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    4.7 (33 reviews)

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    Jeff W.

    Located right around Milford PA, this place is a find. The falls themselves are excellent. Apart from Bushkill, one of the best I found. The other nice thing about this place is the hiking. We hiked for almost 4 miles, and we didn't even scratch the surface. There are three awesome lookouts where you can see all three states (PA, NY, and NJ). Funny thing....it was hunting season, so looking down from the outlooks, we could see all these orange hunters walking through the woods. Definitely coming back here to do more hiking.

    Jennifer D.

    Raymondskill Falls is located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area. Although this is a three-tier waterfall it is considered tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. There are several trails you can take to view the falls. Only the one that leads to the bottom is dog friendly and you will need to walk off trail to actually see the falls. All the trails are very easy for anyone in mildly decent shape. Parking here is very limited. Definitely try to avoid peak times. These may be the tallest falls in PA but they are certainly far less impressive than other falls in the area.

    Middle Falls
    Anton K.

    When traveling from New Jersey to PA over the Dingman's Ferry Bridge make a right at the first light and the Raymondskill Falls is 4 miles up Route 209. Look for Raymondskill Road which will be on your left and follow the windy road up the mountain until you reach the trailhead entrance on your left to the falls. The falls has an elevation change of 178'. It is three-tiered with wooden viewing platforms. The descent to the upper tier is only 3/10ths of a mile but it steep with uneven ground. From the upper tier a trail will take you to the middle tier viewing platform. I thought the middle tier was the a gorgeous view. To view the bottom tier drive down the mountain and look for the Raymondskill Creek Trail. At the trailhead you will find a brick building with clean bathrooms. There is no fee to use the restrooms. The parking areas are small and during the peak of the season they fill up fast. Parking is not permitted on the side of the road and once you travel the Raymondskill Road, you will know why.

    Middle falls, from the platform.
    Laura S.

    Minimal effort for a big payoff to enjoy the view of the three-tiered Raymondskill Falls! Well maintained trail (0.4 mile loop) with a lot of stone steps -- but railings in all of the steep parts made it easier. There were platforms at two of the levels for viewing and picture taking. Was able to see all 3 tiers in late July. You can park at either the Hackers trailhead parking lot (go straight onto trail; don't cross road) or the Raymondskill parking lot a bit further up the windy road. The only downside of our recent visit was that the 3 port-a-potties at the latter parking lot were very stinky.

    Lower Falls
    Olivia K.

    I came here with my friends for the sole purpose of doing a little morning hike near the Poconos. Little did we know, this is apparently the tallest waterfall in PA... We were pleasantly surprised by what awaited us (a 3 tier waterfall). PARKING/BATHROOM First we arrived to the parking area. It's quite spacious and not many people came to this waterfall, so theres enough space to park. We took our quick bathroom break there as well. (FYI, the toilet is just a hole and doesn't flush & there are caterpillar-like critters around.) With that part over with, we made our way to the actual trail. UPPER FALLS We followed the trail which lead us to the stairs up to the upper section of falls. It's small wide waterfall. Of course it's cool, but a lot awaits you as you go further down, so don't spend all your time there. MIDDLE FALLS Next, we went down to the middle tier of the falls. A lot more people congregate here to take pictures. Of course, it's a great view. But from experience, the highlight of this fall is the lower falls. I understand that many people won't and do not venture down the unmarked trails, but I do recommend it to those a bit more adventurous and looking for the best view. LOWER FALLS As I stated, the trail to the lower falls is not marked, but you can easily tell that a lot of people had gone down. It is wide and open enough to know that it's the trail downwards to the lower falls. At the very end of the trail, it gets quite narrow/slippery. You are literally walking down rocks. I found my hiking shoes to be very helpful, but even for me, I had to be very careful. Once I made it down, it was incredible! Seeing the waterfall up close was refreshing and honestly, the highlight of my day. Just be careful not to step too close to those wet rocks or you will fall in, but otherwise, it's so amazing here! And you get the best/unique pictures here, so it's all worth it.

    At Raymondskill Falls
    Richard R.

    A beautiful spot within the National Park Service - Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area. Approximately 3 miles South of Milford Borough, PA, the Raymondskill Falls are too good to miss. Both trailheads (lower and upper) are unpaved and limited for parking at peak times. The lower trail leads to the bottom of the falls, while the upper will take you to a perch at the top of the falls. While both trails are generally inclined downward getting to the falls, it's all uphill on the way back. There is a restroom at the upper parking area with signage and maps about the area.

    Christopher C.

    So this is the home of the tallest waterfall in PA. So tall in fact that supposedly it's only a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls. OK, now before you think WTF, which is what I thought when I read that on the NPS website, know that there is a bit of a catch here. The catch of course is that while Niagara's height is measured as one continuous amount, Raymondskill Falls are just that, three individual falls which for whatever reason the NPS considers/measure as one. Don't let that little bit of magic math dissuade you from coming here because it is still a beautiful area and there are many more opportunities for exploring other waterfalls and endless amounts of hiking. The main parking lot (Hackers Trailhead) is on the small side but it does have a map of a few of the trails plus some restrooms and if you go down Raymondskill Road a little bit there is a smaller lot which is a great place to get parked in especially if you come here on a weekend. If you are looking for more hiking opportunities in the immediate vicinity of Raymondskill Falls, the National Park Service maintains several miles of trails nearby, which can be found on their website. www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/upload/mapCLIFFPARK.pdf We've done the Cliff Trail, Logger Path, Hackers Trail, Tri State Overlook and Minisink Overlook. While the trails are overall well maintained by the NPS there are parts of some especially near the falls that are slippery when wet (no, there is no Bon Jovi trail) or that have some steep elevation so handle with care. Like Cathy C. said, come on a weekday if possible, laying off especially holiday weekends in summer as the crowds get overwhelming, but the falls, trails and area are amazing and are well worth the short trip off of 209 if you're in the area.

    Betty L.

    Amazing park with great trails and water falls. It might be winter but this is a perfect time to go hiking. I would recommend dressing in layers and bring water. These trails can challenge your physical fitness. Depending on the weather you can sort of jog and challenge yourself and get a great outdoor workout. For me in the summer it is way too hot to hike but it's a great place to get away from the city for the day.

    Kalyna R.

    Beautiful view!! The log railings and stairs were nicely made. It was really cool to see these falls in the winter with the icicles. It required more caution for the stairs and hike part, but it was very doable.

    Parking lot was closed but Everyone parked down the road
    Bridget P.

    This spot seems to be one of the few accessible during the winter months. After failing to enter multiple parks on a quest to hike in February, the hubby and I eventually stumbled upon this serene gem during our mini-moon and used it as a backdrop to take photos with our new DSLR camera. The hike to the waterfall was very short and rocky but that was to be expected. It was a great introduction to the Pocono Park region.

    Krissy E.

    This is definitely my favorite local falls. There are a few different paths you can take that take you to different parts. If you go far left you'll be at the bottom where there's a small river. To the right you will end up at the top of the waterfall from the upper parking lot or if you go right from the lower parking lot you'll get right to the base of the waterfall. The hike isn't too bad going down but it can be tiring going up if you aren't in good shape. It's not a long hike at all though. The falls are gorgeous and within the last few years they redid the standing areas at the top and base of the falls which looks really nice. On the weekends it's pretty crowded and it can be hard to find parking but if you go on a weekday you're more likely to get an easy parking spot. Also, if you come while it's sunny there's a good chance you'll find a rainbow at the bottom of the falls which is pretty cool!

    Lower section of the Falls.
    Dewan A.

    Amazing waterfalls. 1) This waterfalls is giant. 2) The park is completely free! 3) There is enough parking. 4) The falls has three section: Lower, Middle (which is the biggest section), and Upper (which is unmarked, but easily accessible). 5) Dingmans Falls Visitors Center (with Dingmans Falls and Silver Thread Falls), as well as George W. Childs Park (with 3 waterfalls) is also nearby.

    Jen F.

    Love these falls so much!!! Absolutely beautiful and FREE! The parking was easy and there is a bathroom. The trail to the view point was short and pretty easy! Ok for anyone who can handle stairs. There are also many unmarked side trails that take you to the Upper Falls and down to the creak. These are short but very steep . My kids needed to climb up using their hands .. but very fun!!

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    Very nice waterfall. The walk is short but be sure to have good shoes for this one. It is not an easy flat walk like Dingmans.

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    Beautiful falls with just a short hike. Would definitely recommend it to friends stopping in Milford to check out.

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    High Point State Park

    4.2(66 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    This state park might fly under the radar given its proximity to the Delaware Water Gap National…read moreRecreation Area just to the south, but this is still a great park with lots of beauty and history. I visited during the first weekend of January with my girlfriend and spent two nights at the High Point Mountain Motel just outside the park boundaries. We first visited the park headquarters where we were able to get information and maps, then we did the 3.5 mile Monument Trail. The following morning we did a longer hike, a portion of the Iris Trail and then looped back on a section of the Appalachian Trail, the famed trail that goes from Georgia all the way to Maine. Both hikes provided beautiful views, were moderately challenging, and because it was 25 degrees in January, we had the woods almost entirely to ourselves for the duration of both hikes. We loved our time in this park and definitely want to come back in warmer weather to camp at one of the campgrounds and do more hiking.

    High Point is at the northwestern most point in NJ. Port Jervis is to its north while the Delaware…read moreState Forest is to its west. Plenty of interesting hikes with beautiful viewpoints of the fall foliage. We took our dog up there and he had a fun time just walking around and playing with other dogs in sight. When plotting directions, I suggest you put the address of the monument in your maps. If you put High Point State Park, you'll get directions to the campsite and there's a bit more local driving. To be clear, the campsite has some cool places to get out and walk, but it's not the main event. The monument is the greatest attraction without a doubt. It was actually closed when we were there, but we enjoyed walking around there and enjoying the views. Be warned that there are a lot of bugs and flies when you are up there. There is a cool spot where you can grab some fall treats, such as donuts and apple cider. We also stopped by Lake Marcia for a short while to walk around and enjoy the scenery. We saw a bunch of people picnic around here too. Plenty of parking and some EV chargers too. Just keep in mind that you do take away your trash, including dog poop bags!!! Overall, it's a fun park to enjoy in the fall on a 1/2 day or full day trip. Definitely one that campers and hikers will love. Dog friendly too. Good for picnics too.

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    Crater Lake

    Crater Lake

    4.3(3 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    Crater Lake is a non-lifeguard private area that's tucked deep into the Delaware Water Gap…read moreRecreation Area. It's a two hour drive from Long Island and 3.5 hours when there's a fire that's closed down the Throgs Neck Bridge. But this lake, also near Blue Mountain Lake is amazing. A few years back you would have been hard pressed to find anyone else there but on a hot Saturday in summer, there were about 30 people and some families picnicing, lounging and boozing by the water. The water was warm and almost everyone was a local who had their own kayaks, rafts and floatation devices. We traded beers for rafts and sat in the middle of the lake for at least an hour. The park closes at 10pm but most people leave around sun down so if you bring music, BUG SPRAY, a lantern and flashlights, and the game Apples to Apples you can have yourself a private lake side party undisturbed from 8 - 10p. Downsides: It costs so much money to go over bridges now from NY to NJ make sure to borrow mom or dad's EZ Pass! DAMN! Again, bring bug spray. My legs are itchy, itchy, itchy now. WARNING: It is very easy to get lost coming to this lake. Your GPS may not know what you're talking about because it's hard to enter a town name for the location in Jersey. Here's how to get there (you can thank me later - just don't tell a lot of people) Take 80 to Exit 1 - the entrance of the delaware water gap rec. area. Ask for a map w/ the person at the visitor's entrance but basically you're looking for a general store that leads you down a windy road (past blue mountain lake) and veer left at the rocky path at the end of the road. There really aren't any signs so getting a map and coming in from Exit 1 is your best bet. ALSO BE CAREFUL if you get lost and someone points you to CRANDon lake. This is Crater Lake and that's what you're looking for. My friend got very lost because of his bad hearing.

    This was my first time at Crater Lake. It was a Saturday at 1pm. It was part of a hike that passed…read moreBlue Mountain Lake and Hemlock Pond as well. Since this lake has a nearby parking lot, it was much more populated than the other two, although Hemlock Pond had a good share of visitors. There's a peaceful and back to nature type feel.

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    Sam's Point Area

    4.7(44 reviews)
    36.2 mi

    Very cool visitor's center with a lot of info and taxidermied animals. If you are hiking,…read moredefinitely bring waterproof shoes or crocs in sport mode because the path to the waterfall crosses a stream. Unfortunately, there's no man made bridge over it on the way. I'd recommend wearing long pants even in the summer because there's a lot of bushes that may scratch your legs on the way. Seems like the paths through the woods are pretty narrow. Maybe I'll come another time when it's blueberry season. Amazing views, just don't fall off!

    Boyfriend and I wanted to come here for over a year now. Last year we went to a different spot of…read morethe Minnewaska, and the view did not disappoint. Since the parking lot isn't big (more or less 60 cars), you need to make a reservation to get in. And they are strict about this. We wanted to come in one time and they made us turn around. I am not sure if you need a reservation if you are visiting during the week, but you definitely need one for the weekend visit. Making a reservation is relatively easy. You go to the park's website (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com) and just find or enter the park, or google this park and the top link should get you there directly. The reservation is $10 per car (plus tax/ optional donation). You can choose either 9am-2pm or 2pm-evening slot. My boyfriend is not an early riser, so I booked us the 2pm slot. I don't know how fast the reservations sell out, but I booked our slot 6 days in advance just in case. When you get there, you need show your reservation to the employees. I think it is until a certain hour, because when we were back from our hike and leaving around 430-5pm the employees guarding the entrance were gone. There is a building where you can get a free map and brochures, a little gift shop (pins for pin collectors and stickers), bathrooms, water refill area, and a big room full of facts about the area and a table with a topographic 3D map of the hikes. There is over 15miles of trails to hike available. The map is interactional, you press a button with a hike you're interested in and the map lights up with the path. Pretty cool! My boyfriend isn't an experienced hiker or does not like to hike all day as I.... so we choose the 3miles loop. The path wasn't paved, but it was smooth enough for strollers to go on. We started from the direction of Sam's point and continued by the water and cell phone towers back. Once you come in you are walking up (not very steep) path in a forrest. about half a mile I think you see the rock formation where people go on to see the view. We found some rocks below that formation and took some photos there. We were all alone, so it wasn't embarrassing to set up a tripod and take as many photos and as funny ones as we wanted. About another .2miles you go up to the official "Sam's Point" overview. It was semi crowded, so we were grateful we found a non populated spot a little below. Same view. Continuing you walk through the path and on both sides you have not so tall (maybe 8-12 feet) trees and other greenery. Everything has a placket, which labels the type of tree/ plant that grows nearby. There is an area with dead trees, which combined with some dark clouds that passed up at the same time - looked pretty eerie! Like from a spooky movie. Then you pass a body of water. We saw mama and baby ducks swimming past us. Then you just walk through other various sights, like forrest with a some ferns, forrest without them, passing by what is left of Berry Picker Cabins, and the cell phone towers, until you reach the exit. I am definitely coming back! My boyfriend and I been here for 2 years in a row, so we are probably going to make this our new annual trip. The view of the mountains is truly incredible, especially for someone living in the middle of NYC haha. It is always a great joy to get out and see something this amazing that nature formed. Loved every minute of it!

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    Promised Land State Park

    Promised Land State Park

    4.0(37 reviews)
    19.1 mi

    Have been here a couple of time and have loved it. This is a great state park with tons to do. They…read morehave great camping, both tent and RV/trailer, Great Lakes to fish/kayak/boat on and awesome, well makes hiking trails. The campsites and restrooms are well maintained. All of my interactions with the park rangers have been fantastic. This is an easy drive off I-84 and the signage to get around is great. Definitely a place to hit if you are looking for a getaway.

    First off -they need better signage for the campground. We did not know we were supposed to go to…read morethe park office. It looks like an office for the Department of Resources to use and says nothing about the campground on the main road. HUGE, private sites but they are short. Anything over 30' wouldn't fit on most of the sites. Well kept campground with fire pit, grill and picnic table. Level and wooded. Can definitely tell it was built when longer RV's were just a dream! We didn't get any pictures here because it rained the entire time we were there. Enjoyed the quiet! We camped here September 20-23, 2021. Site #329. We never had any contact with any of the staff here. The park office was closed both times we tried to visit. We did have contact with the camp host for having our dogs off leash while we got them out of the Jeep and in to the camper. I thought this was a little extreme especially since we were the only camper at that end of the campground and it was for less than a minute. Extreme. Highly Recommend if you are tent camping or less than 30 feet long.

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