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Delaware River

Lambertville DEP Access to Firemen’s Eddy / Belle Mountain DEP Access

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

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DistanceApproximately 1.8 river miles
DifficultyHard
Typical time1–2 hours depending on gage height
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Delaware River at a USGS monitoring station, used as same-river context for the New Jersey Lambertville-to-Firemen’s Eddy route.
Route photoDelaware River same-river context for the Lambertville-to-Firemen’s Eddy 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 1.8 river milesLambertville DEP Access to Firemen’s Eddy / Belle Mountain DEP Access
DifficultyhardThe named source describes recreational moving water. Shallow sections, current, strainers, bridges, cold water, and access restrictions remain material.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the vehicle at D&R Canal State Park Firemen’s Eddy access only after confirming current parking, ramp sharing, access hours, and waterline; then launch at D&R Canal State Park Lambertville ramp. 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

Plan your trip

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

A short Lower Delaware planning reach between the Lambertville paved ramp and Firemen’s Eddy public access.

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Start

Put-in

D&R Canal State Park Lambertville ramp
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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

D&R Canal State Park Firemen’s Eddy access
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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 01463500 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 Lambertville-to-Firemen’s Eddy route.
Delaware River same-river context for the Lambertville-to-Firemen’s Eddy planning reachPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey
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Score & sources

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Gauge siteDelaware River at Trenton, NJ
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Main source behind this scoreNPS Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River access table and NJDEP Delaware River public access guide
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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 corridorLambertville DEP Access to Firemen’s Eddy / Belle Mountain DEP Access

    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 evidenceD&R Canal State Park Lambertville ramp and D&R Canal State Park Firemen’s Eddy access

    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 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton, NJ

    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 01463500, Delaware River at Trenton, NJ

    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 at Trenton, NJ 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 D&R Canal State Park Lambertville ramp and ends at D&R Canal State Park Firemen’s Eddy access, about Approximately 1.8 river miles on the water.

Is this Delaware River route good for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.

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