Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Air Quality Today
Current AQI at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is 24, rated Good. PM2.5 concentration 4.4 micrograms per cubic meter. 1 active fire within 75 miles.
National Recreation Area / NJ
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Check conditions before you go
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 23 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: Gorge Road fire 23 mi away
Wind from the W at 10 mph, 61°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke away from you
PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³ from the nearest monitor
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Clear air nearby
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
Last 30 days
About average for the last month (23)Official park alerts
Park Closure
Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Dingmans Falls site is closed for a bridge replacement project and trail rehabilitation. All traffic, including pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle traffic, is prohibited on the road and trail during construction.
Official noticePark Closure
Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Old Mine Road between Jager Road and Route 206 will close to all traffic beginning on April 6, 2026. Contractors will work to rehabilitate a 3.5-mile stretch of road. The construction area will be closed to all traffic for the safety of par...
Official noticeFire activity nearby
1 named incident within 75 miles
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by National Park Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.