Delaware River Water Trail 

One of the more secluded and scenic stretches in the middle of DWGNRA is Walpack Bend, a long "S" turn in the river that begins where the Bushkill Creek enters on the Pennsylvania side, and ends just below the Big Flatbrook on the New Jersey side. Below Walpack Bend, the river separates the Kittatinny ridgeline in New Jersey and the Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania, forming the Delaware Water Gap. When the wind is blowing from the southwest, as it often does, this stretch of river requires vigorous paddling to make any headway. The Appalachian Trail also crosses the river at the Water Gap.

This is by far the nicest place to camp and fish. Majestics is the word to use.

This area was the location of Fort Walpack during the French and Indian War as well as the Decker Ferry, the home still stands in ruin today, also the Flatbrook River also flows into the Delaware at the end of the bend.

 

The Decker Ferry Oct 2013