EAST STROUDSBURG HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Four Nights on the Delaware: Canoes, Kayaks and Primitive Camps in the Poconos
A four-night overnight canoe and kayak trip run by Chamberlain Canoes down the Delaware River in the Pocono Mountains—this guide distills what to expect, what to pack, and the site rules you must follow.
Four Nights on the Delaware: Canoes, Kayaks and Primitive Camps in the Poconos.
Embark on an unforgettable four-night float down the Delaware River through the scenic Pocono Mountains, paddling canoes and kayaks, camping at designated primitive sites and sleeping under open skies while sharing the river with fellow adventurers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four nights of canoe and kayak travel on the Delaware
This trip is a multi-night paddle down the Delaware River through the Pocono region, built around daily stretches of canoeing and kayaking and evenings spent at river campsites.
Primitive campsites and controlled campfires
Overnight sites are primitive and designated; campers should expect only a flat spot to set up and must use steel fire rings or their own camp stoves for fires, bringing potable water and leaving the site as they found it.
Family-friendly accessibility with firm safety rules
Children six and older may paddle in canoes and kayaks, but all participants must be able to swim; advanced reservations are required and specific river and rental time rules apply.
What the day feels like
What the four-night float feels like
Over the course of four nights you progress downriver by canoe or kayak, breaking each day for camps set in designated areas along the Delaware. Days are focused on paddling, gear management and basic river travel; evenings are reserved for setting camp on primitive sites and communal routines around stoves or steel fire rings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring water, old sneakers or water shoes, swim gear, suntan lotion, bug spray, camping gear, folding chairs, toilet paper and essentials; do not bring glass or valuables. Use coolers for food and drinks but not Styrofoam.
Store overnight equipment in waterproof bags that can be lashed to the canoe and pack dry clothes to leave in your car for after the trip.
Campsites are primitive; bring your own potable water and a camp stove or use steel fire rings for fires. Chamberlain will dispose of your trash at the end of the trip—leave campsites with what you brought.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip runs four nights.
What ages can participate?
Children must be at least 6 years old to use kayaks and canoes.
Do participants need swimming ability?
Yes—All participants must be able to swim.
Are reservations required?
Advanced reservations are required; call the operator to confirm your trip.
Who handles campsite reservations beyond the operator?
Additional campsite reservations must be made through the Delaware Water Gap (DWG) Park Service via recreation.gov.
What are the rules for fires and trash?
Campfires can only be built in steel rings or on your own camp stove; campers should leave campsites with what they brought and the operator will dispose of your trash at the end of the trip.