Delaware Canal State Park
6 notices: ADVISORY - MP 30.9 – Lumberville Lock 12 Footbridge – Starting 11/03/2026 the fo · ADVISORY - MP 15.1 - near Scudder Falls Bridge in Yardley - - Tree work will · TRAIL CLOSURE -Bristol- MP 1.42 Adams Hollow Wastegate -- On 9/30/2026, th · TRAIL CLOSURE Mile Post 23.7 – New Hope – Union Mills Bridge (Water Works · ADVISORY - MP 47.2 - Rodges Run Culvert - Starting on 9/08/2026, a hired contrac · RIVER ACCESS CLOSURE (Giving Pond River Access). In the area of Upper Black Eddy — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(610) 982-5560
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 6
Closure ADVISORY - MP 30.9 – Lumberville Lock 12 Footbridge – Starting 11/03/2026 the footbridge connecting Rt 32 River Road and the towpath in Lumberville will be temporarily closed. This work is expected to take several days. Our… (more)
otbridge connecting Rt 32 River Road and the towpath in Lumberville will be temporarily closed. This work is expected to take several days. Our maintenance crew will be replacing decking to ensure bridge and public safety. The advisory does not impact the towpath or its use by park visitors. Please be mindful that access to the towpath to and from River Road may not be possible during this necessary work.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure ADVISORY - MP 15.1 - near Scudder Falls Bridge in Yardley - - Tree work willADVISORY - MP 15.1 - near Scudder Falls Bridge in Yardley - ** - Tree work will be occurring on October 28th and 29th in this area of Delaware Canal… (more)
ADVISORY - MP 15.1 - near Scudder Falls Bridge in Yardley - ** - Tree work will be occurring on October 28th and 29th in this area of Delaware Canal State Park. We anticipate intermittent trail closures but do not expect trail users to be turned around. Please anticipate waiting to go through the work area and use caution. This message is for public safety and awareness.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure TRAIL CLOSURE -Bristol- MP 1.42 Adams Hollow Wastegate -- On 9/30/2026, thTRAIL CLOSURE -Bristol- ** MP 1.42 ** Adams Hollow Wastegate -- On 9/30/2026, the towpath is closed in the area of Adams Hollow Wastegate until… (more)
TRAIL CLOSURE -Bristol- ** MP 1.42 ** Adams Hollow Wastegate -- On 9/30/2026, the towpath is closed in the area of Adams Hollow Wastegate until further notice. Significant scouring has occurred at the wastegate. We have closed the towpath for PUBLIC SAFETY. Please turn around at the closure and do not attempt to get by it.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure TRAIL CLOSURE Mile Post 23.7 – New Hope – Union Mills Bridge (Water Works*TRAIL CLOSURE* Mile Post 23.7 – **New Hope** – Union Mills Bridge (Water Works Condominiums) --- The bridge over the Delaware Canal from River Road… (more)
*TRAIL CLOSURE* Mile Post 23.7 – **New Hope** – Union Mills Bridge (Water Works Condominiums) --- The bridge over the Delaware Canal from River Road to Water Works has come to a state of disrepair, requiring the full closure of the bridge and the towpath underneath the bridge. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, under no circumstances shall pedestrians utilize the towpath underneath the bridge or the bridge itself. Destabilized debris could fall from the bridge. Please turn around at the closure and DO NOT attempt to get by it. The bridge and towpath will be closed until further notice.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure ADVISORY - MP 47.2 - Rodges Run Culvert - Starting on 9/08/2026, a hired contractor will be conducting repair work on the Rodges Run sub-canal culvert located south of the Durham Aqueduct. The work will take place during the… (more)
tor will be conducting repair work on the Rodges Run sub-canal culvert located south of the Durham Aqueduct. The work will take place during the week. Intermittent short-term trail closures are expected when equipment is being moved down the towpath. For public safety, turn around at the closure and do not attempt to get by it. The trail is anticipated to be open on weekends.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure RIVER ACCESS CLOSURE (Giving Pond River Access). In the area of Upper Black Eddythe river access at the Giving Pond Recreation Area is CLOSED. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY and RESOURCE PROTECTION. The closure… (more)
the river access at the Giving Pond Recreation Area is CLOSED. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY and RESOURCE PROTECTION. The closure will be in effect until further notice. Park users should NOT attempt to get by the closure.*Trespassing violations will be addressed accordingly.*
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 924 acres, Delaware Canal State Park lies in Bucks County, in Milford.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. Usually the office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Contact the park office for more information about facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BoatingBikingPicnickingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHuntingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Canal Towpath | 59 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing recommended, snowshoeing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches The ADA accessible Delaware Canal Towpath runs from Easton to Bristol and is part of the D and L Trail, the foundation of the 165-mile Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Once trod by mule teams pulling boats along the canal, the towpath is used today by a variety of trail users. Stroll back in time with historic structures or visit the Locktenders house in New Hope. hikingBikingCross-country skiing recommendedSnowshoeing recommended |
| Giving Pond Trail | 1.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The trail found at the Giving Pond Recreation Area offers opportunities to observe wildlife in nature and a scenic view of the pond itself with fishing opportunities along the way. Crossing paths with the Delaware Canal Towpath, it’s also possible to access the towpath from this trail.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
60 miles of trails
In addition to the D and L Trail, a short footpath encircles the Giving Pond.
Delaware Canal State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Delaware Canal State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Biking
The ADA accessible Delaware Canal Towpath runs from Easton to Bristol and is part of the D and L Trail, the foundation of the 165-mile Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Some parts are more accessible than others along the Towpath, please check the section you want to ride before heading out.
Park Office
Lock 19 - Mile Marker 41.75
This is where the Park Office is located. There is an ADA bathroom here.
New Hope Locktenders House & Lock 11 - Mile Marker 24.3
There is one ADA parking space next to Lock 11.
Note: this parking lot is owned by the Legion and there is a cost to park here.
Wheelchairs can only move north; if you go south, you will encounter a stair case.
Roosevelt Recreation Area - Mile Marker 53.10
There are no designated ADA parking spaces in this lot, but there is an ADA restroom and scenic view.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 11 Lodi Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972-9540 - Nearest town
- Milford
- Coordinates
- 40.5496, -75.0848
- Phone
- (610) 982-5560
- delawarecanalsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
There are numerous access points along the 60-mile length of Delaware Canal State Park. The park follows the Delaware River from Easton to Bristol, paralleled by Pennsylvania Routes 611 and 32. GPS Decimal Degrees of Park Office: Lat. 40.54957 Long. -75.08476
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 4, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology