Bushkill river access is closed because of flooding

BUSHKILL — In anticipation of rising river levels, the National Park Service is closing the Bushkill river access in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area this evening, Dec. 21.
The river is predicted to rise overnight into Saturday morning, flooding the lower access road at that site. Additionally, the entire Delaware River corridor and all access points will be closed if the river reaches the 15-foot mark.
The current prediction as of 7 a.m. on Friday is for a crest of 14.9 feet around 8 a.m. on Saturday. High water levels, a swift current, increased debris, and cold water combined make river conditions dangerous at this time.
Winter anglers are reminded use caution and that life jackets are mandatory for all river users during cold water season from November through April and when river levels reach 8 feet at thee Montague gauge.
You can monitor river levels by clicking here.