Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River — Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- National Park Service: Philadelphia (Chestnut Street)
- Independence National Historical Park: Philadelphia (S. 3rd Street) — 0.2 miles
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: Philadelphia (3rd And Pine Streets) — 0.2 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Philadelphia — 3.1 miles
- Sam's Club: Deptford, NJ — 8.1 miles
- Costco: Mount Laurel, NJ — 12.4 miles
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200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106Driving Directions
Phone: (215)597-6482(215)597-6482 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- National Park Service: Philadelphia (Chestnut Street)
- Independence National Historical Park: Philadelphia (S. 3rd Street) — 0.2 miles
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: Philadelphia (3rd And Pine Streets) — 0.2 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Philadelphia — 3.1 miles
- Sam's Club: Deptford, NJ — 8.1 miles
- Costco: Mount Laurel, NJ — 12.4 miles
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National Wild and Scenic River
Operating Hours & Seasons
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Entrance Fees
There are no fees associated with the Lower Delaware National Wild & Scenic River. However, there are private organizations operating near the river that may charge for their services.
About
A River and its History
The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, and villages, and it also links some of the most densely populated regions in America.
In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.
Directions
The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located between Interstate 80 (at Portland, Pennsylvania and Columbia, New Jersey) and Interstate 95 (at exit 51 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and exit 1 in Washington Crossing, New Jersey). In Pennsylvania, follow PA-611 and PA-32 to drive along the river. In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river.
Visitor Centers
No Visitor Center
There are no visitor centers associated with Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River.
Weather
Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of 4 inches. Fall: Temperatures usually range from lows of 30 F to highs of 83F. Fall foliage is at its peak sometime in October as daily mountain temperatures vary frequently and influence the change. Winter: Temperatures usually range from lows of 15 F to highs of 49 F.