Delaware River Trips | Raft, Kayak, Canoe and Tube along the Delaware

Our river operations are closed for the 2023 season!

Kittatinny is the pioneer of the river outfitting industry and has been operating on the Delaware river for 80 years! Our multiple locations are strategically located to provide a diverse selection of Delaware River trips. Raft, canoe, kayak, tube; calm water and rapids – we have river trips for everyone, regardless of your experience level! Paddle through breathtaking scenery filled with abundant wildlife. You may see bald eagles, hawks, herons, ducks, deer, the occasional black bear and much more! Bring a picnic lunch, stop, relax, swim – the day is yours! However you choose to spend your day on the river, remember to always wear a life jacket.

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Browse our diverse selection of routes and find the trip that's right for you and your group! Enjoying kayaking in the Catskills, or tubing on the Delaware River - we've got a variety to choose from! River trip times are approximate and dependent on current river conditions.

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2-3 Hours

Minisink to Barryville

Tube - closed for the season

3 miles

2-3 hours

Park at Barryville

Shuttle to Minisink

Great for NY campers

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Float through long pools of calm water, see where the Lackawaxen River merges with the Delaware River. Pass the Zane Grey mansion. Float under the historic Roebling Aqueduct bridge. Finish the trip out with a series of small rapids. Bald Eagles & Whitetail deer are frequently seen on this trip. This is a novice trip available to adults and children who can properly fit in our open bottom tubes and feel comfortable floating independently. Footwear is required for all persons while tubing and life jackets are strongly encouraged.

Westfall to River Beach

Tube - closed for the season

3 miles

2-3 hours

Park at River Beach

Shuttle to Westfall

Great for PA campers

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You will float down 3 miles of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, passing islands along the way with lush vegetation, while enjoying a relaxing tube trip with some passing ripples. This is the most popular tube trip since we are conveniently located in the Tri-State area. This is a novice trip available to adults and children who can properly fit in our open bottom tubes and feel comfortable floating independently. Footwear is required for all persons while tubing and life jackets are strongly encouraged.

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3-4 Hours

Barryville to Pond Eddy

Raft, Canoe, Kayak

7 miles

3-4 hours

Park at Barryville

Shuttle from Pond Eddy

Great for NY campers

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This section of the river is a whitewater destination with several long stretches of quiet pools. It is ideal for rafters of any experience level. Depending on the water level, this section of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers Class 1 & 2 rapids. You will hit Cedar and Shohola rapids plus multiple eddies, sets of shallow riffles and go under 1 bridge on this trip. It is the most convenient paddle for our NY campers with ample picnicking spots and great fishing. In this section, paddlers are treated to spectacular views of the swiftly changing river valley, beautiful scenery with lush vegetation, bald eagles, osprey and occasionally whitetail deer.

Staircase to Matamoras

Raft

6 miles

3-4 hours

Park at Matamoras

Shuttle to Staircase

Great for all campers

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This section of the river is a whitewater destination with a few stretches of quiet pools. It is ideal for rafters of any experience level. Depending on the water level, this section of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers Class 1 & 2 rapids. You will hit multiple sets of rapids in this section including Staircase rapids, Mongaup rapids and inlet, Butlers Rift rapids and Mill Rift rapids. You will paddle beneath cliffs and spectacular rock formations, through lush vegetation then reach the dramatic gorge known as the Hawks Nest and go under 1 rail road bridge. Paddlers appreciate The Upper Delaware’s beauty, wildlife sightings including bald eagles & osprey and high water quality.

Matamoras to River Beach

Canoe, Kayak

6 miles

3-4 hours

Park at River Beach

Shuttle to Matamoras

Great for PA campers

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This section of the river is a calm water destination, with small sets of rapids and shelving, requiring a small amount of technical paddling. It is ideal for beginners and experienced river-goers, who enjoy paddling the beauty of the Middle Delaware through brief riffles separated by short pools. Below Matamoras, the river corridor starts to change as it turns and widens, on this trip you will pass by historic towns and multiple islands, go under two bridges and notice stunning scenic vistas. Paddle through gorgeous scenery and observe High Point Monument, the highest elevation in New Jersey. The second bridge you will go under marks the point where the boundaries for the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania meet. It is important to stay to the right of the islands in this section. Paddlers of all skill levels appreciate the Middle Delaware’s beauty, wildlife sightings and high water quality. See bald eagles, osprey and the occasional whitetail deer. This is a short, novice level trip that requires some technical paddling.

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5-6 Hours

Pond Eddy to Matamoras

Raft, Canoe, Kayak

10 miles

5-6 hours

Park at Matamoras

Shuttle to Pond Eddy

Great for all campers

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This route is closed for the season.

This trip boasts some of the best views along the river! Depending on the water level, this section of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers Class 1 & 2 rapids, with stretches of long, quiet pools. You will hit multiple sets of rapids in this section including Staircase rapids, Mongaup rapids and inlet, Butlers Rift rapids and Mill Rift rapids. You will paddle beneath cliffs and spectacular rock formations, through lush vegetation and the dramatic gorge known as the Hawks Nest and go under 2 bridges on this trip. Paddlers appreciate The Upper Delaware’s beauty, wildlife sightings including bald eagles & osprey and high water quality.

River Beach to Dingmans

Canoe, Kayak

12 miles

5-6 hours

Park at Dingmans

Shuttle to River Beach

Great for PA campers

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This section of river is a calm water destination with few notable rapids. It is ideal for beginners to develop paddling and river reading skills and perfect for the experienced paddler who enjoys the untamed peaceful beauty of the Middle Delaware. It is the most convenient paddle for our River Beach Campsite campers with ample picnicking spots and great fishing. Four miles into this trip you will arrive in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Paddle through forested mountains in long deep pools and brief stretches of shallow riffles with barely a house in sight. Paddlers of all skill levels appreciate the Middle Delaware’s peaceful beauty, wildlife sightings and high water quality. This section offers stunning scenery with lush vegetation and an abundance of wildlife. See bald eagles, osprey and occasionally whitetail deer. This is a long, novice level trip.

Lackawaxen to Barryville

Raft

11 miles

5-6 hours

Park at Barryville

Shuttle to Lackawaxen

Great for NY campers

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Only available on whitewater damn release dates. Available for thrill seeking paddlers in rafts. During this trip you will go through a series of class 2 and 3 rapids, you will pass by The Zane Grey Museum, home of the legendary novelist, within visible distance. South of this point is the famous Delaware Aqueduct, also know as the Roebling Bridge. This trip can be exciting as you float down 9 miles of the Lackawaxen river and enter the Delaware river in calmer water for the last 2 miles.

2023 Release Dates - all trips launch at 11am

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Deals

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Students, first responders, and hospitality workers can save on weekday trips. Learn more on our Deals page.

Cancellation and rain check policy

Cancellations: All river trips may be canceled up to seven days prior to receive a refund of your deposit minus a $10.00 processing fee.
Rain checks: In cases of inclement weather that will affect the safety of river trips, such as heavy rainfall or thunderstorms, a rain check will be issued. Rain checks are valid for up to 1 year after issue date.

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