PA Route 6
Route 6 offers something for everyone - scenic wonders including the PA Grand Canyon, nationally recognized museums, train rides, covered wagons, PA's largest maple farm and plenty of other authentic hidden treasures!
Named by National Geographic as "One of America's most scenic drives", US Route 6 in Pennsylvania is the heart of the American Dream. This magical and tranquil highway along Pennsylvania's northern tier is 400 plus miles of history and heritage, linking small towns, generations of people and wondrous sights often forgotten.
To plan your trip, go to http://paroute6.com
For a map and photos of waterfalls along Route 6, plus all other waterfalls in Pennsylvanis, go to: http://pawaterfalls.com
Bushkill Falls is privately owned and has an admission fee.
Raymondskill Falls is free. It was much less crowded than Dingmans Falls and George W. Child's Park, which are both part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
There is no fee to enter Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. However, Expanded Amenity Fees are charged April through October at the following developed areas in the park.
- Milford Beach (in Pennsylvania)
- Dingmans Access (in Pennsylvania)
- Bushkill Access (in Pennsylvania)
- Smithfield Beach (in Pennsylvania)
- Watergate Recreation Site (in New Jersey)
- Turtle Beach (in New Jersey)
Private vehicle (up to 7 persons): $7.00 per vehicle on a weekday
Private vehicle (up to 7 persons): $10.00 per vehicle on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday
Vehicles with 8 or more adults (age 16 or older): $1.00 per person
Pedestrian (age 16 or older): $1.00 per person
No fee is charged for those who are dropping off or picking up people from the river access ramps and those walking through Smithfield Beach on McDade Recreational Trail.
Expanded Amenity Fees are not covered by America the Beautiful Annual Pass. However, holders of the America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes, and National Park Service Golden Age and Golden Access Passes are eligible for a 50% discount on the Expanded Amenity Fees.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Seasonal Pass
Seasonal passes can be purchased at park headquarters, Dingmans Falls Visitor Center, Kittatinny Point Visitor Center, staffed collection stations, or through the mail.
Seasonal Pass Fee Schedule
Seasonal Pass: $45
2nd Seasonal Pass (registered to the same name and address): $25
3rd Seasonal Pass (registered to the same name and address): $12.50
Seasonal Walk-In Pass: $10.00
Holders of the America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes and National Park Service Golden Age and Golden Access Passes are eligible for a 50% discount on seasonal passes.
Dingmans Falls Visitor's Center
224 Dingmans Falls RoadDingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Local Phone: (570) 828-2253
Lat: 41.22926
Lon: -74.88696
Usual hours of operation:
Summer: daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Fall: weekends only (see below under Winter)
Winter: closed. The road to the visitor center and falls is gated closed for the season when icy conditions set in, which can occur as early as November.
There is no fee to enter Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
The visitor center and the falls are at the end of a 1-mile approach road off Johnny Bee Road, which intersects PA Rt. 209 near milepost 14, just south of the traffic light at PA Routes 209 & 739 in Dingmans Ferry PA.
Amenities
- Maps
- Restrooms
Trails
Cliff Park Trail System
Activities: Eagle Observation and Bird Watching, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking
South of Milford, and
connecting to the Knob and Raymondskill Falls, is popular, well-worn
trail above the escarpment cliffs over the Delaware. The views are
stunning, of farmland,the river, Minisink Island (spiritual center of
the Lenape Nation), New Jersey's Kittatinny Mountains (the needle ...More Information >>
Dingmans Falls
Activities: Hiking, Waterfall Viewing
Dingmans Falls is the
second highest falls in the state, with a plunge of 130 feet. In heavy
spring runoff, there is no way to get to the end of the boardwalk
without getting drenched by spray. The boardwalk trail passes by a thin
horsetail cascade called Silverthread Falls. Whereas Dingmans ...More Information >>
Dingmans Ferry Creek Trail
Activities: Hiking
Off Route 209 (just south
of the light at 739/209 at Johnny Bee Road), this trail runs 3 miles up
Dingmans Creek, past the impressive Dingmans Falls (trailhead and
information center). Nearby is Dingmans Campground, a short way down
Route 209 from Johnny Bee Road, and Dingmans Launch at Route ...More Information >>
Five Mile Meadow Road Trail
Activities: Hiking
At the western end of the
Dingmans Ferry Area on Silver Lake Road (about 10 miles from the
intersection with Route 739) is the Edgemere Forest Headquarters. Just
beyond it is a parking area for this road trail which runs (yes, it is
about 5 miles) back up to Route 739 in the Lords Valley area, ...More Information >>
George W. Childs Park
Activities: Sightseeing, Waterfall Viewing
The George W. Childs
Recreation Site is a former state park that is the site of a number of
cascade waterfalls along Dingmans Creek. This picturesque park is a part
of the Delaware Water gap National Recreational area and includes
expansive hemlock groves and cascading waterfalls along with a ...More Information >>
Hackers Falls
Activities: Hiking, Waterfall Viewing
A short way above the
back entrance to Cliff Park Inn on the same side of Milford Road is the
sign for Hackers Falls Trail. A perpendicular road takes you to a small
parking lot. Follow the trail up through the woods to an old road;
continue on to a clearing where the trail drops down on the ...More Information >>
Raymondskill Falls
Activities: Hiking, Waterfall Viewing
Raymondskill Falls is the
tallest waterfall in the state, and only 4 feet shorter than Niagara,
Raymondskill Falls has always been a tourist attraction. The
100-footlong rectangular mound surrounded with weeds near the turn off
from US 209 is all that remains of the former Hotel Schanno. To get ...More Information >>
Dingmans Ferry Boat Access
Activities: Boat Launches, Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting, Fishing, Picnicking
Dingmans Ferry Boat Access with Restrooms and Public Phone (Fee Area)More Information >>
