Delaware Water Gap is free, with a $10 car fee at beaches
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge an entrance fee. From April 15 to October 14, beaches and boat launches charge $10 per car, for up to 7 people. A $45 seasonal pass covers those areas all season. Ask the park whether your America the Beautiful pass is accepted.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside (Apr 15 to Oct 14) | $10 |
|---|---|
| Delaware Water Gap seasonal pass for beaches and boat launches | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass | Ask the park before you go |
| Family of 4, one beach day | $10 |
|---|---|
| Same family, 5 beach days | $50 |
Some entrances take only cards, so bring one. There is no fee to enter the park. The $10 fee is for beaches and boat launches, and covers one car with up to 7 people. Sources: National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Entrance fees at popular national parks
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Glacier National Park | $35 per car |
|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
| Yellowstone National Park | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
| Zion National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area does not charge an entrance fee, but certain areas are subject to expanded amenity fees.
About the main pass: Entrance fee for beaches and boat launches. Fee is good for one vehicle and it's passengers (up to 7 people).
About the annual pass: Annual seasonal pass for expanded amenity fee areas. Passes can be purchased from park visitor centers or staffed fee booths located at Milford Beach, Smithfield Beach, and Turtle Beach.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- Where you go. Driving through and hiking are free. Beaches and boat launches cost $10 per car.
- Season. The fee is charged from April 15 to October 14.
- How often you come. The $45 seasonal pass pays off on your fifth beach day.
Ways to pay less
- Going to the beach 5 or more days this season? The $45 seasonal pass costs less.
- Driving the park roads and hiking the trails cost nothing.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
Does Delaware Water Gap charge an entrance fee?
No. Entry is free. Beaches and boat launches charge $10 per car from April 15 to October 14.
How much is the Delaware Water Gap seasonal pass?
$45 for beaches and boat launches.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Delaware Water Gap?
No. It is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.