Alosa Campsites

Overview

The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(570) 426-2452

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Alosa Campsites, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Appalachian TrailHike · 154.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - New Jersey & New York. OpenStreetMap

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 154.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - New Jersey & New York. OpenStreetMap

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• Van Campens Glen TrailHike · 2.2 mi long · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Donkey's Hollow TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 1.0 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Buttermilk Falls TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 5.4 mi from camp

  This trail begins with a climb to the top of Buttermilk Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in New Jersey. OpenStreetMap

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• Tumbling Waters TrailHike · 2.8 mi long · 6.0 mi from camp

  This trail has it all – an overlook of the Delaware River Valley, Tumbling Waters waterfall, remnants of farms, hemlock forest, mixed forest, a pine plantation, and two ponds. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• Biking on the McDade Recreational TrailBike ride · 7.0 mi from camp

  Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail. National Park Service

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• Biking on the McDade Recreational TrailBike ride · 7.0 mi from camp

  Biking on the McDade Recreational Trail. National Park Service

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• Canal ConnectorBike ride · 0.4 mi long · 16.3 mi from campShow on map
• Trestle TrailBike ride · 0.7 mi long · 16.6 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Rivers and rafting

• Primitive Camping at Buckhorn Natural AreaPaddling and rafting · 1-3 Days · 25.2 mi from camp

  Camp right on the Delaware River at Buckhorn Natural Area. National Park Service

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• Primitive Camping at Buckhorn Natural AreaPaddling and rafting · 1-3 Days · 25.2 mi from camp

  Camp right on the Delaware River at Buckhorn Natural Area. National Park Service

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• Float from Mongaup to SparrowbushPaddling and rafting · 1-2 Hours · 26.2 mi from camp

  Float this short stretch of river from Mongaup River Access to the New York DEC river access at Sparrowbush, NY. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Bushkill FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi from camp

  A fee is required to see this waterfall. OpenStreetMap

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• Lower Gorge FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi from camp

  A fee is required to see this waterfall. OpenStreetMap

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• Large Pile of RocksViewpoint · 5.9 mi from camp

  large rockpile, foundation of a bygone fire tower. OpenStreetMap

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• Delaware Valley LookoutViewpoint · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Rattlesnake MountainPeak · 1,490 ft · 6.8 mi from camp

  Rattlesnake Mountain is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on the McDade TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 7.0 mi from camp

  Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the McDade Recreational Trail. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.