Alosa Campsites in PA -- Campground & RV Camping

Alosa Campsites offers boat-in-only camping on a hardwood bench above the Delaware River within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Accessible only by river craft, the site features six numbered campsites spread across three steep boat take-out landings where craft must be hauled up a 10-foot bank. Sites include fire rings with grates and tent space, served by two portable toilets. There is no drinking water or vehicle access. Anglers fish for American shad.

Getting there: Directions From The RiverThe Alosa Campsites are located on the right hand (west) shore of the Delaware River approximately 2.5 miles downstream of Bushkill Access, 1.2 Miles downstream of the Rivers Bend Group Campground (left/east shore of river), and 2,000 feet downstream of Turtle Island, formerly called "Sambo Island". The island is a small (300 x 700 ft.), closer to the right/west side of the river. For the safest route, stay to the left/east side of Turtle (Sambo) Island and in the main channel of the river. Once you reach the downstream side of the island, move to the right/west shoreline of the river and watch for the large Alosa Campsite sign (see photos for sign). The sign is approximately 1,000 ft. from the downstream end of Turtle Island, about 8 feet in from the river's edge. The large Alosa Campsite sign is also at the location of the 1st boat take-out, this take-out serves campsites R1 & R2. Approximately 175 ft. downstream of the first take-out is the 2nd take-out, which serves campsites R3 & R4, than approximately 240 ft. downstream is the 3rd and final take-out which serves campsites R5 & R6.

• Moderately separated here.
• Delaware River runs 0.1 mi off.
• Mostly tent-only sites, with 6 boat-in sites and 6 on the water.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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