Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap Bushkill Creek Service Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed Camping
Maintenance road parallels Bushkill Creek for 1.2 miles, with 12-15 pull-offs suitable for overnight camping. Mix of creek-side sites and elevated spots in mixed hardwood forest. Most sites fit rigs up to 30 feet, with established fire rings and decent privacy between spots. Creek provides water source after basic filtration.
Turn off Route 209 at unmarked maintenance gate 2.1 miles north of Bushkill Falls parking. Road is rough gravel with seasonal washouts — high-clearance recommended after spring runoff. Popular with Delaware Water Gap trail runners as staging area. Technically 3-day limit but rarely enforced outside peak fall foliage season.
Creek-side camping near trail network
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bushkill, Pennsylvania |
| Miles from pavement | 2.1 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Rough dirt |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 15 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 3 nights |
| Best season | April-November |
| Land manager | NPS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Shade |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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