PO Box C, Narrowsburg, NY 12764-0159
Phone: 717-729-8251 or 717-729-7135
Fax: 717-729-8565
Overview. Between Hancock and Sparrow Bush, NY, the Delaware River flows freely for more than 73 miles along the New York-Pennsylvania border. The river with its sparkling waters is a haven for boaters, anglers and other aquatic sports enthusiasts. The Roebling Bridge, thought to be the oldest wire cable suspension bridge in existence, has been fully restored and spans the upper Delaware. The famous American novelist Zane Grey lived beside the river from 1914 to 1918 at Lackawaxen, PA; today, the Zane Grey Museum is one of the attractions along this scenic stream. What to see and do. From mid-April through October bring your boat, canoe, raft, inner tube--whatever will keep you afloat--and spend some time drifting down the beautiful Delaware River. Fishing is permitted with either a New York or Pennsylvania license, and swimming is also allowed. More than 90% of the land along the shoreline is privately owned, but public access to the river is available in both New York and Pennsylvania. You can obtain information about the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River at the National Park Service bookstore in Narrowsburg, NY, or at five kiosks located along the river, as well as at the small museum at Roebling Bridge. All are staffed by rangers in the summer. The Zane Grey Museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and on weekends in the spring and autumn. You can take a 20-minute guided tour to learn about Grey and his writing. Eagle watching is becoming a popular winter activity along the upper Delaware.
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