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Shawnee on Delaware
Base here 2 nights for the Delaware river and Shawnee Mountain in one stop; 1 night if you only need a bed off I-80.
Shawnee on Delaware is a small unincorporated community on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap, built around the Shawnee Inn and Shawnee Mountain ski area. It works as a low-key base for river rafting, hiking and winter skiing, and it is a short drive from Bushkill Falls and the outlet malls at Tannersville. You need a car: there is no public transport in the valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct for river and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov (between seasons, many activities closed); peak summer weekends for crowds
- Airports
- ABE · EWR · PHL
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Shawnee on Delaware911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Pennsylvania State Police (non-emergency)717-783-5555
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow-crime rural area; the real risks are driving Route 209 in winter, fast water on the Delaware and unmarked trail junctions in the Gap.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 717-783-5555 Pennsylvania State Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckABE Lehigh Valley International (About 1 h by car via I-78 and PA-33; check current service).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: there is no public transport in the valley.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeUS$3–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per personTipping 18–22% expected.US$25–45
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfastUS$10–16
- Budget bedVacation rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$250
- Mid-range bedRoute 209 motel double, a night, per roomUS$140
- High-end bedRoute 209 motel double, a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ABE Lehigh Valley International (About 1 h by car via I-78 and PA-33; check current service) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 30 min by car via I-80; the usual gateway for international arrivals) · PHL Philadelphia International (About 2 h by car via I-476; check traffic on summer weekends)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jan–Mar, May–Oct. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shawnee on Delaware: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: there is no public transport in the valley. Taxi and van services run 24 h (numbers change, so ask at your lodging). Distances are short — the inn to the ski area is about 10 min by car — but the roads are two-lane and slow in winter.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car north on PA-209, about 20 min
Paid entry, boardwalk trails and waterfalls; go at opening to beat summer crowds.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car south on PA-611 or River Road, about 20 min
Trailheads for Mount Tammany and the Appalachian Trail; parking fills by mid-morning on weekends.
Tannersville outlets
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car west on I-80 to exit 299, about 30 min
Rainy-day option; sales tax applies to most goods.
East Stroudsburg
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car south on PA-209 and US-209 Business, about 25 min
The nearest town with a full supermarket and restaurant strip.
Hawley
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car north on PA-507 and US-6, about 1 h
Doable as a half-day, but the drive is long for what is there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Shawnee Inn and River Road
The resort itself, on the Delaware; walkable to the river and the golf course. Best if you want one address for everything.
Route 209 corridor
Motels and lodges strung along the highway; cheaper, but you drive to every activity.
Shawnee Mountain base
Closest beds to the ski lifts; book early for January–February weekends.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$150–250 excl. bed
- High
- US$300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Shawnee Inn room1 × 2 nights × US$240 | US$480 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$170 | US$680 |
| Car rental, one day1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| Ski lift ticket, one day2 × US$80 | US$160 |
| River rafting trip, per person2 × US$60 | US$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$150 |
| Trip total≈ US$413 per person per day, bed included | US$1,650 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | US$3–5 |
| Diner breakfast | US$10–16 |
| Casual lunch | US$14–22 |
| Sit-down dinner, per personTipping 18–22% expected. | US$25–45 |
| Gasoline, per gallon | US$3.20–3.80 |
| Ski lift ticket, one dayCheaper midweek. | US$60–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport: without a car you are dependent on taxis and rideshare, which can be thin late at night.
- Winter storms close or ice Route 209 and the ski access road: check conditions before driving.
- River activities run on seasonal schedules and can be cancelled by high water: confirm the day before.
- Cell coverage is patchy in the valley and along the Gap trails.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Pennsylvania State Police (non-emergency)
- 717-783-5555
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Pennsylvania State Police (non-emergency)717-783-5555
Embassy
No consulates in the Poconos; nearest consulates-general are in Philadelphia and New York.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi, Shawnee to East Stroudsburg: about US$35–50
- Car rental, one day: from about US$60 plus fuel
- Bushkill Falls entry: paid, seasonal; rates change by season
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is the river open today? — Is the river open today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shawnee on Delaware. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct for river and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov (between seasons, many activities closed); peak summer weekends for crowds · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ABE and EWR: last sensible departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: the inn and River Road, the ski base.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Bushkill Falls, Delaware Water Gap trailheads, Shawnee Mountain) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and high-water fixtures so gates A–D can go green.