 Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap, PA

    This same-river station is clearly labeled route-context proxy evidence; use its trend for planning context only and do not transfer a numeric cutoff.

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  • Camping postureDesignated park campsites only

    Use only current NPS/Worthington designated camping under reservation, permit, and site rules; no informal shoreline camping is claimed.

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  • Live gaugeUSGS 01440200, Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap, PA

    Clearly labeled proxy station: use current trend as regional planning context only; it does not establish a route-specific safe-flow cutoff.

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  • Approved route imageryRights-cleared same-river or same-water-trail context image

    Same-river USGS Delaware River context image; it does not depict these NJ ramps or certify current flow, access, hazards, or water temperature.

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Quick answers

Delaware River paddling FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Delaware River?

Paddle Today watches Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap, PA and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.

Where does this Delaware River route start and end?

This route starts at Kittatinny Point canoe/kayak launch and ends at Worthington State Forest boat ramp, about Approximately 4 river miles on the water.

Is this Delaware River route good for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.

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