Delaware River — Upper
★ Wild & Scenic🐟 TU Conservation
Sullivan / Delaware Co. · 73 mi · Class I–II
5,050CFS/ 4.64 ft
Optimal→Stable· -40 cfs in 3h
Water temp: 44°F — Hypothermia risk, wear a drysuit
Optimal: 1500–8000 CFS · USGS #01427510
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National Wild & Scenic River · Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (NPS) · Trout Unlimited Conservation
National Wild and Scenic corridor through the scenic Catskills — the Upper Delaware offers 73 miles of family-friendly paddling between New York and Pennsylvania. Bald eagles nest along the cliffs, and the river supports world-class wild trout fishing.
Trip sections
Hancock to Callicoon — 30 mi, Class I–II, best eagle viewing
Callicoon to Barryville — 25 mi, Class I, family float corridor
Barryville to Port Jervis — 18 mi, Class I–II, Roebling Bridge area
Outfitters
Lander's River Trips
Upper Delaware canoe and kayak rentals since 1955
Kittatinny Canoes
Multi-day Upper Delaware trips and camping
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