Lower Glen Waterfall
Warren County, New Jersey
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Warren County, New Jersey
- Access status
- National recreation area trail; short walk to the lower falls
- The walk
- About 0.2 miles one way
- Ground & access
- Moderately easy creekside trail with rock steps. Rocks near the falls are slippery.
The lower falls of Van Campens Glen is a drop of about 12 feet on Van Campens Brook in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Hardwick Township. From I-80 exit 1, take River Road, which becomes Old Mine Road, about 9.6 miles north and turn right into the Lower Van Campens Glen parking area. The yellow-blazed trail starts at the end of the lot by the kiosk and follows the brook upstream, passing the lower falls at about 0.2 miles. Waterfall Hero reported a large fallen tree blocking part of the view. The trail continues to a larger upper falls at about 0.5 miles.
Plan your visit
Lower Van Campens Glen parking area on Old Mine Road, yellow-blazed Van Campens Glen Trail upstream to the lower falls
Waterfall Hero says the trail passes the lower falls at about 0.2 miles from the parking area. Return the same way.
Moderately easy creekside trail with rock steps. Rocks near the falls are slippery.
Where to start
Lower Van Campens Glen parking area on the right side of Old Mine Road, with restrooms. Published trailhead coordinates: 41.05823, -74.99789.
Timing & water
NPS says Old Mine Road near this trail may have delays and short closures for a bridge repair over Van Campen Brook. Swimming and wading are not permitted, and visitors must stay on the trail.
Before you go
The National Park Service does not charge an entrance fee for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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