Tocks Island River Gauge (2024)

FAQs

How deep is the Delaware River? ›

Along the shorelines, river depth may be between 4-6 feet, but drop off steeply to an average of 30-40 feet away from the shore.

River current is approximately 2 miles per hour. These are moderate water levels with waves between 4 to 5 feet and swift river currents of 2.5 miles per hour or more.

Average height, you can expect to float at an average speed of 2-3 miles per hour in between rapids.

Delaware River at Belvidere NJ - USGS Water Data for the Nation.

Lisa Glover of Honesdale, PA converted her curiosity over Narrowsburg's bathymetric claim to fame into creativity after discovering that the “Mighty D” runs 113 feet deep at River Mile 290 in this tiny Town of Tusten hamlet which derived its name from its other distinction of being the main stem's narrowest part, ...

The deepest river is the Hudson River. At some points, it is 200 feet deep.

The Delaware River is navigable 30 miles upriver from Penn's Landing in Philadelphia to Trenton, the capital of New Jersey.

The Delaware River has a long history of flooding. The river's floodplain, as well as those of its tributaries, has been subject to both local and widespread damage.

Water temperatures can drop from the 50s to the 30s by December. No matter what time of year you are visiting the Upper Delaware Region, it's essential to plan ahead and be prepared for a variety of conditions that can change rapidly.

Depending on the water level, this section of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers Class 1 & 2 rapids. You will hit multiple sets of rapids in this section including Staircase rapids, Mongaup rapids and inlet, Butlers Rift rapids and Mill Rift rapids.

Is it safe to kayak on the Delaware River? ›

For boaters the Delaware River is an easy river, but do not be misled by its calm appearance. Some people who did not follow the proper safety precautions have drowned. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.

Strong currents, sharp drop-offs, and constantly changing river conditions make many areas unsafe for swimming. Wearing a properly fitting life jacket is strongly recommended when swimming. Never swim alone.

The Delaware River's average depth is only four to five feet, although holes of 12 to 18 feet are not unusual. A diver with a local search and rescue team said no light penetrates the bottom at all.

The Pequest, Native American for "open land," drains an area of 162.62 square miles (421.2 km²) across Sussex and Warren counties, consisting of ten municipalities.

Backwater from the Delaware River cause problems in the town of Belvidere along the Pequest River. River Road is flooded in Lopatcong Township. Hutchinson River Road in Harmony Township takes on water. Low lying areas downstream in Hutchinson and Brainards begin to flood.

The river can be deceptive and dangerous. On average, there are 2 drowning incidents each year at the Upper Delaware River. Do not overestimate your swimming abilities. Experienced and strong swimmers have drowned in the river in the past.

A: The river averages at 2-4 feet deep for most of the trip. However, some spots can exceed 10-12 feet deep, especially if the water levels are higher than average, but this is rare in this section of the Delaware River.

THE RIVER LEVEL GENERALLY VARIES ON AVERAGE BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR FEET DEEP, IT IS A NATURAL BODY OF WATER WITH SOME AREAS THAT ARE DEEPER THAN OTHERS.

Tube Rentals

Enjoy Pennsylvania's best float trip — tubing down the Delaware river! It's the best way to cool off. Enjoy the scenic river and relax while you peacefully drift down stream. Six different variations of tubes are available for this Delaware River tubing adventure.