Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in April
April at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 38°F. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 38°F
- Average high
- 61°F
Range across the year: 17°F to 84°F
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: about 272,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score April rates 63/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 49°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 38% of annual visitors, choosing April instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 13.1 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,986,709 recreation visits, down 2.3% from 4,079,763 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 18.1%, so a April visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 48°F / 28°F | 0.6× Quiet | 56 Fair |
| April | 61°F / 38°F | 0.8× Quiet | 63 Good |
| May | 70°F / 48°F | 1.1× Average | 67 Good |
All twelve months at Delaware Water Gap, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in April 2027
The National Park Service lists these Delaware Water Gap facilities as closed during April 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Dingmans Campground (campground): closed until April 15, 2027
- Rivers Bend Group Campground (campground): closed until April 21, 2027
- Valley View Group Campground (campground): closed until April 24, 2027
Things to do at Delaware Water Gap in April
The National Park Service tags 4 Delaware Water Gap activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail
- Tour Old Mine Road · 1-3 hours
- Hike the Cliff Trail · 1-4 hours
- Millbrook Village · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 61°F and an overnight low around 38°F at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 63/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 272,000 recreation visits at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.