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Delaware River
West End Beach / Port Jervis Tri-States access to Milford Beach, Pennsylvania
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An eight-mile Class I Delaware River route from Port Jervis, New York, to the NPS Milford Beach access in Pennsylvania. The corridor adds a distinct lower Upper-Delaware day paddle with direct Port Jervis telemetry, public access at both endpoints, Delaware Water Gap fee and capacity logistics, wind and motorboat-wake guidance, and nearby river-campsite options.
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Put-in
West End Beach / Port Jervis Tri-States accessWest End Beach is a public Port Jervis water-entry site listed by the Delaware River Water Trail, but the current municipal operating status, fee, parking, and launch rules must be confirmed before use.
Take-out
Milford Beach NPS accessMilford Beach is an NPS recreational fee area with a paved/published boat and canoe launch context; NPS warns that summer weekends can fill the lot and close the area. Do not leave a shuttle vehicle without confirming capacity and hours.
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Access caveats
- West End Beach is a public Port Jervis water-entry site listed by the Delaware River Water Trail, but the current municipal operating status, fee, parking, and launch rules must be confirmed before use.
- Milford Beach is an NPS recreational fee area with a paved/published boat and canoe launch context; NPS warns that summer weekends can fill the lot and close the area. Do not leave a shuttle vehicle without confirming capacity and hours.
- This route crosses from New York into Pennsylvania and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Verify state/park rules, access fees, seasonal closures, and any livery or vehicle restrictions before launch day.
Watch for
- USGS 01434000 below 700 cfs, above 12,000 cfs, rising quickly, unavailable, or inconsistent with the Port Jervis/Milford visual
- low-water gravel, current, strainers, cold water, wind, motorboat wakes, bridge approaches, and limited bailout options
- West End Beach parking and access rules, Milford Beach summer capacity/fee closure, private banks, cross-state shuttle timing, and daylight loss
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| Gauge site | Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY |
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| Target band | 700 cfs to 12,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 700 cfs |
| High threshold | 12,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | CanWePaddle Port Jervis to Milford estimated runnable range: 700–12,000 cfs |
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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 New York corridorPort Jervis to Milford; 8 miles; Class I
CanWePaddle publishes the matching New York reach, mileage, Class I character, approximate float time, May–October season, endpoint names, direct gauge, and conservative 700–12,000 cfs planning band.
- Public water accessWest End Beach Port Jervis access and NPS Milford Beach
The Delaware River Water Trail identifies West End Beach as a public Port Jervis access with its coordinate and amenities; NPS identifies Milford Beach as a public boat/canoe launch with restrooms and a seasonal fee/capacity warning.
- Direct flow guidance700–12,000 cfs estimated runnable range at USGS 01434000
CanWePaddle links the direct Port Jervis gauge and labels the range conservative and informational, not a go/no-go authority.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 01434000, Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY
USGS publishes current stage and discharge data for the Port Jervis monitoring station used by the route source.
- Water Gap safety and accessWind/wakes, cold water, public access rules, and Milford capacity/fee logistics
NPS Milford guidance documents the public boat/canoe launch, seasonal capacity warning, restrooms, and life-jacket expectations; Upper Delaware guidance covers cold water and public-access-only launching.
- Camping contextNearby NPS river-campsite system with reservations; no endpoint camping assumption
NPS lists designated river campsites and reservation requirements; the route does not treat West End or Milford day-use areas as campsites.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 01434000, Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY
USGS provides continuous stage and discharge telemetry for the route corridor.
- Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch
CanWePaddle / NPS Delaware Water Gap and Delaware River Water Trail access sources and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
- Image decisionApproved same-river context image used for route presentation
The image is labeled as river-level context when it depicts the named river elsewhere, not this exact reach.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- CanWePaddle / NPS Delaware Water Gap and Delaware River Water Trail access sources route record
- NPS Milford Beach access and Delaware River Water Trail West End Beach listing
- CanWePaddle Port Jervis to Milford conditions
- Upper Delaware NPS river safety guidance
- USGS 01434000 monitoring location
- USGS 01434000 current conditions
- Delaware River context image
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Delaware River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Delaware River?
Paddle Today watches Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY and treats 700 cfs to 12,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Delaware River route start and end?
This route starts at West End Beach / Port Jervis Tri-States access and ends at Milford Beach NPS access, about 8 river miles on the water.
Is this Delaware River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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