Pack Shack Adventures, Inc.

88 Broad Street, P.O. Box 127
Delaware Water Gap, PA. 18327

A Complete Outdoor Adventure Center and Mountaineering Store in the Poconos
(570) 424 - 8533

Canoe Rentals    Raft and Duckie Rentals    Kayak Rentals    Tube Rentals    Prices
River Camping    Questions and Answers

Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. offers a variety of different watercraft for you to explore and enjoy the Scenic Delaware River. The Delaware River offers both calm and whitewater.  The calmer stretches offer relaxation for family and beginners to fish, swim, or camp on one of the many island or riverside campsites. For the more adventurous and experienced canoeist, the Delaware offers some decent class II whitewater. Rentals are offered on a daily basis, with single or multi day available. Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. also offers completely outfitted and guided river adventures, for more information please check out our Adventure Trips page.

Canoe Rentals

Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. offers both 15 and 17 foot, Coleman Ram-X® canoes in its rentals. 15 foot canoes will accommodate two adults and a small child, and 17 foot canoes will accommodate three adults or two adults and two small children. Canoes are a very maneuverable watercraft, making them ideal for river exploring. Canoe rentals include:  U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Paddles, Shuttle to and from the river, Safety Orientation, Trash Bag, and a River Map.

Raft and Duckie Rentals

Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. offers three, four, six, eight and ten person river rafts, by Riken®. All rafts have a minimum of four air chambers to ensure safety. The rafts are a little slower then canoes, but are next to impossible to flip, making them ideal for families and fishing trips. Rafts may be used in the rougher sections of the river. Duckies are are an inflatable kayak which will accommodate two adults. They have multiple air chambers to ensure safety.  Raft and duckie rentals include : U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Paddles, Shuttle to and from the river, Safety Orientation, Trash Bag, and a River Map.

Kayak Rentals

Kayaking is the hottest new way to cruse the Delaware! Our Kayaks are a user friendly, touring design to make your first experience a fun one. Designed by Great Canadian® Kayaks with a roomy, nonrestrictive opening for easy entry and exit, these boats track well on the flat water, but also give great maneuverability in the whitewater. We also offer kayaks by Perception® with compartments for camping gear in three lengths to meet your camping and touring needs. A line of sit-on-top kayaks by Heritage® are available for those who wish to have the kayak experience, but feel confined in a closed kayak. Kayaks are available in one or two person models. Kayak rentals include : U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Spray Skirt, Safety Helmet, Double Bladed Paddle, Shuttle to and from the river, Safety Orientation, Trash Bag, and a River Map. 

Tube Rentals

Tubing is a great way to cool off and have fun in the Summer heat. Tubes are specially constructed of a non-chaffing, poly material to keep your ride smooth and comfy. Each tube has two separate air chambers to insure safety, along with two safety handles. Cargo tubes are also available (a tube with a floor) to carry coolers, towels, lunches, etc. Tube Trips are 4 miles long, and go from Kittatiny Access to Portland. Tubing is suggested for swimmers only. Tube rentals include:  U.S. Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Shuttle to and from the river, Safety Orientation, Trash Bag, and a River Map.

Prices

Rates are per person, per day and are based on the following minimums:
                    2 adult fares per canoe, duckie, or tandem kayak
                    3 adult fares per raft for a 4 person raft
                    4 adult fares  per raft  for a 6 person raft
                    6 adult fares per raft for a  8  person rafts
                    8 adult fares  per raft  for a 10 person raft
                    1 adult fare per tube or solo kayak
Rates include life jackets, paddles and shuttle to and from river. 
Reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance and secured with a credit card or a $10 per person, per day deposit to receive discount. To make reservations please call 1-800-424-0955.

River Camping

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has approximately one hundred campsites available for extended river trips. These sites are only accessible by boat and are available on a first come, first serve basis. You must be on a bonified overnight river trip, covering a specific distance as set forth by the National Park Service. Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. will be happy to help you plan your trip to meet all the National Park Service requirements. For places to camp, please check out our River Map Section.

Questions and Answers

When are you open?

While Pack Shack Adventures, Inc. is open all year round, we are open for canoeing and other water sports 7 days a week, from mid April through the end of October (depending on weather conditions). Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. midweek, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.

Are reservations necessary?

Although not mandatory, a reservation is strongly suggested. Many weekends are sell out, and people who show up without a reservation are disappointed. You also save $2.00 per person with a reservation.

How do I make a reservation?

Call us at 1-800-424-0955 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., 7 days a week. A credit card number will hold your reservation or you may send a deposit of $10.00 per person, per day. Groups (10 or more) must give a $10.00 per person, per day deposit at time of reservation to get the group price. Without advance deposits, discounts will not apply.   Personal checks are accepted if received 10 days prior to your trip. Mastercharge, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted anytime.

What about cancellations?

You may cancel up to 48 hours prior to your trip without penalty. After that, no refunds. In case of rain (at our location) your deposit will be refunded or you can reschedule. Once on the river, however, there are no refunds due to weather.

What about rain?

Believe it or not, many people go out in the rain. The river is much quieter and wildlife is more plentiful. The fog hangs low in the river valley and the rain drops dance on the surface of the water giving the river a mystical mood. It's worth seeing at least once.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, since you are on the water a swimsuit is a good first layer. Always wear footwear. Bring a change of clothes, towel, sun protection, hat, lunch and drinks (bring or buy here). Cameras, binoculars, fishing equipment, and snorkeling gear is fun, but optional.

Are alcoholic beverages permitted?

Yes, but it is not encouraged! Alcohol is limited to three 12 oz cans of beer per person per day. If you appear intoxicated, you are subject to arrest and removal from the river by the National Park Rangers. We will not rent to you if you are intoxicated. NO glass is permitted on the river and ALL trash must be packed out to your pickup point.

Is there an age limit?

People of any age can enjoy a river adventure; however, children must be able to swim and over two years old to be properly fitted with a life jacket.

Do I need a guide or experience?

No. This is a user friendly section of river and everyone gets pre-trip instruction and orientation along with a river map. Guides are available to enhance your trip, but are not necessary. Guides must be set  up well in advance.

Is fishing allowed?

Yes, but if you are 16 years or older, you must have either a PA or NJ fishing license. The Delaware River contains trout, sunfish, perch, rock bass, eel, shad, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, muskelunge and catfish.

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