EAST STROUDSBURG CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
One Night on the Delaware: An Overnight Canoe & Kayak Escape from East Stroudsburg
A verified one-night canoe and kayak trip down the Delaware River in the Pocono Mountains—this guide summarizes logistics, safety rules, and what to pack so you arrive ready.
One Night on the Delaware: An Overnight Canoe & Kayak Escape from East Stroudsburg.
Paddling from East Stroudsburg, Chamberlain Canoes runs one-night canoe and kayak trips down the Delaware River through the scenic Pocono Mountains—primitive riverside campsites, strict safety rules, and a short, decisive rhythm between launch and takeout define the experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact overnight run on the Delaware
This is a concentrated overnight river trip: launch from the East Stroudsburg area, paddle a single-night section of the Delaware, and camp at designated primitive sites along the way.
Primitive, first-come campsites
Campsites are primitive and designated; they are first come, first serve, limited to one night per site, and campers must follow DWG Park Service rules and guidelines.
Clear safety and reservation rules
The operator requires all participants to be able to swim, children must be at least six to paddle, advanced reservations are required, and rentals must be off the river by prescribed evening times.
What the day feels like
What the one‑night trip feels like
The itinerary compresses river travel into a single, purposeful overnight: an early check-in and launch, several hours of paddling along the Delaware, a night at a primitive campsite where fires are restricted to steel rings or stoves, then a return the following day—expect a straightforward, no-frills wilderness rhythm.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one-night trip. Departure/check-in is required by either 8:15am or 9:15am depending on season; rentals must be off the river by 5pm or 6pm depending on time of year.
Bring water, swim gear, old sneakers or water shoes, suntan lotion, bug spray, camping gear, folding chairs, toilet paper and essentials, dry clothes to leave in your car, and coolers for food/drinks (no Styrofoam). Do not bring valuables or glass.
Overnight campsites are first come, first serve and limited to one night per site; additional or formal reservations must be made through the DWG Park Service at recreation.gov. Follow DWG Park Service rules and camp only in designated areas.
All participants must be able to swim; children must be at least six years old to use kayaks and canoes. Advanced reservations with the operator are required.
Call Chamberlain Canoes at 570-421-0180 to confirm your trip and any trip‑specific details prior to arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I confirm or book this one-night trip?
Call Chamberlain Canoes at 570-421-0180 to confirm and make reservations; advanced reservations are required.
What ages are allowed to paddle?
Children must be at least 6 years old to use kayaks and canoes.
Do participants need to know how to swim?
Yes. All participants must be able to swim.
Are campsites reserved in advance?
Overnight campsites on the trip are first come, first serve and limited to one night per site; additional reservations must be arranged through the DWG Park Service at recreation.gov.
What are the rules for campfires and water?
Camp fires are only permitted in steel rings or on your own camp stove, and campers should bring their own potable water.
Are there restrictions on what I can bring?
Do not bring glass or valuables; coolers are allowed but no Styrofoam. Keep overnight equipment in waterproof bags and lashed to the canoe.