NPS · Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey

Rivers Bend Group Campground

Rivers Bend Group Campground is located on Old Mine Road on the New Jersey side of the park. Its close proximity to the Big Flatbrook Creek and the Delaware River allows campers to enjoy the peacefulness of nature with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. There are five campsites that include afire ring, picnic table, bear proof trash containers, and food lockers. Each site can host 5 to 15 people. Facilities are Accessible. Potable water is available, and there are vault toilets centrally located at the site. Pets are not permitted at River's Bend Campground. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. There are two ways to access River's Bend Campground.

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Rivers Bend Group CampgroundSign at the entranceBenches and flag pole overlooking the river.Pit toilets
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo, Liz Winslow · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group tent areas5
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Site #1Pull-through300GravelRiverfront25 / 8YesBasic
Site #2Pull-through300GravelRiverfront25 / 8YesBasic
Site #3Pull-through300GravelRiverfront25 / 8YesBasic
Site #4Pull-through300GravelPartialRiverfront25 / 8YesBasic
Site #5Pull-through300GravelPartialRiverfront25 / 8YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

5 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Campground map of Rivers Bend Group Campground
Campground map published by National Park Service on Recreation.gov, credited to NPS Photo. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCost per site, per night is $100.00

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rivers Bend Group Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.0°F averageFebruary: 29.3°F averageMarch: 37.7°F averageApril: 49.1°F averageMay: 59.2°F averageJune: 68.0°F averageJuly: 73.0°F averageAugust: 71.5°F averageSeptember: 63.6°F averageOctober: 52.3°F averageNovember: 41.9°F averageDecember: 32.6°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Newton, 11 miles from the campground at 605 feet, station USC00286177 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Coordinates41.0961° N, 74.9666° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time the night before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Refunds will only be issued for park implemented closures.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.2 mi
Outdoor gearEdge of the Woods Outfitters ↗12.1 mi
RV sales & serviceTotal Recreation RV Sales & Service ↗19.5 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Nearby attrations include Millbrook Village, Worthington State Forest, Stokes State Forest, and multiple hiking trailing located on the New Jersey side of the park.

Natural features

Located along the banks of the Delaware River, River's Bend Group Campground has a large grassy field area surrounded by sprawling pines and hardwood trees.

Recreation

If you are not paddling down the Delaware River on a canoe or kayak, but decide that driving to your reserved campsite at River's Bend works best for your camping group there are multiple other recreational activities to take advantage of located in the area. If you drove a vehicle to River's Bend Campgrounf we have numerous hiking trails on the New Jersey side of the Park. You can drive to and hike a few miles on the Appalachian Trail located just up the road on Blue Mountain Lakes Rd. You can drive to the southern end of Delaware Water Gap NRA and hike Mount Minsi(Pennsylvania side) or Mount Tammany (New Jersey side) and look down onto the Delaware River. Three beaches provide easy access to swim in the river. Be aware that there are no lifeguards at any of the beaches - swim at your own risk.

Guidebooks for New Jersey

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  • Best Tent Camping: New Jersey
    Matt Willen, 2018
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  • AMC's Best Day Hikes in New Jersey
    Priscilla Estes, 2024
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  • Rail-Trails New Jersey and New York
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Sites at Rivers Bend Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Cost per site, per night is $100.00

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time the night before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Rivers Bend Group Campground have?

5 sites, including 5 group tent areas.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Rivers Bend Group Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Rivers Bend Group Campground?

If you are not paddling down the Delaware River on a canoe or kayak, but decide that driving to your reserved campsite at River's Bend works best for your camping group there are multiple other recreational activities to take advantage of located in the area. The Recreation section on this page has

Source: Recreation

What if Rivers Bend Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Alosa Campsites (1 mi, partly first-come), Valley View Group Campground (1.3 mi), and Camp Gateway - Staten Island (58.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Rivers Bend Group Campground in?

Rivers Bend Group Campground is a Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area