Silver Canoe & Whitewater Rafting

Delaware River Trips

Kayaking the Delaware River

Experiencing the Delaware in a kayak is an awesome solo adventure! When you are this close to the water you can feel the strength of the Delaware’s rapids! Plan on getting wet!

Kayaking is recommended for experienced river runners!

Kayak the Delaware River

Kayak from Pond Eddy to Port Jervis Landing

Your trip will start at Silver Canoe & Whitewater Rafting Pond Eddy Base and will be on the river for approximately 9 miles or 4-5 hours based on how much you paddle and the water level of the river. You will go through several sets of rapids, go through the scenic Hawks Nest section of the river, and you will pass under 2 bridges. When you pass under the second bridge and go around the next curve, please begin to make your way to the left side of the river as the take-out is approximately ½ mile on your left. You will see our sign and staff waiting for you on the beach.

Feel free to stop and picnic along the side of the river, be respectful of private property and make sure to pack out any trash, we will have containers at the end of the trip for you to deposit it in.

Book Pond Eddy to Port Jervis kayaking trip online

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or Call 800-233-RAFT (7238)

Mongaup to Port Jervis

You will be transported upriver for your 3 mile, 1.5 – 2.5 hour trip through one of the most scenic sections of the Upper Delaware River. Your trip begins at the Mongaup access, where you will splash your way through the Mongaup rapids, paddle through the scenic Hawks Nest section of the river, shoot through the Millrift rapids and pass under the #2 Bridge, the Eddy Farm rapids and cliffs are just around the corner. After passing the cliffs please make your way to the left side of the river. Our staff will be waiting for you at the take-out.

Book Mongaup to Port Jervis kayaking trip online

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or Call 800-233-RAFT (7238)

Be Prepared for Your Trip

  • Download our waiver.
  • There are many spots to pull over for picnicking and relaxing on the shores of the Delaware! So be sure to pack a cooler full of food and beverage. We suggest that you also bring plenty of drinking water. No glass containers or heavy, metal coolers!
  • You can guarantee you are going to get wet! so bring an old pair of sneakers and a change of clothing.
  • Bring plenty of sunscreen or suntan lotion! Bringing along a hat is also a good idea!
  • Garbage bags are handy and will make it easier to discard any trash you may have at the end of your trip. Please do not litter! plus they make excellent rain ponchos, just in case.
  • Please be prepared to protect expensive cameras, video or audio equipment, jewelry or any other valuable items!

River Rules

  • Silver Canoe recommends that all customers wear their life jackets at all times. Please wear it whenever you are fishing, floating, swimming, boating! All children ages 12 and under MUST wear their life jackets at all times, it is the law!
  • Silver Canoe reserves the right to refuse to rent to anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
  • No carrying or discharging of fireworks or firearms.
  • No trespassing on private property.
  • Fishing permits are required.
  • No littering.
  • No destroying wildlife or defacing natural resources.

The Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is a national park which is managed and patrolled by the National Park Service. Park Rangers are present for your safety and to protect the Delaware River. For a safe and relaxing trip please abide by all rules and regulations!