Pennsylvania's reported second-highest waterfall, reached by a boardwalk in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, currently closed for construction.
Dingmans Falls, in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, is described by the National Park Service as the state's second-highest waterfall. The usual route is the Dingmans Creek Trail, a boardwalk through hemlock and rhododendron that NPS lists at 0.4 mile one way; the first 0.3 mile is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, while the final 0.1 mile to the main falls involves steep wooden stairs not recommended for visitors with mobility concerns. The same walk passes Silver Thread Falls.
At review, the park's own alert page reported that the Dingmans Falls access road, visitor center, and trail have been closed since May 12, 2025, for a bridge replacement and trail rehabilitation project, with all pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic prohibited and no reopening date yet posted. Confirm current status on the park's alerts page before planning a visit. Delaware Water Gap charges no general park entrance fee, but NPS lists a $10 per vehicle per day amenity fee for the Dingmans Access area when it is open; check current alerts for fee collection status during the closure.
On 2026-10-11 the official NPS alert page reported the Dingmans Falls access road, visitor center, and trail closed since May 12, 2025 for a bridge replacement and trail rehabilitation project, with all pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic prohibited and no reopening date given. Check the official page for updates. Check the current notice ↗
Know before you go
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Dingmans Access area, near Dingmans Ferry, PA; closed at review - see alerts.
Check current NPS alerts; the access road, visitor center, and boardwalk trail are affected by an ongoing construction closure.
Dingmans Creek Trail boardwalk: 0.4 mile one-way to the falls; first 0.3 mile is accessible, final 0.1 mile has steep stairs.
No general park entrance fee; NPS lists a $10 per vehicle per day amenity fee for the Dingmans Access area when open.
First 0.3 mile of the boardwalk is wheelchair/stroller accessible; the final approach to the main falls has steep stairs.
2026-10-12. Conditions and requirements can change; confirm with the land manager before travelling.
Sources & further reading
- NPS Delaware Water Gap — Dingmans Creek Trail ↗
- NPS Delaware Water Gap — Alerts & Conditions ↗
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ↗
This is a researched visitor guide, not a claim that our editors have personally visited. Trail conditions, permits, and access can change.
