Canoeing the Delaware River Paperback – September 1, 1997

I found this book to be rather thorough in its description of the river, access points, camping locations, etc. I had kayak-camped the approximately 40-mile stretch between Calicoon to Mongaup Valley (south of Pond Eddy) in the spring of 2012 on a three-day, two-night journey. Unfortunately, the NY DEC launch at Calicoon was undergoing renovations, and we had to park at the Peck's Market parking lot, which is right on the river. Our take-out was at the DEC Mongaup Valley WMA, where there is a hand-launch. It is located right on Rt. 97, before the confluence of the Mongaup River flow and the Delaware (going south). The path to the water is restricted, so you have to carry your boat and gear about 150 yards to the parking lot from the water up a rocky slope. None of this information is in the book. This is probably because it is not a popular access point, due to the rocky terrain. Regardless, the book is a valuable resource for paddlers and I recommend it to anyone looking to do a trip on the Big D. Also check out "Down the River - A River User's Guide" ($6) available at e-parks.com.

This summer a friend and I decided we were going to canoe the Delaware from Balls Eddy, near Hancock New York, to tidewater at Trenton New Jersey. Having never canoed more than a few miles of the river this guide was lifesaver as it allowed us to get out and scout the most dangerous of the rapids. For the most part camping locations were up to date. We lived by this book for the entire length of our trip and probably would not have made it through without it. If you are looking for a great summer adventure, grab a canoe, a tent and this book and set off for ten days of fun.

I have owned this book for years, and relied on it for planning multiple trips in the upper and middle Delaware River. The mile-by-mile guides are detailed and accurate, and there's plenty of interesting historical and geographical notes that make the book an interesting read even if you're not immediately planning a trip.

Well considering I read a good part of it online I knew what was inside the book. Informative and a good read for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Delaware River.

This book was used as we paddled through the Delaware Water Gap. the campsites listed were for the most part accurate although where we were planning on camping the sites were so overgrown it was impossible to camp there. The rapids listed were accurate and the guide book was overall very helpful.

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very informative awesome